Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01-09-2025

At Khandelwal Vaishya Dham ("we", "our", or "us"), accessible at https://khandelwaldham.org, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all our visitors, members, and users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website.

1. Introduction

We value your privacy and are dedicated to safeguarding the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains:

• What information we collect
• Why we collect it
• How we use it
• Your data protection rights
• How to contact us regarding your privacy

2. Information We Collect

a) Personal Information:

We may collect personal details such as:

• Full Name
• Email Address
• Mobile Number
• Address (if submitted through forms)
• Donation Details (if applicable)
• Feedback, comments, or queries submitted by you

b) Non-Personal Information:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website

3. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect and use your information to:

• Provide and improve our online services
• Respond to your inquiries or support requests
• Send newsletters, event updates, or donation confirmations
• Maintain security and protect against misuse
• Analyze usage trends to enhance the user experience

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us:

• Remember user preferences
• Understand user behavior
• Provide personalized content

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect site functionality.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties.

However, we may share data with:

• Trusted partners who assist in operating our website (under confidentiality agreements)
• Law enforcement or government agencies when legally required
• Donation/payment gateways for processing transactions

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse, including:

• SSL encryption
• Restricted server access
• Secure data storage and backup protocols

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent for data processing
• Object to specific types of data processing
• File a complaint with data protection authorities

To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@khandelwaldham.org

8. Donations and Payments

If you make donations through our website, we may collect payment-related information (name, amount, transaction ID) via third-party payment processors. We do not store your card or bank details.

9. Links to Third-Party Sites

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies separately.

10. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 years of age. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. When we do, we’ll revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. Continued use of our website after updates constitutes your agreement to the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

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

Khandelwal Dham
https://khandelwaldham.org
Email: info@khandelwaldham.org