Privacy Policy

Last updated on Dec 11th 2024

Shuktal Spiritual Foundation ("we," "our," "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe online experience. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website shuktal.com ("Website"), use our services, or engage in donations.

By using our Website and services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: When you make a donation or interact with our Website, we may ask for certain personal information, including: full name, email id, mobile number, address, PAN number etc.
• Non-Personal Information: We may also collect non-personal information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior on our Website. This information helps us improve the functionality and performance of the Website.

How We Use Collected Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Processing Donations: To process and confirm your donation, including sending receipts and updates.
• Communication: To communicate with you regarding your donation, our services, or updates on Shuktal Spiritual Foundation's activities. We will send you receipts and other transactional communications via email.
• Improvement of Services: To improve our Website, services, and customer support.
• Security and Fraud Prevention: To maintain security and prevent fraudulent transactions.

Data Security

Your privacy is important to us. We use industry-standard security measures, including encryption, to protect your personal information during transmission and storage. We do not store sensitive payment information like credit card details; this is handled by a trusted and secure third-party payment gateway.

Sharing Your Personal Information

We respect your privacy and will not share, sell, or rent your personal information to third parties, except as necessary for processing payments or complying with legal obligations.

• Payment Gateway: We use trusted third-party payment processors to handle your payments. These payment processors are obligated to protect your information and will only use it to process transactions securely. We do not store your payment card details.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information to comply with legal requirements, respond to legal requests, or protect our rights, property, or safety, as well as the rights and safety of others.

Email Communications

We may send emails to you related to your donations, including receipts, confirmation of payments, and other important communications. These emails are necessary for the completion of the donation process.

We will not send unsolicited marketing emails without your consent. You can opt out of non-essential communication by contacting us directly.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Website. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device and help us remember your preferences, improve the Website performance, and analyze usage patterns.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but please note that doing so may affect your experience on our Website.

Refund and Cancellation Policy

Once a donation has been processed, we do not offer refunds or cancellations. We kindly ask that donors make their contributions with full confidence, knowing that the donation is being made voluntarily and freely. If you have any concerns, please reach out to us before making the donation.

Data Storage and Retention

• Data Storage: We may store your personal information and user data on secure servers and cloud-based storage systems. These systems are designed to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration.
• Data Retention: We will retain your personal information and user data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When your data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized to prevent identification.
• Account Deactivation: If you deactivate your account, your personal information and user data may be retained for a reasonable period as required by law or for legitimate business purposes. However, your data will no longer be accessible through the App.
• Data Backup: We regularly backup data to prevent data loss. These backups may include your personal information and user data. While we take all necessary precautions to protect your data, we cannot guarantee the security of data during transmission or in the event of unexpected technical failures.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

Shuktal Spiritual Foundation reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal information.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Shuktal Spiritual Foundation

Official Address: 725/1, Talawade Phata, Anjaneri, Tal. Trimbakeshwar, Dist. Nashik, Pin-422212, Maharashtra, India

Phone: +91 94222 49499 | +91 88888 06411
Email: admin@shuktal.com | contact@shuktal.com | support@shuktal.com

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with relevant data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, in India.