At Shri khatu shyam temple Thikri, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or make a donation online.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information when you interact with our website or donation portal:
1.1 Personal Information Provided by You
Name
Email address
Phone number
Address
PAN card number (for donation receipt / 80G purposes)
Payment details (processed securely through our payment partners)
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you browse the website, certain data may be collected automatically:
IP address
Browser type and device information
Pages visited
Cookies and usage data
This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.
2. Use of Your Information
Your information is collected to provide services and ensure smooth donation processing. We use it for:
Processing and acknowledging donations
Issuing donation receipts / 80G certificates
Responding to inquiries or support requests
Improving website functionality and user experience
Maintaining transaction records for accounting and legal compliance
Sending updates related to temple activities, events, and services (only if opted in)
3. Donation & Payment Security
We do not store your full payment details on our servers.
All online transactions are processed through secure, PCI-DSS-compliant payment gateways.
Your financial information is encrypted to ensure safety and confidentiality.
4. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
We may share information only in the following situations:
With trusted payment partners for transaction processing
With government authorities for legal or taxation compliance
With service providers who help us manage the website or donation system
When required by law, court order, or legal process
All partners are bound to uphold the confidentiality of your data.
5. Data Storage & Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for:
Donation verification
Legal compliance
Issuing receipts
Internal record-keeping
Once no longer required, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies to:
Improve user experience
Analyze website traffic
Save your preferences
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, although some site features may not function fully.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request corrections to incorrect information
Request deletion of your data (where legally allowed)
Opt out of non-essential communication
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
9. Protection of Minors
We do not knowingly collect information from children below 13 years.
If you believe such data has been collected, please contact us for immediate removal.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to request data-related actions, please contact: +91 79873 59726