1. Who we are
The Srikakulam District Drug Trade Association is a not-for-profit member body representing the pharmacy and drug trade community of Srikakulam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. Our registered office is located at:
The Srikakulam District Drug Trade Association, Behind Sri Raja Rajeshwari Shakti Peetham, Kattera Street, Srikakulam – 532001, Andhra Pradesh, India.
2. Information we collect
We collect only the information needed to communicate with members and the public, and to operate the association. This may include:
- Contact information you voluntarily provide — such as name, phone number, email address, and member or shop details.
- Records of correspondence, including emails, telephone calls, and messages exchanged through messaging channels such as WhatsApp.
- Basic technical information automatically collected when you visit this website — such as browser type, device, IP address, and pages viewed — used purely for site security and analytics.
We do not knowingly collect any personal information from minors and do not collect sensitive personal data unless strictly necessary for a specific service requested by you.
3. How we use the information
- To respond to enquiries and provide member services.
- To share association notices, regulatory updates, meeting information, and event invitations.
- To send transactional and informational messages over WhatsApp, SMS, email, or telephone — only to recipients who have provided their contact details to the Association.
- To maintain internal records and comply with applicable law.
- To improve the security and performance of this website.
4. WhatsApp business communications
The Association may use WhatsApp Business messaging to communicate with members and persons who have shared their phone numbers with us. By providing your number to the Association you consent to receive such messages. You can opt out at any time by replying “STOP” to any message, or by writing to us at info@tsddta.org. Once we receive your opt-out request we will discontinue further non-essential messages to that number.
5. Sharing of information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only:
- With service providers who help us operate the website or messaging service, under appropriate confidentiality obligations.
- With statutory authorities, courts, or regulators when required by applicable law or by a lawful order.
6. Data retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out above, or as required by applicable laws and regulations governing professional and trade associations in India. Records no longer required are securely destroyed or anonymised.
7. Security
We adopt reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. No method of transmission over the internet, however, is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your rights
Subject to applicable law, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 of India, you may have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of personal information we hold about you, or withdraw consent previously provided. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
9. Third-party links
This website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third parties; we encourage you to review their respective policies.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective date”. Continued use of the website or our services after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact us
For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, please contact:
Srikakulam District Drug Trade Association
The Srikakulam District Drug Trade Association, Behind Sri Raja Rajeshwari Shakti Peetham, Kattera Street, Srikakulam – 532001, Andhra Pradesh, India
Phone: +91 91772 00288
Email: info@tsddta.org