Privacy Policy

This policy describes how Shri Mahadeva Siddhivinayaka Durgaparameshwari Devasthana Jeernoddhara Samithi (R.) collects and uses information when you browse this website, send an enquiry or donate.

Information we collect

Information may include name, email, phone, postal address if supplied, enquiry message, donation category and amount, order/transaction reference, payment status, receipt details, consent records and necessary technical/security logs. Payment credentials are handled by the payment provider; the Committee does not collect or store card numbers, CVV, UPI PIN, passwords or OTP.

How we use it

Information is used to respond to enquiries, process and reconcile contributions, issue requested receipts, maintain accounting/audit records, prevent fraud, meet legal duties, secure the website and send essential transaction communications. Optional updates require a separate choice where applicable.

Sharing

Information may be shared as needed with the payment gateway, hosting/database and email vendors, auditors, professional advisers or lawful authorities, bound to appropriate confidentiality and data-protection obligations.

Retention and security

Records are retained only as long as needed for the stated purposes, applicable accounting/legal requirements and dispute handling, then deleted or anonymized where feasible.

Reasonable safeguards such as access controls and restricted administrator permissions are used. No online system can be guaranteed completely secure. Privacy, correction or deletion requests may be sent to [to be confirmed by the Committee]. Some records may need to be retained by law.

Children and updates

Children's information should be submitted by a parent/guardian where needed. Policy updates will be published with a revised effective date.