Introduction

Bhaktivedanta College of Vedic Education (the “College”), part of ISKCON Kharghar, is committed to protecting the privacy of those who interact with our website (the “Website”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it. The College is a non-profit organization and does not sell any products or services.

Information We Collect

We collect two main types of information on the Website:

Donation Information

When you make a donation through the Website, we collect information necessary to process your donation, such as your name, billing address, email address, and donation amount. Payment information, such as credit card details, is collected directly by our secure payment processor and is not stored by the College.

Non-Personally Identifiable Information

We may collect non-personally identifiable information about your visit to the Website, such as your browser type, operating system, IP address, and the pages you visit. This information is used to improve the Website and user experience.

Use of Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
– To process your donations and send you donation receipts.
– To send you information about ISKCON Kharghar, the College, and upcoming events. (You can opt out of receiving these communications at any time.)
– To improve the Website and user experience.

Sharing of Information

We will not sell or share your personal information with any third party except:
– Service providers who assist us with processing donations or website maintenance. These service providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential.
– As required by law or to comply with legal process.

Data Security

The College takes reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no website or internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the security of your information.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
– To access and update your personal information.
– To request that we delete your personal information.
– To opt out of receiving communications from the College.

Cookies

The Website may use cookies to store information about your preferences and to personalize your experience. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings. However, this may limit your ability to use certain features of the Website.

Children’s Privacy

The Website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on the Website. You are advised to periodically review this Privacy Policy for any updates.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at 
Email – contact@vediccollege.org
Phone No: +91 8928798736
Mobile Number: +91-922 473 2285

Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of 01/06/2024.