At Sri Vishwa Kalyana Venkateshwara Swamy Temple, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and make donations.
1. Information We CollectWhen you visit our website, interact with us, or make a donation, we may collect various types of information, including:
• Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, postal address, and any other details you provide while making a donation, signing up for updates, or contacting us.• Payment Information: When you donate, we may collect details such as credit/debit card information, UPI ID, bank account details, and transaction details. This information is processed securely through third-party payment gateways and is not stored by us.
• Device and Usage Information: We may collect data about your device, IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on our website, and other analytics to improve user experience.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to analyze website traffic and enhance user experience. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We collect and use your personal data for various purposes, including but not limited to:
• Processing Donations: Ensuring smooth processing of your contributions and sending you payment confirmations.• Communication: Sending updates about the temple’s construction, activities, events, and fundraising efforts.
• Acknowledgment & Tax Receipts: Issuing donation receipts, tax exemption certificates (if applicable), and appreciation messages.
• Security & Fraud Prevention: Ensuring secure transactions, preventing unauthorized access, and safeguarding donor information.
• Improving Services: Analyzing user behavior on our website to enhance usability and optimize donor engagement.
• Legal Compliance: Fulfilling legal and regulatory requirements related to donations and non-profit activities.
3. Sharing of Information
We value your privacy and do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information with:
• Third-Party Service Providers: We may work with payment processors, cloud storage providers, website hosting services, and email service providers to facilitate donations and maintain our website.• Legal and Regulatory Authorities: We may disclose personal information if required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights and the safety of donors and stakeholders.
• Event Collaborators & Volunteers: If you participate in temple-related events, we may share necessary details with event organizers to ensure smooth participation.
4. Data Security & Retention
We implement stringent security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. Some of our security measures include:
• Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for safe online transactions.• Compliance with data protection laws and industry security standards.
• Restricted access to personal information, limited to authorized personnel only.
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
5. Your Rights & ChoicesAs a donor or visitor, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
• Access & Correction: You may request access to your personal data and ask for corrections if inaccurate.• Opt-Out & Unsubscribe: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails and newsletters by using the unsubscribe link or contacting us directly.
• Data Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and operational requirements.
• Restrict Processing: You may ask us to limit the processing of your data in specific circumstances.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and collect website usage data. These help us:
• Understand visitor preferences and optimize our website.• Provide a more personalized browsing experience.
• Measure and analyze website traffic for improvements.
If you prefer not to accept cookies, you can modify your browser settings to disable them. However, some website features may not function properly without cookies.
7. Third-Party LinksOur website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media pages and payment gateways. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing personal information.
8. Children’s PrivacyWe do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18. If a child has provided us with personal data without parental consent, we request the parent or guardian to contact us so we can remove the information.
9. Changes to this Privacy PolicyWe may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal requirements, security enhancements, or changes in how we operate. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
10. Contact UsIf you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please reach out to us:
Sri Vishwa Kalyana Venkateshwara Swamy Temple Near Gati Subramaniya Swamy Temple,Doddaballapura, Bangalore, Karnataka
info@srisrisha.org
+91 96860 43599
Thank you for your generous support in the construction and development of Sri Vishwa Kalyana Venkateshwara Swamy Temple.