Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Hindu Milan Sangha

At Hindu Milan Sangha, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you engage with us, whether as a donor, volunteer, or beneficiary, or through any other interaction with our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information:

Personal Identification Information: Name, address, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
Donation Information: Payment details, donation history, and preferences.
Volunteer Information: Skills, interests, availability, and other relevant data for volunteer purposes.
Website Interaction: Data about how you use our website, including IP address, browser type, and pages visited.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To process and manage donations, including sending receipts and acknowledgment letters.
To communicate with you about your donations, upcoming events, and charity updates.
To process volunteer applications and maintain our volunteer database.
To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
To improve our services, website, and communications.
To keep you informed about our charitable activities and future campaigns.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information. We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to help us manage donations, process payments, or provide other services on our behalf.
Legal Compliance: If required by law, we may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms of service, or protect our rights and safety.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

4. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

5. Security of Your Information

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you.
Correct or update any inaccuracies in your personal information.
Request the deletion of your personal information (subject to legal and contractual obligations).
Opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the instructions in our emails or contacting us directly.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze site usage. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or other operational needs. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” at the top will be updated.