1. Introduction
The Madras Printers’ & Lithographers’ Association (MPLA) (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website, www.mpla.in.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit or interact with our website, and outlines your rights regarding your personal information.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information Provided by You
When you voluntarily submit information through forms on our website, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Organization name
- Any other details you choose to share in forms or correspondence
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain information may be automatically collected, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and duration of visit
- Referring websites or search queries
c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand user behavior. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries and communication requests
- To manage membership applications and event registrations
- To provide updates about MPLA activities, news, or events
- To analyze and improve our website’s content and functionality
- To comply with applicable laws and regulations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
4. Use of Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services (such as Google Analytics, email service providers, or hosting platforms) to support our website operations. These services may collect certain data as per their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies to understand how your data is handled by them.
5. Data Storage and Security
Your personal data is stored securely and accessed only by authorized MPLA personnel or service providers bound by confidentiality.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law.
7. Data Sharing and Disclosure
MPLA does not share or disclose your personal information to any third party except:
- When required by law or legal process
- When necessary to protect our rights or those of others
- When using trusted service providers who assist in our operations (under confidentiality agreements)
8. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent to receive communications
- Restrict or object to certain processing activities
To exercise these rights, please contact us at mplasince1952@gmail.com.
9. Links to External Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites. MPLA is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when visiting them.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The latest version will always be available on our website with the date of last update indicated.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
📧 Email: mplasince1952@gmail.com
🏢 Address: The Madras Printers’ & Lithographers’ Association (MPLA), Chennai, India
