Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 7, 2026
Shri Hindu Mandir ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (gilbertsvillemandir.org) or make a donation.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide. When you make a donation or contact us, we may collect: full name, email address, phone number (optional), payment information (processed by Stripe — we do not store card numbers), and any optional message you include.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information. We may collect: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of visits, referring URLs, and device information — for analytics and site improvement purposes only.
1.3 Cookies. We use essential cookies required for site functionality, such as session management. We do not use non-essential cookies — including advertising, tracking, or profiling cookies — without your consent. You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain site functionality.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To process your donation and send a receipt
- To display your name on the Donor Wall (if you opted in)
- To send event announcements and temple updates (only if you subscribed)
- To respond to your inquiries
- To comply with legal obligations
- To improve our website and services
We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Third-Party Services
Stripe: Payment processing. Your card data is transmitted directly to Stripe's PCI-compliant servers. See Stripe's Privacy Policy.
Supabase: Database hosting for donation records. Data is stored on secure, encrypted servers.
Resend: Email delivery for donation receipts. Your email address is shared with Resend solely for delivery purposes.
Vercel: Website hosting. See Vercel's Privacy Policy.
GoFundMe: Our website contains a link to our GoFundMe campaign page, which is operated independently by GoFundMe. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of GoFundMe or any other third-party website. We encourage you to review the applicable Privacy Policy of any third-party website you visit before providing your personal information.
4. Cross-Border Data Transfers
Shri Hindu Mandir is based in the United States. Our third-party service providers — including Stripe, Supabase, Resend, and Vercel — store and process data on servers located in the United States and other jurisdictions. By using our website or making a donation, you acknowledge that your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
We take reasonable steps to ensure that any cross-border transfer of personal information is handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (APP 8) and India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023.
5. Data Retention
We retain donation records for a minimum of 7 years for accounting and legal purposes. Contact information is retained as long as you wish to receive communications from us. You may request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements) at any time.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including SSL/TLS encryption, secure database access controls, and limited staff access to donor data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information
- Request deletion or erasure of your personal information
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Lodge a complaint with the relevant privacy authority in your jurisdiction
Australian residents have rights under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). You may request access to or correction of your personal information at any time. If you believe we have handled your personal information in breach of the APPs, you may contact us first to resolve the matter. If unresolved, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au.
Indian residents have rights under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (DPDPA). This includes the right to access information about your personal data, the right to correction and erasure, and the right to grievance redressal. To exercise these rights or raise a grievance, please contact us at the details below. If unresolved, you may escalate to the Data Protection Board of India once established under the DPDPA.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@gilbertsvillemandir.org. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with their information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.