Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 2026

1. Who We Are

Sweden Telugu Community (STC) is a non-profit cultural organization established in 2009 in Sweden to promote Telugu language, culture, and community engagement.

Website: https://swedentelugucommunity.com

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data when you interact with our website or register for events:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Event registration details
  • Membership information
  • Payment confirmation (e.g., Swish)

Technical data may also be collected, such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited.

3. Why We Collect Data

We use personal data for:

  • Managing memberships
  • Processing event registrations
  • Verifying payments
  • Communicating community updates
  • Organizing community activities
  • Improving website functionality
  • Ensuring website security

4. Comments & Media Uploads

When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comment form, IP address, and browser info for spam prevention. Profile pictures may appear via Gravatar if used.

If you upload images, avoid embedded location data (EXIF GPS) as visitors could download and extract it.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience, store login info, preferences, and analytics data. You can disable cookies via your browser.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services for:

  • Analytics (Google Analytics)
  • Spam Protection (Akismet)
  • Website Security (Wordfence)
  • Image Optimization (WP Smush)

7. Sharing Your Data

STC does not sell personal data. Data may only be shared when required by law, for technical operations, or event administration.

8. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary:

  • Event registrations – up to 3 years
  • Membership – while active
  • Website comments – indefinitely unless requested for removal

9. Your Rights (GDPR)

You have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your data, and request a copy. To exercise your rights, contact:

Email: privacy@swedentelugucommunity.com

10. Data Security

We protect your data with:

  • Secure HTTPS connection (SSL)
  • Website security monitoring
  • Restricted admin access

11. Changes to Privacy Policy

This policy may be updated periodically. The latest effective date will be displayed at the top.

12. Contact

Sweden Telugu Community (STC)
Website: https://swedentelugucommunity.com
Email: privacy@swedentelugucommunity.com