Welcome to the Hare Krishna Movement Madhya Pradesh website. In this Privacy Policy, "we," "us," and "our" refers to Hare Krishna Movement Madhya Pradesh. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is protected. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with our privacy practices and how we handle your data.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this privacy policy or any requests related to your personal data, please contact us at:

Hare Krishna Movement,
No. 144, Anand Niketan Colony,
Anurag Nager, Scheme No. 144 – Part 2,
Indore – 452 010
Mob: 72248 64316
Email: connect@hkmmp.org

Personal Information

We respect your privacy when you visit our website. We do not collect personally identifiable information unless you provide it voluntarily. You are not required to register or provide personal information to access the content of our website. We do not sell, trade, or share this information with third parties unless authorized by you or required by law.

Donations

When you donate through our online donations page, we collect your name, mobile number, email address, postal address, and zip/ postal code. We use this information to acknowledge your donation, send prasadam (within India), and provide an 80G certificate (if applicable). We may also use this information to address any issues related to the donation process

If you are donating for a specific seva, we may collect additional details, including the sevakarta’s name, their relationship with you, rashi, nakshatra, and gotra, which are needed for the sankalpa.

Life Patron

To become a life patron of our Movement, you can inquire about our life patron schemes by providing your name, mobile number, email address, and your preferred life patron scheme. We use this information for communication regarding life patron benefits and enrolment procedures.

Donor's Personal Data

We retain the personal information collected during online donations for as long as required by statutory or legal purposes. We use this data only for the purposes for which it was collected. You may also choose to receive communications related to our temple festivals, events, special offers, and volunteering opportunities, and we will use your personal data for these communications.

Online Contests

We occasionally conduct online contests to promote spiritual education and encourage participation. When you register for such contests, we collect participant and parent/ guardian details for communication and prize distribution.

Free Puja

We offer free pujas on special occasions. When you register for a free puja, we collect information for communication and performing the puja in your name. You can also register your family members for free pujas.

Event Registration

For events like Culture Camp and Heritage Fest, we collect the details of the participant to ensure eligibility and to award participation certificates or prizes. Contact person details are used for event-related communication.

WhatsApp Subscription

You can subscribe to our WhatsApp Broadcast Group for daily messages. We collect your name and WhatsApp number for this service.

Enquiries (Contact Us)

When you send us an enquiry through the 'Contact Us' page, we collect your name, email address, and enquiry to communicate and provide answers.

Third-Party Tools

We use third-party tools for various purposes, such as email communication, chat, and push notifications. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for details.

Payment Gateways

Payment gateways collect transaction details, and we do not collect or store this data. It is managed by the payment gateway tools according to their privacy policies.

Google Analytics/Google Tag Manager (for Analytics)

We use Google Analytics/Google Tag Manager for website analysis to enhance your online experience. This data is collected for research, analytics, and website improvement.

Donation Refund Policy

We follow a refund policy to address erroneous deductions or donor requests for refunds. Please refer to our policy for details on the refund process.

Security

We have implemented physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to secure your data and protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, loss, destruction, or damage.

Cookies

Some third-party tools on our website use cookies for data collection. You can adjust your browser settings to accept or deny cookies, but this may impact the functionality of certain features on our website.

External Links

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

Amendments to this Policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices. Please check this policy periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

Rights

You have rights concerning the personal information we collect, including access, rectification, and deletion. We will make reasonable efforts to fulfil these requests, subject to legal requirements.

Sharing

We may disclose your personal information when required by law or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, property, donors, or users.

Thank you for entrusting us with your data. We are committed to maintaining the privacy and security of your information.

Consent to Receive Updates

You expressly consent to receive communications from us on your registered mobile number regarding information, updates, offers, events, and notifications relevant to our services. These communications may be sent via WhatsApp, SMS, and email to the contact details you provide.

Nature of Communications

Communications may include informational messages, promotional material, service notifications, and important announcements related to your interaction with our platform.

Opt-Out Option

You may, at any time, withdraw your consent or opt-out of receiving promotional or non-essential communications by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in our messages, or by contacting us directly at [connect@hkmmp.org]. If you opt-out, you may continue to receive essential communications related to your account or our services, as permitted by law.

Data Usage

Your contact information will only be used for the purposes stated in this policy. We will not share your details with third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

User Rights

You retain full control over your personal data and communication preferences, in accordance with our Privacy Policy.