Privacy Policy
Introduction
PHOTO MAIL is published by Ekalokam Trust for Photography (“PHOTO MAIL,” “Us,” “We,” “Our”). As the data controller of your personal information, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998 (the “Act”).
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information. By using our website and services, you consent to the practices described in this Policy. We encourage you to read and understand this Policy to make informed decisions about your personal data.
1. Consent and Changes to the Policy
By accessing our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of your information as outlined in this Policy. If we make any changes to this Policy, we will post the updates on our website. Your continued use of the website or services after such updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy. We recommend bookmarking this page and reviewing it regularly.
2. Information Collection
We collect and process your personal information in accordance with the Act. If you wish to know what information we hold about you, please write to us at PHOTO MAIL, Ekalokam Trust for Photography, Munderi Police Housing Colony, Wayanad, Kerala – 673121.
2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as when you:
- Register on our website or for our services, providing your name, email address, and contact details.
- Subscribe to newsletters or magazines, providing contact information like your email, phone number, and physical address.
- Communicate with us through email, customer support interactions, or surveys.
You can choose not to provide certain information, but this may limit your access to certain services or website features.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
As you use our website, we may collect information passively through cookies, pixels, beacons, log files, and other technologies. This information helps us improve our services and deliver more relevant content and advertisements. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
2.3 Information from Third Parties
We may combine information collected from third parties (including our group entities) with the information you provide. This may include verifying your mailing address for sending products or services and enhancing the content and advertising we provide.
3. Use of Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- Administering your account and providing access to our website and services.
- Responding to your inquiries and fulfilling your requests for products or services.
- Sending communications and administrative emails about our website and services.
- Personalizing and improving the features and performance of our website and services.
- Conducting research and analysis on user data and interactions.
- Other business-related purposes.
4. Marketing
With your consent, we may send you marketing materials about our products or services, or those of our group entities. We may also share your information with selected third parties for marketing purposes. You have the right to opt out of receiving these communications at any time.
5. Accessing Your Information
Under the Act, you have the right to request a copy of the information we hold about you. A fee of £10 and proof of identity are required for such requests. Please write to the Data Protection Officer, PHOTO MAIL, Ekalokam Trust for Photography, Munderi Police Housing Colony, Wayanad, Kerala – 673121.
If any information we hold about you is incorrect, please contact us via our website. For subscription-related updates, you can reach our customer services team at +91 87541 98512.
6. Information Disclosure
6.1 Legal Obligations
We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our customers, group entities, or others. This includes exchanging information with other companies and organizations for fraud protection and credit risk reduction.
6.2 Business Transitions
In the event of a business transition, such as a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred as part of the assets. You acknowledge and consent to such transfers.
7. Updating Your Information
You can update your information or opt out of marketing communications by contacting us. Note that even if you delete your information, we may retain it in accordance with our data retention policy. We are not responsible for updating or removing information in third-party lists or databases.
8. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Policy does not apply to third-party websites or services you may access through links on our website. We do not monitor or endorse the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies and contact them with any questions.
9. Information Storage
Your information may be transferred, stored, and processed outside the European Economic Area (EEA). By submitting your information, you agree to these transfers. We will take reasonable steps to ensure your information is treated securely and in accordance with this Policy and the Act.
10. Security
We follow appropriate security procedures to protect your information from unauthorized access. However, the transmission of information via the Internet is not completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of information transmitted to us online. Any transmission is at your own risk.
11. Social Media
We do not control how your personal information is collected, stored, or used by social media platforms. Please review the privacy policies and settings of any social media sites you use to understand their information sharing practices.
Cookies and Google Analytics
We use cookies to maintain your connection to our website and enhance your browsing experience. Cookies do not store personally identifiable information. You can refuse cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect website functionality.
Our website uses Google Analytics to analyze site usage. Google may store this information on servers in the United States. By using our website, you consent to the data processing by Google as described above.
Contact Us
For any questions or concerns regarding this Policy, please contact PHOTO MAIL, Ekalokam Trust for Photography, Munderi Police Housing Colony, Wayanad, Kerala – 673121, or call/whats app +91 87541 98512.
Policy Effective from June 2016. Updated 1st June 2024.
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சமகால புகைப்படமும் கவிதையும் சிறப்பு நெடுவரிசை. கவிதைகள் முத்துராசா குமார். புகைப்படம்அபுல் கலாம் ஆசாத்,