**Privacy Policy**
**Last Updated: 16/08/2024
Welcome to ISKCON Hare Krishna Dham, Whitefield, Bangalore. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://iskconhkdham.org/, and your choices about the collection and use of your information.
**1. Information We Collect**
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
– **Personal Information:** Your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, or any other details you provide voluntarily through forms on our website.
– **Payment Information:** If you make donations or payments through our website, we may collect payment details necessary to process the transaction.
– **Technical Data:** Information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and usage data.
– **Cookies:** We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. These are small text files stored on your device to remember your preferences and improve site performance.
**2. How We Use Your Information**
The information we collect may be used for:
– **Communication:** To respond to your inquiries, send newsletters, updates, or event information.
– **Transaction Processing:** To process donations, payments, or other financial transactions.
– **Improvement of Services:** To analyze usage patterns and improve our website and services.
– **Compliance:** To comply with legal obligations and to protect the rights, property, or safety of our website, users, or others.
**3. Sharing Your Information**
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. We may share your data with:
– **Service Providers:** Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website or conducting our services, provided they agree to keep your information confidential.
– **Legal Authorities:** If required by law or to protect our legal rights.
**4. Security of Your Information**
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
**5. Your Rights**
You have the right to:
– Access the personal data we hold about you.
– Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
– Withdraw consent for data processing where consent is the legal basis.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at iskconhkdhamwhitefield@gmail.com
**6. Third-Party Links**
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these external sites.
**7. Changes to This Privacy Policy**
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.