Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected by Sri Anandha Agasta Yoga & Meditation Centre through srianandhaagasta.org.

We are a not-for-profit organization driven by volunteers, dedicated to enriching the global community's physical, mental, and inner well-being. These guiding principles shape every facet of our operations, from how we gather and safeguard data to how we employ it. With the aim of effectively empowering our users with invaluable tools, Sri Anandha Agasta Yoga & Meditation Centre responsibly collects specific user details.

The security and protection of our website's users' personal information are paramount in our mission. Our unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards of data protection and privacy underpins our organization. Our approach aligns seamlessly with pertinent data protection and privacy regulations, ensuring compliance and consistency. This commitment extends universally, safeguarding all users, regardless of nationality or residency, in the realm of processing and profiling their personal data. Both automated and manual processes are encompassed by these protective measures.

By prioritizing security and user well-being, we cultivate a trusted environment where individuals can experience personal growth and transformation.

This Privacy Policy will explain what personal data we collect when you use our website and how our Organization uses and stores your personal data.

The Privacy Policy describes the following:

1. Information we collect
2. How do we collect Information?
3. How will we use your data?
4. How do we store your data?
5. Third-party sharing
6. Data retention policy
7. What are your data protection rights?
8. Cookies and Tracking
9. How do we use cookies?
10. What types of cookies do we use?
11. How to manage your cookies
12. Privacy Policies of other websites
13. Changes to our privacy policy
14. How to contact us

Section 1. Information we collect:

We gather the following information from our customers for the purpose of enhancing your meditation experience and facilitating communication:

• First Name
• Last Name
• Date of Birth (DOB)
• Gender
• Education
• Occupation
• Address
• Country
• Phone Number
• Email Address
• Picture

Section 2. How do we collect Information?

We collect data directly from you when you:

• Enroll in our meditation programs or workshops
• Submit registration form, donation form, application form, etc. through our website
• Participate in surveys or questionnaires
• Sign up for newsletters or updates
• Use or view our website (via your browser's cookies)
• Contribute to any of our projects
• Contact us offline, for example by telephone, fax, SMS, email or post
• Choose to support our initiatives as a volunteer or donor.

Section 3. How will we use your information?

Your provided information serves various purposes, including:

• Furnish you with relevant information concerning programs, events, and karmayogi support that you've expressed interest in or registered for.
• Cultivate a meaningful relationship by managing interactions, including support activities.
• Utilize approved communication channels (phone calls, WhatsApp messages, email, social media) to offer assistance with programs, practices, and processes you've enrolled in.
• Enhance, personalize, and safeguard our content, website, and services for an improved user experience.
• Address your inquiries and resolve grievances promptly.
• Disclose necessary information in alignment with regulatory and legal obligations.
• Detect, prevent, investigate, and remediate criminal, illegal, or prohibited activities.
• Conduct internal assessments of our website, systems, and services to enhance their security and performance. Information used for testing purposes will be anonymized.
• Collaborate with third parties, such as social media platforms, to deliver collaborative content and services.
• Keep you informed about our diverse initiatives and updates on project advancements.
• Process your donations and furnish you with corresponding receipts.

Section 4. How do we store your data?

Our Organization employs a combination of advanced technological and procedural security measures to ensure the utmost security, integrity, and privacy of the personal information we gather. We have also implemented sensible security protocols to counter the risk of information loss, misuse, or unauthorized alteration. The personal data amassed by our Organization finds its secure abode within controlled operational environments inaccessible to the general public.

Upon acquiring your data, we undertake all reasonable actions to ensure its secure treatment in line with this Privacy Policy. However, it's essential to acknowledge that despite our efforts, the internet doesn't guarantee absolute security in data transmission. While we are committed to safeguarding your User Information, complete security cannot be assured. When using our Services and providing us with information, you do so at your discretion and own risk. If you suspect any compromise in the security of your interaction with us, especially regarding your account security, kindly inform us promptly as indicated in Section 7 below.

Section 5. Third-party sharing:

We do not share your personal information with third parties unless it's necessary for fulfilling our services, legal obligations, or with your explicit consent. Your data is never sold or used for marketing by external entities.

Section 6. Data retention policy

As per our data retention practices, your personal information will be retained by our Organization following your application for a duration based on the type of data and its intended purposes. Any retention beyond this period will only occur if obligated by the applicable laws of India.

Section 7. What are your data protection rights?

Our Organization would like to make sure you are fully aware of all your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:

The right to access: You have the right to request our Organization for copies of your personal data.

The right to rectification: You have the right to request that our Organization correct any information you believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to request our Organization to complete information you believe is incomplete.

The right to remove: You have the right to request our Organization erase/remove your personal data, under certain reasonable conditions. To delete your profile, please email support@srianandhaagasta.org.

The right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that our Organization restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain reasonable conditions.

The right to object to processing:You have the right to object to our Organization's processing of your personal data, under certain reasonable conditions.

The right to data portability:You have the right to request that our Organization transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain reasonable conditions.

Our Organization makes use of third-party services as well as offers services related to storage of user data, user authentication, user consent and user profile management.

If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at our email: support@srianandhaagasta.org.

If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you.

Section 8. Cookies and Tracking:

Cookies are text files placed on your computer to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior information. Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Section 9. How do we use cookies?

Our Organization uses cookies in a range of ways to improve your experience on our website including:

• Keeping you signed in;
• Understanding how you use our website;

If you have created a user profile and also consented to the use of cookies, we may link information relating to your browsing patterns (on our website) with your user profile.

Section 10: What types of cookies do we use?

There are a number of different types of cookies, however, our website uses:

Functionality: Our Organization uses these cookies so that we recognize you on our website and remember your previously selected preferences. These could include what language you prefer and location you are in.

Promotion: Our Organization uses these cookies to collect information about your visit to our website, the content you viewed, the links you followed and information about your browser, device and your IP address.

Section 11: How to manage cookies:

You can set your browser to not accept cookies, and opt to remove cookies from your browser. As a result however, in a few cases, some of our website features may not function.

Section 12: Privacy Policies of other websites:

Our Organization’s website contains links to other websites. Our privacy policy applies only to our website. So, if you click on a link to another website, you should read their privacy policy.

Section 13: Changes to our privacy policy:

Our Organization regularly reviews and makes updates to its privacy policy. This web page reflects the most up-to-date version of the privacy policy. By continuing to use our website, you agree to the terms of the amended Privacy Policy.

Section 14: How to contact us:

If you have any questions about our Organization's privacy policy or the data we have of yours, or if you would like to exercise one of your data protections rights, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sri Anandha Agasta Yoga & Meditation Centre:

By using our services and visiting our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

Last updated: 16-08-2023.