Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Last Updated: March 2024

This Privacy Policy describes how Sri Gangadhareshwara Seva Trust ("we," "us," or "our"), operating the website for Shri Kailasagiri Guhantara Devalaya ("the Temple"), collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website at kailasagiricavetemple.com ("the Website").

By using our Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact Forms: Name, email address, phone number, and message content when you submit a contact or inquiry form.
  • Seva Bookings: Name, contact details, preferred dates, and seva type when you request a seva or puja booking.
  • Donations: Name, email, phone number, address, PAN number (for tax receipts), and payment information when you make a donation.
  • Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address when you subscribe to receive updates from the temple.

Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: Browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URL.
  • Device Information: Device type, screen resolution, and IP address.
  • Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Processing and confirming seva bookings
  • Issuing donation receipts and tax-related documents
  • Responding to your inquiries and providing visitor information
  • Sending temple updates, festival announcements, and newsletters (with your consent)
  • Improving our website, content, and user experience
  • Maintaining records as required by applicable laws and trust regulations

3. Information Sharing

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Payment Processors: When you make a donation or payment, we share necessary transaction details with our trusted payment processing partners to complete the transaction securely.
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of the trust, our visitors, or others.
  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our activities, subject to confidentiality obligations.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our Website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies help us:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Understand how visitors use our Website through analytics
  • Improve website functionality and performance

We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) that collect anonymous usage data to help us understand visitor behavior and improve our Website. These services may use cookies to collect information about your use of our Website.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect some features of the Website.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Secure (HTTPS) connections for data transmission
  • Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
  • Regular review of our data collection, storage, and processing practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to external websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action to remove such information.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Continued use of the Website after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:

  • Entity: Sri Gangadhareshwara Seva Trust
  • Temple: Shri Kailasagiri Guhantara Devalaya
  • Address: Kavalaganahalli, Chintamani Taluk, Chikkaballapura District, Karnataka 563125
  • Email: kailasagiriguhantara@gmail.com
  • Phone: +91 8884923104