Privacy Policy | Jain Community Europe

1. Introduction

Welcome to Jain Community Europe. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you about how we look after your personal data when you visit our website and tell you about your privacy rights.

2. Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number
Location Data: City and country of residence
Communication Data: Messages you send through our contact forms
Event Registration Data: Information provided when registering for events
Newsletter Subscription: Email address for newsletter communications

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiries and provide community support
To send you newsletters and updates about community events (if subscribed)
To manage event registrations and attendance
To connect you with local Jain community members
To improve our website and services

4. Newsletter Subscription

When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and optionally your name. We use this information solely to send you community updates, event announcements, and relevant content. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any newsletter email or by contacting us directly.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption and security measures. We use Supabase as our database provider, which complies with GDPR and other data protection regulations. We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected.

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR and other applicable laws, you have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
Restriction: Request restriction of processing
Portability: Request transfer of your data
Objection: Object to processing of your data

7. Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies to ensure proper functionality. We do not use tracking cookies or share your data with third-party advertisers.

8. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

Supabase: Database and authentication services
Vercel: Website hosting and deployment

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us through our contact page.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.