ISKCON Asansol
Privacy Policy
How we collect, use and protect the information you share with the temple.
Effective date: 17 September 2026
1. Introduction
ISKCON Asansol (“we”, “us”, “our”), operated by NAMHATTA DEVELOPMENT TRUST, respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and safeguard your information when you visit www.iskconasansol.com or interact with the temple through our website.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.
2. Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to serve you, which may include:
Contact details — such as your name, email address and phone number — when you submit a donation, a Nitya Seva pledge, a contact enquiry or a daily summary subscription.
Practice information — such as your daily chanting rounds and sadhana updates — when you voluntarily record them on the My Bhakti Day page.
Usage information — such as pages visited and general browser or device details — collected automatically to help us improve the website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to process donations and seva pledges, respond to your enquiries, send you the daily summaries or updates you have requested, improve the content and performance of the website, and comply with applicable legal obligations.
We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information to any third party.
4. Email Communications
If you register your consent to receive a daily summary or other updates, we will use your email address to send you those communications. You may withdraw your consent or unsubscribe at any time by contacting us, after which we will stop sending such emails.
If no practice activity is recorded for an extended period, we may pause or stop automated emails in line with the notices included in those emails.
5. Payments and Donations
Donation and seva payments made through the website are processed by our payment service providers. We do not store your full card details, UPI credentials or banking passwords on our servers. Payment-related information is handled in accordance with the payment provider's own privacy and security standards.
6. Data Security
We apply reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. While no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, we strive to use commercially acceptable means to safeguard your data.
7. Cookies and Local Storage
The website may use cookies and browser local storage to remember your preferences (such as language selection), keep your session active and understand how the website is used. You can control or delete these through your browser settings.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites, such as video or social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
9. Children's Privacy
This website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
10. Your Rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal information we hold about you, subject to applicable law. To exercise these rights, or if you have any questions about this policy, please reach out using the contact details below.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at iskconasansol@gmail.com or +91 94333 20314, or write to us at: NH2 Bye-Pass, Garui, Asansol, West Bengal 713341.
Questions about your privacy?
We are happy to help. Reach us through the Contact Us page, or review our FAQs for quick answers.
