Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2025-5-30
Introduction
Website: https://bharatiyagujaratisamaj.cz
Bharatiya Gujarati Samaj z.s. ("we", "our", or "the Samaj") is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Czech and EU laws.
Privacy & Safety
1. What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
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Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number (if submitted via forms)
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Membership Details: When you register or participate in events
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Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited (via cookies or analytics)
2. How We Use Your Data
We use your information to:
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Respond to your inquiries or messages
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Manage event registrations and membership communication
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Send newsletters or updates (if you opt in)
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Improve our website and services
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We only process your data when we have a legal basis to do so, such as:
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Your consent (e.g. contact forms, newsletter sign-up)
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Legitimate interests (e.g. improving our website or event management)
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Legal obligations, where applicable
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your data. We may share data with trusted service providers (e.g. web hosting, email tools) only as necessary and under strict data protection agreements.
5. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, or loss.
6. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Correct or update your data
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Request deletion ("Right to be forgotten")
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Object to processing or withdraw consent
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Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@bharatiyagujaratisamaj.cz
7. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You will be informed via a cookie banner and may manage your preferences.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised date.
Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact:


