Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
Vanniyar Sangam ('we', 'us', 'our') is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what personal information we collect when you register as a member or use our services, how we use it, and the choices you have.
1. Information We Collect
When you register for membership, we collect personal details you provide: full name, profile photo, gender, date of birth, blood group, contact details (mobile, WhatsApp, email), address (including district, state and pincode), occupation, company name, skills and emergency contact information.
We also collect payment information when you become a Patron member. Payments are processed securely by Razorpay; we do not store your card or banking credentials.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used to create and manage your membership, generate your official membership ID card, verify your membership status, communicate community updates, and provide welfare and member services.
We may use anonymized, aggregated statistics (such as total members or districts covered) for reporting and outreach.
3. Membership ID & Public Verification
Each member is issued a unique membership ID. The QR code on your ID card links to a public verification page that displays only your name, membership ID, status and photo to confirm authenticity. No other personal details are exposed publicly.
4. Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored securely in our database, and uploaded files (such as profile photos and ID cards) are stored using encrypted cloud storage (AWS S3). We apply reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with service providers necessary to operate the platform (such as payment and cloud storage providers) and where required by law.
6. Your Rights
You may access, update or request deletion of your personal information at any time through your member dashboard or by contacting us. Deleting your account will remove your membership and associated data, subject to legal retention requirements.
7. Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us at [email protected].