Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Sri Vidya Saraswathi Shaneshchara Temples, Vargal ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website https://srivargalvidyasaraswathi.org.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information from you in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when you:

• Visit our website
• Register for an account
• Book sevas or services
• Fill out a form
• Contact us directly

The personal information we collect may include:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Address information
• Payment information (processed securely through our payment partners)
• Devotee details (gotram, requirements)
• Booking and service preferences

How We Use Collected Information

Sri Vidya Saraswathi Shaneshchara Temples website may collect and use Users personal information for the following purposes:

• To run and operate our Site: We may need your information to display content on the Site correctly.
• To improve customer service: Information you provide helps us respond to your customer service requests and support needs more efficiently.
• To personalize user experience: We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site.
• To improve our Site: We may use feedback you provide to improve our products and services.
• To run a promotion, contest, survey or other Site feature: To send Users information they agreed to receive about topics we think will be of interest to them.
• To send periodic emails: We may use the email address to send User information and updates pertaining to their order. It may also be used to respond to their inquiries, questions, and/or other requests.

Web Browser Cookies

Our Site may use "cookies" to enhance User experience. User's web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. User may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.

We use cookies for:

• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Keeping track of your shopping cart
• Analyzing website traffic and usage patterns
• Improving website functionality

How We Protect Your Information

We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site.

• We use secure servers and encryption for sensitive data
• Payment information is processed through secure, PCI-compliant payment gateways
• We regularly review our security practices and update them as needed
• Access to personal information is limited to authorized personnel only

Third Party Services

We may use third-party services for:

• Payment processing (Razorpay)
• Email services
• Website analytics
• SMS notifications

These third parties have access to your personal information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate personal information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent for data processing

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Sri Vidya Saraswathi Shaneshchara Temples has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect.