Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Pandharpur collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website or mobile application.

SECTION 1 – WHAT DO WE DO WITH YOUR INFORMATION?

When you purchase or donate through our website or application, we collect the personal information you provide, such as your name, contact number, address, and email address.

When you browse our site, we automatically receive your device’s Internet Protocol (IP) address in order to learn about your browser and operating system.

Email marketing (if applicable): With your permission, we may send you emails about our services, activities, and important updates.

SECTION 2 – CONSENT

How do you get my consent?

When you provide personal information to complete a transaction, verify a payment, place an order, or arrange for a service, you consent to our collecting and using it for that specific purpose only.

Secondary use of information

If we ask for your personal information for a secondary purpose, such as marketing, we will either ask you directly for your expressed consent or provide an option to decline.

How do I withdraw my consent?

If you change your mind, you may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at iskconpandharpur@pamho.net.

SECTION 3 – DISCLOSURE

We may disclose your personal information if required by law or if you violate our Terms of Service.

SECTION 4 – PAYMENT

We use CCAvenue as our payment gateway. We do not store your card or banking details on our servers.

Payment information is encrypted in accordance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS). Transaction data is retained only as long as necessary to complete the transaction and is not stored thereafter.

CCAvenue complies with PCI-DSS standards managed by the PCI Security Standards Council, supported by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.

You may review CCAvenue’s terms here: https://www.ccavenue.com/terms_conditions.jsp

SECTION 5 – THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Third-party service providers used by us will collect, use, and disclose your information only to the extent necessary to perform their services.

Certain providers, such as payment processors, have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them to understand how your information is handled.

Some providers may operate in jurisdictions different from yours. Your information may be subject to the laws of those jurisdictions.

Links

When you click links on our website or app, they may direct you to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites.

SECTION 6 – SECURITY

We take reasonable precautions and follow industry best practices to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

SECTION 7 – COOKIES

We use cookies to maintain user sessions and improve usability. Cookies are not used to personally identify users on other websites.

SECTION 8 – AGE OF CONSENT

By using this site or app, you confirm that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province of residence, or you have provided consent for any minor dependents.

SECTION 9 – CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes take effect immediately upon posting on this page.

If our organization is merged or acquired, your information may be transferred to the new owners to continue providing services.

QUESTIONS AND CONTACT INFORMATION

If you would like to access, correct, amend, or delete any personal information, or register a complaint, please contact: