Privacy Policy
1.Introduction
The Hindu Association of Malta (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website:
👉 Hindu Association of Malta Website
2. Data Controller
For the Hindu Association of Malta following person is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
Name : Subhas Chandra Roy
Contact: +356 79658855
Email: President@hinduassoviationmalta.com/ subhas_69@yahoo.com
3. Information We Collect
a. Personal Data We may collect:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Event registrations or membership details
Any information you provide via forms
b. Technical Data:
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Website usage data
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Under GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:
Consent – when you opt in to browse our website, to receive newsletters or submit forms
Legitimate Interests – to manage and improve our website and community services
Legal Obligation – when required to comply with applicable laws
Contractual Necessity – when processing is needed for event registrations or memberships
5. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
Organize religious, cultural, and community events
Respond to inquiries
Send updates and newsletters, event information,promotions etc
Improve website functionality
Maintain internal records
6. Consent
Where we rely on your consent:
You will be asked to actively opt-in
You can withdraw consent at any time by contacting us or unsubscribing
Withdrawal of consent does not affect prior lawful processing
7. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies in compliance with the ePrivacy Directive.
Non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing) are used only with your consent
You will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject cookies
You can change preferences anytime
8. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share data with:
Service providers (hosting, email platforms)
Event partners (only when necessary)
Authorities if legally required
All third parties are required to comply with GDPR.
9. International Data Transfers
If your data will not be transferred outside the EU.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
Contact form data: up to 12 months
Membership/event data: as long as membership is active
Legal obligations: as required by law.
11. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights:
Right to access your data
Right to rectification
Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Right to withdraw consent
12. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, no system is completely secure.
13. Children’s Data
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent.
14. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
15. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted with a revised effective date.
16. Contact Us
If you have questions or wish to exercise your rights:
Email: president@hinduassociationmalta.com
Website: Hindu Association of Malta Contact Page
