Privacy Policy

Effective Date :

Oct 1, 2025

At the 1990 A/L Tamil Schools Alumni Community, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our website and participate in our community.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you register, contact us, or RSVP for events

  • Alumni Information: School attended, graduation year, and current location to verify membership eligibility

  • Event Registration: Dietary preferences, accessibility needs, and guest information when you register for events

  • Photos and Memories: Content you share in our community galleries or event posts

  • Website Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, collected through cookies and similar technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Verify membership eligibility for our alumni community

  • Communicate about upcoming events, reunions, and community news

  • Process event registrations and send confirmation details

  • Improve our website and enhance your user experience

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide support

  • Share community updates and alumni stories

  • Maintain a directory of alumni (with your consent)

3. Information Sharing

We respect your privacy and do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:

  • Within Our Community: With your consent, your basic information (name, school, location) may be included in our alumni directory for networking purposes

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our website, process payments, or send emails (e.g., event management platforms, email services)

  • Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights and safety

  • Event Venues: Basic attendance information shared with venues for event planning purposes

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we have about you

  • Update: Correct or update your information at any time

  • Delete: Request deletion of your personal information from our records

  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from community emails by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us

  • Control Visibility: Choose whether your information appears in the alumni directory

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings

  • Understand how you use our website

  • Improve website functionality and user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

7. Photos and Shared Content

  • Photos taken at community events may be shared on our website and social media

  • If you prefer not to be photographed or have photos removed, please contact us

  • When you share memories or photos, you grant us permission to use them for community purposes

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for adults and alumni members. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years of age.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites (social media, event venues, partner organizations). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

10. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as you are an active member of our community or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your information at any time.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify members of significant changes via email.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Email: ts1990cu@gmail.com

Last Updated: October 1, 2025