Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Swami Anand Theertha Trust ('we', 'us', or 'our') respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or make donations.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
• Payment information (processed securely through our payment gateway)
• Donation history and preferences
• Communication preferences and correspondence with us

Automatically Collected Information

• IP address, browser type, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

• To process your donations and issue tax receipts
• To communicate with you about our programs, events, and initiatives
• To improve our website and services
• To send newsletters and updates (you can opt-out anytime)
• To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud
• To analyze website usage and improve user experience

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who help us operate our website and process donations (e.g., payment processors, email service providers)
• When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• With your explicit consent

5. Data Security

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

6. Your Rights

• Access and obtain a copy of your personal data
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
• Opt-out of marketing communications at any time

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze website traffic, and understand user behavior. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with the 'Last Updated' date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: