Sites Covered by This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to the official website of Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram, USA (“Ashram,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), including websites and digital services that are owned and operated by the Ashram, unless a separate privacy policy is expressly provided for a particular program or service.
Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience and information. If you choose to visit those websites, you will leave our website. We do not control or endorse the privacy practices or content of third-party websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Collection of Personal Information
To better serve our visitors and support our programs, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including when you:
- Contact us with an inquiry
- Register for a retreat, event, or program
- Subscribe to newsletters or communications
- Make a donation
- Volunteer or express interest in seva opportunities
- Submit forms through our website
The information collected may include your name, mailing address, email address, telephone number, payment information necessary to process donations or registrations, and other information you choose to provide.
In addition, we may automatically collect certain technical information during your visit through cookies, web beacons, analytics tools, or similar technologies. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, referring website, and interactions with our website or emails.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your personal information to:
- Process registrations, donations, or other transactions
- Respond to inquiries and provide requested information
- Communicate updates about retreats, events, programs, and Ashram activities
- Provide customer service and technical support
- Improve our website and visitor experience
- Personalize communications where appropriate
- Conduct research and analysis to improve our services
- Detect, prevent, and investigate fraud or misuse
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
Testimonials or stories shared on our website will only be published with appropriate permission.
Payment information is used solely for processing authorized transactions and fraud prevention and is handled through secure payment processors.
How We Share Your Information
Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram, USA does not sell, rent, or lease your personal information.
We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us with website operations, event management, payment processing, communications, technology services, or other functions necessary to operate our organization. These providers are expected to protect your information and use it only for authorized purposes.
We may also disclose information:
- To comply with applicable laws or legal processes;
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of the Ashram, its visitors, volunteers, or others;
- To investigate fraud or security issues; or
- In connection with organizational restructuring or similar transactions where appropriate safeguards are maintained.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, maintain secure sessions, remember user preferences, analyze website traffic, and enhance your browsing experience.
You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, although certain portions of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate consent. Parents and guardians are encouraged to supervise their children’s online activities.
Data Security
We implement reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect the personal information entrusted to us.
Sensitive information transmitted through our website, including payment information where applicable, is protected using industry-standard security technologies such as encryption during transmission. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram, USA reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram, USA through the contact information provided on this website.