Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 30th October 2025
Last Updated: 12th December 2025

At Telugu Cine Art Directors Association (“we”, “us”, “our”), accessible from https://tollywoodartdirectors.com/ (“Site”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the personal and non-personal information collected through our Site, mobile applications, services, and related interactions (collectively, “Services”).

By accessing or using the Site and Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.

 

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following categories:

A. Personal Information

Personal information is data that can identify you or be linked to you, including but not limited to:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Postal address
• Payment information (if applicable)
• Profile details
• Account username and password

You may provide this information when you:

• Register an account
• Subscribe to newsletters or premium content
• Comment on podcasts or blog posts
• Contact us using forms or email
• Participate in surveys or feedback

B. Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies, such as:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring URLs
• Clickstream data

This information helps us understand user behavior and improve the Site experience.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

A. To Provide and Improve Services

We use your information to:

• Deliver requested content and features
• Personalize your experience
• Enable account management
• Respond to your requests and support inquiries

B. Communication

We may use your contact information to:

• Send newsletters and updates
• Notify you of new podcasts or features
• Provide service announcements

You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.

C. Analytics and Site Optimization

We analyze usage data to:

• Monitor and improve Site performance
• Understand audience preferences
• Test new features

D. Legal Compliance

We may use your information to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Enforce our Terms & Conditions
• Protect rights, privacy, safety, or property

 

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

A. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help us recognize repeat visitors, remember preferences, and gather analytics.

B. Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic Site functions
• Performance/Analytics Cookies: Help evaluate Site usage
• Functional Cookies: Remember preferences and settings
• Third-Party Cookies: Used by external services like Google Analytics

C. Managing Cookies

Most browsers allow you to control cookie settings. You may choose to block or delete cookies — but this may affect your Site experience.

 

4. Third-Party Services

We may share data with third-party services that support our operations, such as:

• Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Hosting and infrastructure providers
• Email delivery services
• Payment processors (if applicable)

These parties are authorized to use your information only as needed to perform services for us.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites or services. Links to external websites are provided for convenience and do not imply endorsement.

 

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure — we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes listed in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

 

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is intended for users aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete the information as soon as practicable.

 

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to:

• Access your information
• Correct incomplete or inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to certain processing
• Withdraw consent

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

 

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored, or processed in countries outside your own. By using the Site, you consent to cross-border data transfers.

 

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

 

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Telugu Cine Art Directors Association
Website: https://tollywoodartdirectors.com/
Email: hello@tollywoodartdirectors.com
Phone: +91 9392546061