Privacy Policy

Revision Date: 03 May, 2023

Mohanji Foundation (“us”, “we”, or “our”) operates the https://mohanjiacharyas.org website (the “Service”). Mohanji Foundation is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of any personal information which you provide to us. This Privacy Policy describes Mohanji Foundation’s policies and procedures on the collection, use, storage and disclosure of your personal information in connection with the offerings that Mohanji Foundation provides to you (Services). By accessing the Mohanji Foundation website or any of the Mohanji Foundation apps (together, Websites) and providing your information, you indicate your acceptance of this Privacy Policy, as amended from time to time.

Collection of Personal Information

You may provide personal information to Mohanji Foundation for a variety of reasons, including:

• to receive information about, or to participate in, Mohanji Foundation or other initiatives undertaken by the Mohanji Foundation
• to receive information about or become involved in Mohanji Foundation activities
• to purchase Mohanji Foundation products or merchandise
• to make a donation to Mohanji Foundation for its Ashrams and/or any other initiatives undertaken by Mohanji Foundation that you wish to support
• to attend a Mohanji Foundation event, pilgrimage or retreat

This personal information may include (without limitation) details such as your name, image, age, date of birth, address, postcode, mobile number, email address, health & dietary information, personal practices, beliefs and other biographical information. If you purchase products or make a donation to Mohanji Foundation, you may provide Mohanji Foundation with credit card details and other information which will allow Mohanji Foundation to process the transaction. Note that Mohanji Foundation does not store credit card information. The choice of how much information you provide to Mohanji Foundation is yours, and of course if you want to make a donation or otherwise participate in Mohanji Foundation programs and events, Mohanji Foundation will require certain information from you in order to provide the services or conduct the programs and events.

How Does Mohanji Foundation Use Your Personal Information?

The personal information you provide through our Websites may be used for the following purposes:

• to provide you with information or other communications about Mohanji Foundation
• to promote Mohanji Foundation and/or its activities and events
• to keep you informed in all the initiatives undertaken by Mohanji Foundation
• to analyse statistics in relation to the Mohanji Foundation community

If you choose to provide your personal details to Mohanji Foundation, you agree that your personal information may be displayed or included as set out above. You also agree that your personal details may accordingly be identified, recovered and displayed by internet search engines. This is applicable with regards to testimonials (audio, video and written) which get published on Mohanji Foundation websites and shared via social media.

We may also collect information about how the Service is accessed and used (“Usage Data”). This may include your computer’s IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data.

How Visible Is My Information?

Your information will not be made available without your prior consent. If you believe your information has been made available without consent, you may correct this by contacting news@mohanji.org. In specific instances (e.g. written testimonials), your information may be searchable and displayed on public platforms with your prior written consent.

Communication Preferences

If you agree to receive Mohanji Foundation emails, we may use your information to send updates, promotions, and news about our events and activities. You can unsubscribe via links in our emails or by contacting news@mohanji.org.

Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not share your personal information with other organisations, event organisers or third parties, except with volunteers and authorised vendors or suppliers who have signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement, and only if required to perform work they are contracted for.

We may disclose personal information to suppliers, event organisers, or other third parties strictly for operational reasons such as website maintenance, analytics, or fulfilment of services and event logistics.

Transfer of Personal Information

Your information may be stored or processed in locations outside your local jurisdiction. By submitting your information, you agree to this transfer. Mohanji Foundation ensures your data is protected and transferred only when appropriate security controls are in place. We do not sell your information and only disclose it as required by law or to prevent harm.

Security & Storage of Your Information

We take reasonable steps to secure your personal data, including storing it in cloud-based secure environments accessible only by authorised personnel. However, we cannot guarantee absolute security over the internet.

Access, Correction and Complaints

• Access: You can request access to your personal data by contacting news@mohanji.org.
• Correction: If your data is inaccurate or outdated, we will correct it upon request.
• Complaints: If you have any concerns regarding your data privacy, please reach out to news@mohanji.org.

Links to Other Websites

Mohanji Foundation is not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of websites linked through our Websites, including third-party platforms such as Facebook Fundraisers. We recommend reading their privacy policies separately.

Cookies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit certain websites. They help the website function and assist the owner in analysing usage.

Why Do We Use Cookies?

• Analytics: To track site usage and performance improvements
• Preferences: To remember user settings and preferences
• Session Management: To manage logged-in sessions and navigation
• Functionality: To support site features such as form steps

Third-Party Cookies

You may receive cookies from third parties like Google. We do not control these cookies and recommend checking their sites for details.

Managing Cookie Preferences

You can delete or block cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may impair site functionality.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. Major changes will be posted prominently on our website or notified by email if appropriate.