Last updated: [5 December 2024]
1. Introduction
Griffith Malayalees (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors and community members. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding information when you visit our website [www.griffithmalayalees.com] or use our services.
2. Information Collection and Use
While we generally do not collect personal data, we do collect limited information through our testimonial submission form like Full Name, Email Address and Testimonial Content. This information is collected solely for the purpose of reviewing and potentially publishing community feedback. We collect this information with explicit user consent and provide clear options for publication.
3. Third-Party Services
3.1 WhatsApp Redirects
Our website may contain links that redirect to WhatsApp chats. Please note:
- Clicking these links will take you to WhatsApp, which is a third-party service not controlled by us.
- Any information you choose to share via WhatsApp (such as your phone number or messages) is subject to WhatsApp’s privacy policy and terms of service.
- We do not have access to or control over the information you provide directly to WhatsApp.
3.2 Other Third-Party Links
Our website may also contain links to other third-party websites or services. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, which you should review before providing any personal information.
3.3 Testimonial Submission Form
Our testimonial form uses WPForms Lite, a third-party WordPress plugin. Form submissions are processed and stored within our website’s infrastructure. Users have the option to consent or decline public publication of their testimonial
4. No Data Sharing
We do not collect or store your personal information, and therefore:
- We do not share, sell, or disclose any personal data to third parties.
- We do not forward users’ names, phone numbers, or any other details to other people or companies.
- The only exception to this is if a user specifically requests that we share their information for a particular purpose. In such cases, we will only share the information as explicitly directed by the user.
Additionally:
- Submitted testimonials may be reviewed by authorized Griffith Malayalees administrators.
- Users have the option to consent or decline the public publication of their testimonial.
- Email addresses are collected to prevent spam and will not be published or shared.
- We will only publish testimonials with the explicit consent of the user.
5. Data Security
5.1 General Website Security Measures
We use SSL/HTTPS encryption to protect data transmission. Our website is maintained with regular security updates. We implement WordPress security best practices, including: – Strong password policies – Limited administrative access – Regular software and plugin updates – Protection against common web vulnerabilities. We use WordPress security plugins to monitor and prevent unauthorized access. All server-side communications are encrypted. We conduct periodic security audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities
5.2 Testimonial Form Data Protection
Submitted testimonials are stored securely within our website’s database. Access to submissions is restricted to authorized administrators. We implement standard WordPress security measures to protect submitted information.
6. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date.
7. Your Choices
You have full control over any information you choose to share when using our website or related services. We encourage you to be cautious about what personal information you disclose when using third-party services linked from our site.
8. Testimonial Submission Specific Terms
- Testimonial submissions are voluntary
- Users must be 13 years or older to submit a testimonial
- We reserve the right to:
- Moderate and review all submissions
- Reject testimonials that contain inappropriate content
- Edit submissions for clarity or length while maintaining the original message
- Submitted testimonials become the property of Griffith Malayalees
- Users grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to publish consented testimonials
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us:
- By email: [info@griffithmalayalees.com]
- By visiting this page on our website: [Contact Us]
- By phone: [+61 490 338 537]