Privacy Policy

1.What Do We Do With Your Information

When you make a donation or contribute towards a seva (such as Gau Seva, Annadan Seva, or a General Donation) on our website, we may collect personal information such as your name, address, email address, and phone number to process your contribution and send you confirmation.

When you browse the website, certain technical information such as your device's IP address, browser type, and operating system may be collected automatically. This helps us improve your experience and understand how devotees use our Ekadashi guidance and seva services.

If you have given permission, you may receive emails about Ekadashi dates, fasting guidance, seva updates, or other devotional content.

2.Consent

When you provide personal information to complete a donation, verify payment details, or receive a confirmation or receipt, it is understood that you consent to the collection and use of that information for that purpose.

If we request your information for a secondary purpose, such as sending Ekadashi reminders or devotional content, we will ask for your clear consent, or give you the option to decline.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us through the details provided on our website.

Your personal information may be used to respond to inquiries, confirm your seva contribution, send seva-related updates, and share devotional communications (only with your consent) through email, SMS, or messaging services.

3.Disclosure

Personal information may be disclosed only if required by law, or if our Terms of Service are violated.

4.Payment

Online payments may be processed through secure third-party payment gateways. These payment providers follow industry-standard security practices to ensure safe processing of your contribution.

Payment information is encrypted during transmission and used only for completing your donation. We do not store sensitive payment details such as debit or credit card numbers on our servers.

5.Donations, Seva & Refunds

All donations made through this website towards Gau Seva, Annadan Seva, or General Donation are voluntary offerings made in the spirit of seva.

Once a donation is confirmed, it is generally non-refundable, as the contribution is used towards caring for Gau Mata, preparing and distributing sattvik meals, or supporting ongoing devotional outreach.

If a technical error results in a duplicate or incorrect payment, please contact us within 7 days, and we will review and resolve the matter fairly.

Tax Exemption (80G): Donations made towards Annadan Seva and Gau Seva are eligible for tax exemption under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961. A valid 80G receipt will be issued via email for these donations. For any other general contribution, please contact us to confirm 80G eligibility before donating.

All donations received through this website are utilized by the Hare Krishna Movement to perform daily Vigraha Seva, support Food Distribution, and Cow Protection, in accordance with our devotional mission.

6.Third-Party Services

Third-party service providers used by the website, such as those handling payments, analytics, or communication, may collect and use personal information only to the extent necessary to perform their services. These providers have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

Some service providers may operate in different jurisdictions. If a transaction involves such providers, your information may become subject to the laws of the jurisdictions where they operate. Once you leave our website or are redirected elsewhere, this Privacy Policy no longer applies.

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites and encourage you to review their policies.

7.Security

Reasonable precautions and industry-standard security measures are implemented to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction.

8.Cookies

Cookies may be used to maintain your session and improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device and are not used to personally identify you on other websites.

9.Age of Consent

By using this website, you confirm that you are at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction, or that you have given consent for any minor dependents to use the website under your supervision.

10.Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated or modified at any time. Changes will take effect immediately upon posting on the website. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how your information is collected and used.

11.Questions and Contact Information

If you would like to access, correct, amend, or delete any personal information, register a complaint, or request additional information regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us through the contact details provided on our website.