Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [Insert Date]
Sri Thirupathi Venkateswara Perumal Thirukovil, Thiruvannamalai (Sri Valli Siddhar Peedam Trust) (hereinafter referred to as “the Trust”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
a) Personal Information
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Postal address
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Donation details (if applicable)
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Any information voluntarily submitted through contact forms or event registrations
b) Non-Personal Information
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Device information
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Pages visited and time spent on the website
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Cookies and usage data
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
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To respond to inquiries and provide requested services
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To process donations and issue acknowledgments
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To send updates about temple activities, events, and spiritual programs (if opted in)
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To improve website functionality and user experience
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To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
3. Donations & Payment Information
If donations are made through the website, payment details are processed securely through trusted third-party payment gateways. The Trust does not store sensitive financial information such as credit/debit card details.
Users are advised to review the privacy policies of the respective payment gateway providers.
4. Cookies Policy
Our website may use cookies to:
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Improve website performance
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Analyze visitor behavior
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Enhance user experience
You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
However, while we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. The Trust is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party websites. Users are encouraged to review their privacy policies separately.
7. Retention of Information
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable law.
8. Your Rights
Subject to applicable Indian laws, you may:
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Request access to your personal information
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Request correction of inaccurate data
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Request deletion of your personal data (where applicable)
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Withdraw consent for communications
Requests may be sent to the contact email provided below.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
The Trust reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Information
For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Sri Valli Siddhar Peedam Trust
Sri Thirupathi Venkateswara Perumal Thirukovil
Thiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, India
Email: srivallisiddharpeedamtrust@gmail.com