Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to the Chimmad Village website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.

Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in several ways:

Personal Data

Personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Contact us through our contact forms
• Send us emails or messages
• Participate in surveys or feedback forms
• Register for village services or programs

Usage Data

Information automatically collected when you visit our website:

• IP address and browser information
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Date and time of visits
• Referring website information
• Device and operating system information

Cookies and Tracking

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic patterns.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide and maintain our website services
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our website functionality
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Village Services: To facilitate access to government services and programs
• Emergency Services: To provide emergency contact information and services
• Community Updates: To share important village news and announcements

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

• Government Authorities: When required by law or to assist in government services
• Service Providers: With trusted partners who help us operate our website
• Emergency Situations: When necessary to protect public safety or respond to emergencies
• Legal Requirements: To comply with court orders, legal processes, or government requests
• Consent: When you have given explicit consent for specific purposes

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request information about the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal requirements)
• Objection: Object to certain types of data processing
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

Cookies Policy

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our website.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website usage patterns
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may limit some website functionality.

Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services such as:

• Google Maps for location services
• Government portals for official services
• Social media platforms
• External educational or healthcare websites

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.