Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 29/04/2025


At Hare Krishna Movement Raipur, we are deeply committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our devotees, donors, visitors, and well-wishers. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [https://www.hkmraipur.org] (the “Site”).

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Register for events or programs

  • Sign up for newsletters or updates

  • Make donations

  • Contact us through forms or emails

  • Participate in online sadhana or spiritual activities

The personal information we collect may include:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Payment or donation details (processed securely through trusted third-party gateways)

We also collect non-personal data such as browser type, operating system, IP address, and access times for analytics and website performance optimization.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To communicate important updates about events, classes, and spiritual programs

  • To process donations and send receipts

  • To respond to inquiries and requests

  • To maintain records of our community engagement

  • To improve our website experience and outreach efforts

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third parties.

3. Donation Security

All online donations are processed through secure and encrypted payment gateways. We do not store your credit/debit card information on our servers.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand user behavior and improve our services. You may choose to disable cookies in your browser settings.

We also use third-party tools like Google Analytics to track visitor activity and site usage patterns.

5. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites or resources related to Krishna consciousness. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.

6. Your Consent

By using our website, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you submit personal information, you agree to its collection, use, and sharing in accordance with this policy.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected with a revised “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

Hare Krishna Movement Raipur
Hare Krishna Movement, New VIP Estate Ave, VIP Colony, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492007
Email: hkmbhilai@gmail.com
Phone: 077140 56774
Website: https://www.hkmraipur.org

“Always think of Me, become My devotee, worship Me and offer your homage unto Me. Thus you will come to Me without fail.” — Bhagavad Gita 18.6