Effective Date: July 2, 2025
Last Updated: July 2, 2025
Welcome to the Indian Center in Netherlands (ICIN). We are committed to supporting the Indian community in the Netherlands by providing helpful information and services. Protecting your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website and services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
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Personal Information: Such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide when contacting us or registering for services.
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Technical Information: Including IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data collected through cookies and analytics tools.
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Communication Data: Any correspondence or messages you send to us.
2. How We Use Your Information
ICIN collects and processes your information solely to:
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Provide and improve our services aimed at supporting the Indian community.
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Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
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Send you relevant information, updates, and notifications related to our services (only if you consent).
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Comply with legal obligations.
We do not use your data for commercial purposes or share it with third parties for marketing.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following grounds:
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Consent: Where you have given explicit consent.
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Legitimate Interest: To manage and improve the services we offer to the community.
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Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
Your personal data will be kept strictly confidential. We do not sell or rent your data to third parties. We may share information with trusted service providers only as necessary to operate our website or provide services, subject to strict confidentiality agreements.
We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of ICIN or others.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or to comply with legal requirements.
6. Your Rights and Limitations
You have rights concerning your personal data as provided by applicable laws. However, to protect the integrity and functioning of ICIN’s services, we may limit certain rights where such limitations are reasonable and necessary, including:
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The right to refuse deletion requests if data is necessary for legal compliance or legitimate business interests.
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The right to restrict data access only where it would impact service provision or community support.
To exercise your rights or for questions, contact us at support@indiancenterinnl.nl
7. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to enhance website functionality and user experience. These cookies do not collect personal information beyond technical data. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may limit website functionality.
8. International Transfers
As a global service accessible worldwide, your information may be transferred and processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and are safeguarded appropriately.
9. Security Measures
ICIN implements appropriate security measures to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security. You acknowledge the inherent risks of data transmission over the internet.
10. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
While ICIN strives to provide accurate and up-to-date information and services, we do not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or suitability of any content. Your use of the website and services is at your own risk. ICIN is not liable for any damages arising from use or inability to use the site or services.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted here with the updated date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance.