Privacy Policy for Tamils.co

Last updated: 20 June 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Tamils.co (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses and protects your personal data when you use our website (the “Website”). We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who we are

Tamils.co is the data controller for the personal data described in this policy. If you have any questions, you can reach us at support@tamils.co.

2. Information we collect

a. Information you provide

• Account details — username, email address and phone number
• Profile information — such as an avatar, or organisation details if you are an organiser
• Content you submit — events, venues and any messages you send us

b. Information collected automatically

• Technical data — IP address, browser type and device information (from our server logs)
• Usage data — pages visited and time of access

3. How we use your data, and our lawful bases

Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases for processing your personal data:

• Contract — to create and manage your account and provide the Website.
• Legitimate interests — to keep the Website secure, prevent abuse, respond to your enquiries and improve our services.
• Consent — to send you optional updates where you have opted in (you can withdraw consent at any time).
• Legal obligation — to comply with the law where required.

4. Cookies and analytics

We use a strictly necessary cookie to keep you signed in and to protect our forms (CSRF protection). Essential cookies like these do not require consent.

We use Google Analytics to understand how the Website is used, configured in a cookieless mode (Google Consent Mode with storage consent denied by default). In this mode Google Analytics does not set analytics cookies on your device and does not store a persistent identifier; it collects only aggregated, anonymised usage data, such as the pages visited and an approximate region derived from your IP address (which Google anonymises). Because no non-essential cookies are stored, this does not require consent under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). Google acts as our data processor for this purpose — see Google’s Privacy Policy.

We do not use advertising or cross-site tracking cookies. If we ever introduce cookie-based analytics or advertising, we will ask for your consent first, as required by PECR. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings, though disabling essential cookies may stop you signing in.

5. Sharing your data

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it only:

• with service providers who help us run the Website, under appropriate safeguards;
• where required by law or to establish, exercise or defend legal claims; or
• with your consent.

6. International transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside the UK, we take steps to ensure it remains protected by appropriate safeguards, such as UK adequacy regulations or the International Data Transfer Agreement.

7. How long we keep your data

We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, or as required by law. If you close your account, we will delete or anonymise your data unless we are required to retain it.

8. Data security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including encrypted password storage and protections against common web attacks. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

9. Children’s privacy

The Website is not intended for children under 13. Under the UK GDPR, children aged 13 or over can consent to the use of online services; for younger children, consent must be given by a parent or guardian. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.

10. Your rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• access the personal data we hold about you;
• have inaccurate data corrected;
• have your data erased (the “right to be forgotten”);
• restrict or object to our processing;
• data portability; and
• withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@tamils.co. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s data protection regulator, at ico.org.uk if you are unhappy with how we handle your data.

11. Third-party links

The Website may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies independently.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time by posting the new version on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

13. Contact us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at support@tamils.co.