Privacy Policy
Effective May 8, 2026
Gokul Bhavan Gauḍīya Maṭha ("Gokul Bhavan," "we," "us") is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit religious organization. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how it is used.
1. Information We Collect
When you register with us, we collect:
- Name, email address, and age
- Mailing address and country
- Phone number and WhatsApp contact number
- Gender (for appropriate program groupings)
We may also collect information you voluntarily provide through contact forms or email correspondence.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used solely to support our spiritual and community mission:
- Sending program schedules, event announcements, and class updates
- Communicating via WhatsApp or phone for community coordination
- Organizing devotional programs, saṅgas, and festival events
- Providing spiritual guidance and correspondence
- Maintaining records for our non-profit activities
3. We Do Not Sell or Share Your Data
Your personal information is never sold, rented, or shared with any third party for commercial purposes. We do not use your data for advertising, marketing, or any activity outside of our non-profit spiritual mission. Information is shared internally only among designated coordinators and volunteers who need it to serve the community.
4. Free Programs and No Commercial Activity
All classes, teachings, satsaṅgas, and events offered by Gokul Bhavan Gauḍīya Maṭha are provided free of charge. We do not use registration data to solicit purchases, subscriptions, or paid services of any kind. Donations to support our mission are voluntary and separate from any program participation.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. Our systems are maintained on secure servers. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
You may at any time:
- Request a copy of the information we hold about you
- Ask us to correct or update your information
- Request that we delete your information from our records
- Unsubscribe from communications
To exercise any of these rights, email us at bkdasa@gmail.com.
7. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website does not use advertising cookies or tracking pixels. We may use basic, privacy-respecting analytics to understand how pages are visited. No personally identifiable information is collected through website browsing.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of our site or programs after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: