Privacy Policy

VividTamil respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information collected through this website. This policy describes the types of data we collect, why we collect it, how we protect it, and the choices you have. We design our site and services so that we collect only the data necessary to provide useful features while minimising storage and retention wherever feasible.

Directly provided information: When you contact us, subscribe, comment, donate, or purchase items from the shop, you provide information such as name, email address, shipping address, and any message content. For purchases and donations we also retain transaction metadata such as transaction id, amount and date for receipts and reconciliation.

Automatically collected information: Server logs and analytics record metadata about visits (IP address, browser type, device, referral source, pages visited, and timestamps). This information helps us understand trends, detect abuse, and improve the site experience.

We use collected data for: responding to enquiries, processing orders and donations, sending receipts and administrative messages, moderating contributions, and improving the website experience. Aggregated usage data helps editorial planning and product selection; individual identifying data is used only for the purpose you provided it (for example, sending your donation receipt).

We use cookies and similar technologies to enable essential site functions (session handling), remember preferences (language, layout), and collect analytics. Third-party services (analytics, ad networks, social embeds) may set their own cookies. You can control cookie settings using your browser; however disabling cookies may degrade site functionality.

Payment processing, analytics, advertising and some embedded content are handled by third parties (e.g., payment providers, analytics platforms). These services may collect personal data under their policies. VividTamil's practice is to use reputable service providers and minimise data shared with them. We encourage you to review those third parties’ privacy policies.

Payment details (card numbers, banking details) are handled by the payment processor and are not stored on our servers in full. We only store minimal transaction metadata needed for receipts and reconciliation. If you have specific accounting needs, please request additional documentation by contacting us.

User-submitted comments and contributions are stored and may be displayed once moderated. We retain the information you choose to provide with that content. Email addresses are used for moderation and notifications; they are not published without consent.

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined (service provision, legal obligations). If you request deletion or correction, we will verify your identity and remove or update records as appropriate. Contact info@vividtamil.com to start the process.

VividTamil is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe such information exists on the site, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.

We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards (HTTPS, limited access, backups) to protect data. No method is perfect — in the event of a breach we will take steps to contain the issue and notify affected individuals where required by law.

You may request access, correction, or deletion of data we hold about you. You may also opt out of marketing messages. To exercise these rights, contact info@vividtamil.com. We will verify requests to protect privacy and security.

Some service providers may be located outside your country. When data is transferred internationally, we use appropriate safeguards and only share information when necessary to provide the service.

We may update this policy periodically; changes will be reflected on this page with a revised effective date. For significant changes, we will publish a notice on the site.

Questions or requests about privacy may be sent to: info@vividtamil.com.