Privacy Policy

Updated on 27th September 2022

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected by www.srividyacentre.org (https://srividyacentre.org), an online website created to support the aims and objectives of Sri Vidya Learning Centre (SVLC), a registered Trust and Soundarya Lahari, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (hereinafter referred to as “Organization”, “We”, “Us”, “Our”).

SVLC and Soundarya Lahari are volunteer-run non-profit organizations established to spread the traditional teaching of Sri Vidya Saadhana for the physical, psychological, emotional and social well-being of humanity. To enhance the online learning experience of Srividya teachings, we may use tools to obtain some of the user’s data.

We are committed to ensuring the security and protection of the personal data provided by the users of our website, and to providing a compliant and consistent approach to data protection. We will only process your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy laws. The protection afforded by this Policy applies to all users, irrespective of their nationality, or place of residence, in relation to the processing and profiling of their personal data. It includes the processing of personal data by automated means, as well as manual processing.

What data do we collect?

Amongst other information, our Organization collects the following data:

  • Email ID;
  • Name and age;
  • Phone Number / WhatsApp number;
  • Address;
  • Country of Residence;
  • State;
  • City;
  • Zipcode / Pincode;
  • PAN card (for donors in India)
  • ID Proof (for complying with Government authorities as and when required);

How do we collect your data?

We collect data when users:

  • Complete online forms and sign up for any program/event that we offer;
  • Contact us offline, for example by telephone, mobile, SMS, email or post.
  • Provide us with your data through physical media like registration forms, donation forms, application forms, etc.;
  • Use or view our website (via your browser’s cookies);
  • Volunteer or donor information.

How will we use your data?

We collect your data so that we can:

  • Provide you with information regarding programs, events and saadhana support, etc., that you have requested and/ or signed up for;
  • Manage our relationship with you (for example, support activities);
  • Establish contact with you through phone calls, WhatsApp messages, email and other social media platforms that you have consented to, to provide support regarding programs, practices and processes that you have registered for.
  • Monitor, measure, improve and protect our content, website, and services and provide an enhanced and personalized user experience for you;
  • Respond to your queries and resolve complaints;
  • Provide any of your information that we are required to submit in order to comply with our regulatory or legal obligations;
  • Detect, prevent, investigate or provide a remedy for criminal, illegal or prohibited activities;
  • Undertake internal testing of our website, systems and services to test and improve their security and performance. In these circumstances, we would anonymize any information used for such testing purposes;
  • Deliver joint content and services with third parties with whom you have a separate relationship (for example, social media platforms);
  • Provide you with information regarding our various initiatives or updates on project progress;
  • Process your donations and provide you with the receipt;

How do we store your data?

We use various technological and procedural security measures to ensure the security, integrity and privacy of the personal information that we collect. We also have implemented reasonable security measures in an effort to protect against the loss, misuse and alteration of the information under our control. Personal information collected by us is stored in secure operating environments that are not available to the public.

Once we obtain your data, we will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Unfortunately, however, no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. As a result, while we strive to protect your User Information, we cannot guarantee its security. You use the Services and provide us with information at your own initiative and risk. If you have reason to believe that your interaction with us is no longer secure, please immediately notify us of the problem by contacting us.

We will only retain your personal data following your application for a period of time depending on the category of data and the purposes for which we hold it.  We will only retain your data after this time if we are required to do so to comply with the applicable laws of India.

We do not share or sell your data

We do not sell any data to third parties for marketing or any other purpose.

What are your data protection rights?

We would like to make sure you are fully aware of all your data protection rights.  Every user is entitled to the following:

The right to access: You have the right to request a copy of your personal data.

The right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to request us to complete information you believe is incomplete.

The right to remove: You have the right to request us to erase/remove your personal data, under certain reasonable conditions. To delete your details, please email srimeru999@gmail.com.

The right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain reasonable conditions.

The right to object to processing: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data, under certain reasonable conditions.

The right to data portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain reasonable conditions.

We make use of third-party services as well as offer services related to the storage of user data, user authentication, user consent and user profile management.

If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at our email: srimeru999@gmail.com.

International Transfers:

As our courses and programs are global, the data we collect may be transferred to, stored and processed in any country where one or more entities associated with SVLC or Soundarya Lahari are based or have facilities in. While other countries or territories may not have the same standards of protection as those in your home country, we will continue to protect the personal data that we transfer in line with this privacy policy.

What are cookies?

Cookies are text files placed on your computer to collect standard internet log information and visitor behaviour information.  When you visit our websites, we may collect information from you automatically through cookies or similar technology.

How do we use cookies?

We use cookies in a range of ways to improve your experience on our website including:

  • Keeping you signed in;
  • Understanding how you use our website;
  • If you have created a user profile and also consented to the use of cookies, we may link information relating to your browsing patterns (on our website) with your user profile.

What types of cookies do we use?

There are a number of different types of cookies, however, our website uses:

Functionality: We use these cookies so that we recognize you on our website and remember your previously selected preferences.  These could include what language you prefer and the location you are in.

Promotion: We use these cookies to collect information about your visit to our website, the content you viewed, the links you followed and information about your browser, device and your IP address.

How to manage cookies:

You can set your browser to not accept cookies, and opt to remove cookies from your browser. As a result, however, in a few cases, some of our website features may not function.

Privacy Policies of other websites:

Our website may contain links to other websites. Our privacy policy applies only to our website. So, if you click on a link to another website, you should read their privacy policy.

Changes to our privacy policy:

We regularly review and make updates to its privacy policy. This web page reflects the most up-to-date version of the privacy policy. By continuing to use our website, you agree to the terms of the amended Privacy Policy.

How to contact us:

If you have any questions about our privacy policy or the data we have of yours, or if you would like to exercise one of your data protection rights, please contact us.

Email us at: 

srimeru999@gmail.com

Or write to us: 

Sri Vidya Learning Centre, #69, 6th Cross Street, Girinagar Phase I, Bengaluru, KA 560085, India.

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