Effective Date: Nov 1, 2024
Pashupati Buddha Mandir of NC (PBM) is committed to protecting the privacy of its website visitors, donors, and members. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our website.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide and improve our services, engage with our community, and fulfill our nonprofit mission. The types of information we may collect include:
- Personal Information: Information you provide when completing forms or input fields, such as your name, email address, phone number, or other identifying information.
- Technical Information: Data collected automatically through Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and other visitor tracking tools, such as IP addresses, browser type, device type, and browsing behavior on our website.
- Interaction Data: Information about your interactions with PBM, including donations, email subscriptions, and participation in events or programs.
- An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
- If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
- Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect helps us to:
- Understand website performance and improve user experience through Google Analytics and Google Search Console.
- Engage and communicate with visitors, supporters, and the community through emails and other marketing tools, such as Zeffy.com.
- Analyze and track visitor usage to measure engagement and website effectiveness.
3. How We Protect Your Data
PBM is dedicated to securing your personal information and implements standard security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration of your data. These measures include:
- Data Encryption: We encrypt sensitive information, particularly financial data, to protect it from unauthorized access.
- Access Control: Access to your personal data is limited to authorized personnel and only for purposes relevant to our nonprofit activities.
- Regular Security Audits: We conduct regular security audits and assessments to strengthen our data protection protocols.
4. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services
As a nonprofit organization, PBM does not sell, trade, or otherwise share personal information with third parties for commercial purposes. However, we may use third-party services to enhance our website and communication efforts, including:
- Google Analytics and Google Search Console: Used to analyze website performance and user engagement.
- Email Marketing Platforms (e.g., Zeffy.com): Used to manage and deliver emails, newsletters, and announcements. These platforms may have access to limited personal data solely for communication purposes.
We ensure that any third-party services we use adhere to strict data protection standards and handle your data in compliance with this Privacy Policy.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access and Correct: Request access to your personal information and make corrections as needed.
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from our email lists or marketing communications at any time by using the “unsubscribe” link provided in the emails or by contacting us directly.
6. Changes to this Privacy Policy
PBM may update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory compliance. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
Pashupati Buddha Mandir of NC
Email: contact@pbmnc.org
Phone: 9102868188
1132 COZY OAK AVE
CARY, NC 27519, US
Thank you for your trust in PBM and your support of our mission.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe and respectful experience on our website.