PRIVACY POLICY

  1. 1.Introduction:
    1. 1.1.This Privacy Policy document constitutes an agreement between Trinamool Congress (Kerala Pradesh Trinamool Congress) and its licensors, subsidiaries, associates, affiliates and partners (“Kerala Pradesh Trinamool Congress", "us", "we" and "our") and you ("Member”, “user", "you" and "your"). Your privacy is important to us and this Privacy Policy shall govern your access to and usage of this online platform “http://aitcofficial.org/joinkeralatmc/” (Website) and your usage of the Website.
    2. 1.2.The Website shall be operated by Kerala Pradesh Trinamool Congress. The ownership and liability of the content on this Website lies with Kerala Pradesh Trinamool Congress.
    3. 1.3.By visiting the Website, you are accepting and consenting to the policy used as described in this Privacy Policy.
    4. 1.4.Please read this Privacy Policy to learn about our Information (as defined in Clause 4.1 below) gathering and dissemination practices.
  2. 2.Consent:
    1. 2.1.This Privacy Policy is being framed in view of the Information Technology Act, 2000, read with Regulation 4 of the Information Technology (Reasonable security practices and procedures and sensitive personal data or information) Rules, 2011 and Regulation 3(1) of the Information Technology (Intermediaries Guidelines) Rules, 2011.
    2. 2.2.This Privacy Policy is incorporated into and subject to the Terms and Conditions applicable to you. Capitalized terms that are used and not defined in this privacy policy have the meaning given to them in the Terms and Conditions.
    3. 2.3.By using the Website, it is understood that you have read, understood and agreed to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy and you agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. You hereby consent to our collection, use, of your Information as described in this Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to change, modify, add or delete clauses from this Privacy Policy, at our absolute discretion, at any time, without any notice whatsoever. In case you wish to be aware of any changes, it is suggested that you review this Privacy Policy periodically. If at any point in time you do not agree with the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy, refrain from using or accessing the Website.
    4. 2.4..If you use the Website on behalf of someone else, including but not limited to, using on behalf of your minor child/employer, you represent and warrant that you are authorized by such person to accept this Privacy Policy on such their behalf, and to consent on behalf of such person to our use of such person’s Information as described in this Privacy Policy.
  3. 3.Access to your personal information:
    1. 3.1.. You will have the ability to review and update your personal information to ensure its accuracy and completeness. If you have created a user profile, we will provide a clear mechanism on the Website for you to access and modify your profile details. You may withdraw your consent for the collection and storage of your personal information at any time. However, upon withdrawal of consent, your access to the Website may be restricted or terminated, as certain functionalities rely on the processing of your personal data.
    2. 3.2.Your right to access, update, rectify, or delete your personal information is subject to applicable laws and may be restricted under certain circumstances, including but not limited to: (i) where such requests are manifestly unfounded, excessive, or repetitive; (ii) where compliance would infringe upon the rights, freedoms, or safety of another individual or entity; or (iii) where the requested information pertains to ongoing or anticipated legal proceedings between you and us, or where disclosure would adversely affect negotiations, legal claims, or the investigation of potential unlawful activity.
  4. 4.Collection of Information:
    1. 4.1.“Information”, for the purposes of this Privacy Policy, shall mean and include, but not be limited to, the following personal information that you provide during registration with the Website:

      Full Name

      Contact number

      WhatsApp Number

      Father/ Husband’s name

      E-mail id

      Profession/ Occupation

      District

      Panchayat

      Ward

      Voter ID

      Social Category

      Personal Photograph

      Education Details

      Assembly Constituency

      Postal Address

      PIN Code

      Gender

      Date of Birth

      Manner of contribution to party

      Other requisite declarations

      Other data that could directly or indirectly identify you; and

      and other information that you voluntarily choose to provide (like any information shared by you with us through emails or letters).

    2. 4.2.The Information collected from you by us may be considered as ‘personal information or ‘sensitive personal data or information under the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Information) Rules, 2011. During your usage of the Website, personal information which is provided by you is collected and stored by us, mainly, to ensure that you enjoy a safe, effective and customized experience. Collection and storage of your Information also enable us to provide various customized features which meet your particular needs.
    3. 4.3.As a user, you always have the option to not provide information by choosing not to use a specific feature on the Website. Where applicable, we also indicate compulsory and optional fields. Based on your continual behaviour on the Website, we may automatically track certain information about you to do internal research on users’ demographics and particular interests, to serve you in a better manner.
    4. 4.4.To monitor and analyze the usage flow, customize promotional features and promote safety, we use data collection files such as “cookies” and pixel tags and clear gifs on certain pages of the Website. “Cookies” are small files that are stored on a user's Device (Device shall mean and include, but not be limited to either a computer or a mobile phone or any other device using which the Website is accessed). They are designed to hold a marginal amount of data specific to a particular user and website and can be accessed either by the web server or the user device. This allows the server to deliver a page customized to a particular user. Personal Information of the user is not stored by the said cookie.
    5. 4.5.In case your browser permits, you may decline our cookies, however, if you decline our cookies, you may be unable to use certain features on the Website and you may be required to re-enter your password frequently. You may opt to leave them turned on.
    6. 4.6.Cookies may be placed on the Website by third parties as well, the use of which we do not control.
    7. 4.7.This Privacy Policy applies to both the Website and Kerala Pradesh Trinamool Congress. However, Kerala Pradesh Trinamool Congress does not have control over, nor does it assume any liability for, third-party websites that may appear as search results or be linked to from within the Website. Kerala Pradesh Trinamool Congress shall not be responsible for any actions, content, or data practices of such third-party sites. Furthermore, this Privacy Policy does not govern any operating system used by a user to access the Website. Kerala Pradesh Trinamool Congress disclaims any responsibility or liability for the collection, storage, or use of information by such operating systems.
    8. 4.8.Kerala Pradesh Trinamool Congress makes no representations or warranties regarding the privacy practices, policies, or terms of use of any third-party websites linked to or referenced within the Website. Kerala Pradesh Trinamool Congress does not warrant the accuracy, reliability, quality, or completeness of any information, software, sound, graphics, videos, messages, or other materials made available on such third-party websites. The inclusion of any third-party link on the Website shall not be construed as an endorsement by Kerala Pradesh Trinamool Congress of the website, its operator, or any content contained therein. Accessing any third-party website through links provided on the Website is done entirely at your own risk. Users are strongly advised to review the privacy policy and terms of use of any third-party website before engaging with its services or content.
  5. 5.Using of Information:
    1. 5.1.We may use your personal information for carrying out the following functions:

      • for communication through Email, SMS, Calls, IVR, WhatsApp and social media platforms.

      • to display your information (name, photo, state and district) on the Website and other Kerala Pradesh Trinamool Congress’s social media properties.

    2. 5.2.This is also to inform you that your information will never be shared with any third party.
    3. 5.3.Other than as specifically stated in this Privacy Policy, Kerala Pradesh Trinamool Congress will only disclose your information if it is required to do so by law or similar requirements or when Kerala Pradesh Trinamool Congress, in its exclusive discretion, finds it necessary to do so, to ensure that its rights or rights of others are protected, to prevent harm to persons or property, to counter fraud and credit-related risks, or to enforce the Terms and Conditions.
  6. 6.Securing of your data:
    1. 6.1.Kerala Pradesh Trinamool Congress has in place, standard security policies and technical measures to store in secured servers protect the information that it possesses by your use of the Website, from unauthorized access, improper collection, use or disclosure, unlawful modification and illegal destruction or inadvertent loss. However, for any loss or theft of Information, due to unauthorized access to the user’s devices through which the user accesses the Website, Kerala Pradesh Trinamool Congress shall not be held liable for any loss whatsoever incurred by the user.
    2. 6.2.Kerala Pradesh Trinamool Congress has reasonable security practices in terms with Rule 8 of the Information Technology (Reasonable security practices and procedures and sensitive personal data or information) Rules, 2011 and has a comprehensive documented Information Security Programme consisting of operational and physical security control measures to safeguard the information being collected.
  7. 7.Confidentiality
    1. 7.1.Kerala Pradesh Trinamool Congress shall not be liable for the confidentiality, security, or unauthorized distribution of any personal information beyond the scope of its obligations under this Privacy Policy and any applicable agreement. Furthermore, Kerala Pradesh Trinamool Congress shall not be responsible for any security breaches, unauthorized access, or misuse of information resulting from actions of third parties or events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to: acts of government authorities, unauthorized access to user devices or storage systems, system crashes, security breaches or encryption failures, interruptions in internet or telecommunication services, or any other force majeure events.
  8. 8.Closure of Account:
    1. 8.1. If you choose to cancel your registration, your personal information will no longer be publicly accessible through the Website, except as may be required by law, for compliance with legal obligations, or as necessary to fulfill contractual or legitimate business purposes.
    2. 8.2.Kerala Pradesh Trinamool Congress shall retain your Information even upon cancellation of your registration, if reasonably necessary to comply with, among others, our legal obligations as per Applicable Laws, resolve disputes if any, maintain security protocols, prevent fraud, enforce Terms and Conditions etc. We will however continue to hold de-personalized Information after your registration has been cancelled.
  9. 9.Compliance with legal, regulatory, and law enforcement requests:
    1. 9.1.Kerala Pradesh Trinamool Congress will cooperate with law enforcement and government officials and private parties to comply with the Applicable Law. Kerala Pradesh Trinamool Congress will, in its sole discretion, disclose any information about you to such parties as necessary to respond to claims and legal processes, to protect our property and rights or the property and rights of a third party, to protect the safety of the public or an individual, or to prevent or stop illegal or unethical activity.
    2. 9.2Kerala Pradesh Trinamool Congress is legally permitted to do so, we will take reasonable steps to notify you in the event we are required to provide your information to third parties as part of a legal process.
  10. 10.Grievance Officer:
    1. 10.1.As per the Information Technology Act, 2000 and rules made under, we are required to maintain a Grievance Officer. Accordingly, the name and contact details of the Grievance Officer are provided herein.
    2. 10.2If you find any discrepancies or have any grievances in relation to the collection, storage, use, disclosure and transfer of your Information under this Privacy Policy or Fair Use Policy or Terms and Conditions, please contact the following:

      •For Kerala Pradesh Trinamool Congress: Boris Stefano Antony, +91 9836262642

      • E-mail:boris@aitcofficial.in

      The details of the grievance officer may be changed by us from time to time by updating this Privacy Policy

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