Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Contact us through our website.
• Submit an enquiry or request.
• Subscribe to updates or newsletters.
• Register for an event, program, or initiative.
• Make a donation or participate in a seva initiative, where applicable.

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, address, and any other information you choose to provide.

We may also automatically collect limited technical information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, referring website, and general information about how you interact with our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your enquiries and requests.
• Provide information about Akhand Swami Ji’s teachings, activities, events, and initiatives.
• Manage registrations and participation in programs or events.
• Process donations or seva-related requests, where applicable.
• Send newsletters, updates, or other communications where you have chosen to receive them.
• Improve the content, functionality, and user experience of our website.
• Maintain website security and prevent misuse, fraud, or spam.

We do not use your personal information for purposes unrelated to the purpose for which it was collected without your consent, unless required or permitted by applicable law.

3. Sharing of Personal Information

We respect the privacy of our visitors and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share your information only when necessary:

• To provide services or support requested by you.
• With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website or managing communications.
• To comply with applicable laws, legal processes, or lawful requests from authorities.
• To protect the rights, safety, security, and integrity of our organisation, website, or users.

Any third-party service providers handling personal information on our behalf are expected to use that information only for the purposes for which it was provided.

4. Contact Forms

When you submit information through a contact form, we may collect the information you provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, and message.

This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry, provide assistance, or communicate with you regarding your request.

We do not use contact information for promotional communications unless you have voluntarily agreed to receive such communications.

5. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience.

Cookies may help us to:

• Remember your preferences.
• Understand how visitors use our website.
• Improve website performance and functionality.
• Analyse website traffic and usage patterns.

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

6. Website Analytics

We may use third-party analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use our website.

These tools may collect information such as:

• Pages visited.
• Time spent on the website.
• Browser and device information.
• General geographic information.
• Referring websites.

This information is used to understand website usage and improve our content and visitor experience. Analytics information is generally collected in an aggregated or anonymised form.

7. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites, social media platforms, or third-party services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party website you visit.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organisational measures to protect the personal information we collect from unauthorised access, misuse, loss, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no method of transmitting or storing information online can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

9. How Long We Retain Your Information

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, provide requested services, maintain appropriate records, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.

When personal information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymise it.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request deletion of your personal information, where legally permitted.
• Withdraw consent for certain communications.
• Request information about how your personal data is processed.

To exercise any applicable privacy rights, please contact us through our Contact Us page.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental or guardian involvement.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate consent, please contact us so that we can take appropriate steps to remove the information where required.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or website services.

Any changes will be published on this page with an updated Last Updated date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please contact us through our Contact Us page.

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your enquiry as soon as possible.

Website: https://akhandswami.com/