Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026

1. Who We Are

Vanik Association UK is a community organisation supporting Vanik Jain families across the United Kingdom through cultural, religious, charitable and community activities.

2. Information We May Collect

• Name and contact details such as email address, phone number and address
• Membership information
• Matrimonial registration information where voluntarily submitted
• Newsletter subscription details
• Event or donation-related information
• Messages submitted through our contact form

3. How We Use Your Information

• To respond to enquiries
• To manage membership records
• To provide matrimonial support services
• To send community updates, events, announcements and obituary notices
• To manage donations and community activities
• To improve website security and performance

4. Email Communications

If you subscribe to updates, we may send you emails about events, announcements, community notices and Association activities. You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only with trusted committee members, service providers, or where required by law. Matrimonial information is handled with particular care and used only for matrimonial-related purposes.

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve functionality, security and website performance. You can manage cookies through your browser settings or cookie consent banner.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure. However, no online system can be guaranteed completely secure.

8. Data Retention

We keep personal information only for as long as necessary for Association purposes, legal requirements, community administration, or until you request deletion where applicable.

9. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict or object to how your personal information is used. You may also withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

10. Contact Us