Privacy Policy

Telugu Journalist's Forum

1. Introduction

Telugu Journalist's Forum ("we", "us", "our", or "the Forum") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of our members, visitors and users of this website.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect information when you visit our website, register for membership, submit an application, make a membership payment, or contact us through the website.

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

When you use our website or apply for membership, we may collect the following information:

• Full name
• Mobile / telephone number
• Email address
• Residential or professional address
• Journalism / professional information
• Membership application details
• Documents or photographs submitted as part of membership registration
• Membership ID or registration information
• Payment and transaction information
• Information you voluntarily provide through contact forms

3. Membership Information

If you apply for membership through our website, the information you submit may be used to:

• Process your membership application
• Verify the information provided by you
• Create and maintain your membership record
• Communicate with you regarding your membership
• Issue membership-related documents, receipts or identification
• Contact you regarding membership renewal or important Forum updates

4. Membership Payments

5. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected through the website for legitimate organizational and administrative purposes, including:

• Processing membership applications
• Processing membership payments
• Generating payment receipts
• Maintaining membership records
• Communicating with members
• Responding to enquiries
• Providing membership-related services
• Managing website functionality
• Preventing fraudulent or unauthorized transactions
• Maintaining website security
• Complying with applicable legal and regulatory requirements

6. Payment Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information submitted through our website. Payments may be processed through secure third-party payment providers.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Therefore, while we take reasonable precautions, we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted online.

7. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

Information may be shared when reasonably necessary with:

• Payment gateway and payment processing providers
• Website hosting and technical service providers
• IT and security service providers
• Professional service providers where necessary
• Government authorities or law enforcement when legally required

Any third-party service provider receiving information may process it according to its own applicable terms and privacy policies.

8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, security and user experience.

Cookies may be used to remember preferences, maintain sessions, understand website usage and improve website performance.

You may be able to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some website functions may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

9. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, payment gateways, social media platforms or other services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of third-party websites. We encourage users to read the privacy policies of those third-party services before providing personal information.

10. Data Retention

We may retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide membership services, maintain membership and financial records, resolve disputes, prevent fraud, and comply with applicable legal, accounting and regulatory requirements.

11. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may contact us regarding your personal information and request:

• Access to personal information held by us
• Correction of inaccurate information
• Updating of certain personal information
• Information regarding the processing of your data
• Deletion of information where legally permissible

Some information may need to be retained where required for legal, accounting, security or legitimate organizational purposes.

12. Children's Privacy

Our website and membership services are not intended for children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children for membership purposes.

13. Data Protection and Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.

Access to membership and payment-related information may be limited to authorized persons who require the information for legitimate organizational purposes.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, website functionality, legal requirements or organizational practices.

Any updated Privacy Policy will be published on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

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