Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 18 Aug 2026

This website is owned and operated by ISKCON Ballari. In this Privacy Policy, “we”, “us”, and “our” refer to ISKCON Ballari.

At ISKCON Ballari, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect through our website, why we collect it, how we use and protect it, how long we retain it, and the choices available to you.

By using this website or voluntarily providing your personal information, you acknowledge and accept the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Personal Information

You may browse most of our website without providing personally identifiable information.

However, we may collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it through forms, enquiries, registrations, donations, seva participation, event registrations, volunteer applications, or other services available through our website.

Depending on the purpose, the information may include:

• Name
• Mobile number
• Email address
• Postal address
• City, State and PIN code
• Information provided in an enquiry or registration form
• Donation and seva-related information
• Other information voluntarily submitted by you

We collect only the information reasonably required for the purpose for which it is provided.

We do not sell or trade your personal information. We do not share your personal information with third parties except where you have authorized us to do so, where it is necessary to provide a requested service, or where disclosure is required or permitted by applicable law.

Donations and Seva

When you make a donation or offer a seva through our website, we may collect information such as your name, mobile number, email address and postal address.

This information may be used to:

• Acknowledge and process your donation or seva.
• Issue a donation receipt or applicable tax-related documentation.
• Communicate with you regarding your donation or seva.
• Address any issue related to the processing of your transaction.
• Fulfil any specific seva-related request made by you.

Where a donation or seva requires details for sankalpa, archana, or other devotional purposes, we may collect the relevant information voluntarily provided by you.

Payment transactions may be processed through authorized third-party payment gateways. We do not intend to store your complete card, banking, UPI, or other payment credentials on our website. Such information is handled by the respective payment service provider according to its own privacy and security practices.

Enquiries and Communications

When you contact ISKCON Ballari through our website, email, telephone, WhatsApp, social media, or other communication channels, we may collect the information you provide, such as your name, contact details, and the contents of your enquiry.

We use this information to:

• Respond to your enquiry.
• Provide information about temple activities, programs, festivals, and services.
• Assist you with registrations, seva, volunteering, or other requests.
• Maintain appropriate records of communications.

If you choose to receive communications from us, we may use your contact information to share relevant updates about Krishna consciousness, temple festivals, spiritual programs, devotional activities, seva opportunities, and other ISKCON Ballari initiatives.

You may request to stop receiving such communications at any time.

Event, Festival and Program Registrations

If you register for a festival, spiritual program, seminar, contest, volunteer activity, FOLK activity, or other temple initiative, we may collect the information necessary to administer the activity and communicate with you.

Such information will be used only for the relevant purpose and related administrative requirements.

Where information concerning children or minors is collected, it should be provided by a parent or lawful guardian where applicable.

Website Usage and Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand how visitors use the website, maintain security, and enhance the user experience.

Cookies may collect information such as browser type, device information, general website activity, and pages visited.

You may be able to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the website.

Where third-party services such as analytics, embedded content, social media features, maps, payment services, or other website tools are used, those services may collect information in accordance with their respective privacy policies.

Use of Information

Personal information collected by us may be used for purposes including:

• Providing the services or information requested by you.
• Processing donations, seva, registrations, and enquiries.
• Communicating important information relating to your request.
• Sending permitted updates about festivals, programs, devotional activities, and temple initiatives.
• Maintaining appropriate administrative, accounting, and legal records.
• Improving our website, programs, and services.
• Protecting the security and integrity of our website and users.
• Complying with applicable laws and legal requirements.

We use personal information only for legitimate purposes connected with our activities and the services you have requested.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by applicable law.

For example, information relating to donations and financial transactions may need to be retained for statutory, accounting, tax, audit, or legal purposes.

When personal information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to securely delete or dispose of it, subject to applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, electronic, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, misuse, or destruction.

However, no method of transmitting information over the internet or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Therefore, while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted through the internet.

Sharing of Information

We respect the confidentiality of your personal information.

We may share information with authorized service providers where reasonably necessary to operate our website or provide services requested by you, such as payment processing, website hosting, communication, technology, or other essential services.

We may also disclose personal information where:

• You have provided your consent.
• It is necessary to provide a service requested by you.
• Disclosure is required by law, regulation, court order, or legal process.
• It is necessary to protect the rights, property, safety, or security of ISKCON Ballari, our users, donors, devotees, or others.
• It is necessary to investigate fraud, security issues, or unlawful activity.

We do not sell or trade your personal information.

Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to websites, social media platforms, payment gateways, or other third-party services.

These third-party websites operate independently and may have their own privacy policies and terms of use. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or policies of third-party websites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party website before providing your personal information.

Your Rights and Choices

Subject to applicable law, you may contact us to:

• Ask what personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request restriction of certain uses of your information.
• Request deletion of your personal information where legally permissible.
• Withdraw consent for communications that you have voluntarily opted to receive.

Certain information may need to be retained where required for legal, accounting, tax, regulatory, security, or other legitimate purposes.

To exercise any applicable privacy rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

Children’s Privacy

Our website may contain spiritual, educational, festival, and family-oriented content intended for devotees, families, youth, and the wider community.

We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children without appropriate parental or guardian involvement where required.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate consent, please contact us so that we can review and take appropriate action.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, services, legal requirements, or privacy practices.

Any updated Privacy Policy will be published on this page with the revised effective date.

We encourage you to review this page periodically so that you remain informed about how we collect, use, protect, and retain personal information.

Contact Us

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

ISKCON Ballari
Kappagal Rd, near Brahmaiaah Temple,
Beechi Nagar, Gandhi Nagar,
Ballari, Karnataka 583103 

Phone: +91 93439 92464 || +91 80953 45204
Email: bellary.ispd@hkm-group.org
Website: https://iskconballari.org/

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to privacy-related requests and concerns within an appropriate period.

Our Commitment

ISKCON Ballari is committed to serving the community in the spirit of Sri Krishna consciousness and devotional service, while respecting the privacy and trust of everyone who connects with us.

Your personal information is treated with care, responsibility, and respect, and is used only for legitimate purposes connected with our temple activities, services, communications, and legal obligations.