Privacy Policy

Indian Cultural Team Hildesheim (icthi.org)
Last updated: 30.5.2025

The Indian Cultural Team Hildesheim (ICTH) values your privacy. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website https://icthi.org.

1. Who We Are

We are the Indian Cultural Team Hildesheim, a non-profit community group based in Hildesheim, Germany, promoting Indian culture, traditions, and social engagement. Our website is managed by designated volunteers and is intended to inform and engage the community.

2. What Information We Collect

We collect only minimal data necessary to run this website and communicate with our community.

Types of data collected:

Contact Information: If you fill out our contact form, we may collect your name, email address, and message.
Technical Data: We may collect anonymized technical data (e.g., browser type, device info, pages visited) through cookies and analytics tools.
Event Registration Info: When you register for events, we may collect your name, email, and other voluntary information (e.g., food preference, number of attendees etc).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to your inquiries or contact requests.
Manage event participation.
Send updates about ICTH events, programs, or cultural activities.
Improve our website and user experience.

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for commercial purposes.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your data based on:

Consent – when you voluntarily submit data via forms.
Legitimate interest – to communicate with our members or improve our site.
Legal obligation – if required by law.

5. Data Storage & Retention

We store your data securely and retain it only as long as necessary:

Contact and registration data: kept until the event is complete or communication is concluded.
Analytics data: stored anonymously and used for site optimization.

You can request deletion of your data at any time by emailing: info@icthi.org.

6. Cookies & Analytics

We use minimal cookies and may use services like Google Analytics to understand website usage. These tools may collect anonymized IP addresses and browsing behavior.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

7. Your Rights

As a user under GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data.
Correct inaccuracies in your data.
Request deletion of your data.
Withdraw consent at any time.
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.

8. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before interacting with them.

9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe a child has submitted personal data without parental consent, please contact us immediately.

10. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or concerns, please reach out to:

Indian Cultural Team Hildesheim
Email: info@icthi.org
Website: https://icthi.org