Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1st May, 2025
Website: https://www.triratnafoundation.com/

Triratna International Foundation respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website, forms, donations, communications, events, and other foundation-related activities.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or interact with us.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Donation details
  • Volunteer or membership information
  • Event registration details
  • Messages or inquiries submitted through contact forms

We may also collect basic technical information automatically, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited on our website
  • Date and time of visit
  • General website usage data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries or messages
  • To process donations and provide donation-related communication
  • To manage event registrations, volunteer participation, and foundation activities
  • To send updates, newsletters, announcements, or foundation-related information
  • To improve our website, services, and communication
  • To maintain records for administrative, legal, and compliance purposes
  • To protect the security and integrity of our website

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

3. Donations and Payment Information

If you make a donation through our website or a third-party payment provider, your payment information may be processed securely by the payment service provider.

Triratna International Foundation does not directly store sensitive payment details such as full credit card numbers, debit card numbers, or banking credentials. Payment processing is handled according to the privacy and security policies of the payment provider used.

4. Email Communications

If you provide your email address, we may use it to send you foundation updates, donation confirmations, event details, newsletters, or other relevant communications.

You may unsubscribe from non-essential email communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in the email or by contacting us directly.

5. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience, understand website traffic, and analyze how visitors use the site.

Cookies are small files stored on your device. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

6. Sharing of Information

We may share limited personal information only when necessary, including with:

  • Trusted service providers who help operate our website or manage communications
  • Donation or payment processing providers
  • Event or volunteer management tools
  • Legal, regulatory, or government authorities when required by law

Any third-party service providers are expected to protect your information and use it only for the purpose of providing services to the foundation.

7. Data Security

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

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. While we work to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including administrative, donation, communication, legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

When information is no longer needed, we may securely delete, archive, or anonymize it.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental or guardian consent.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without proper consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.

10. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, donation platforms, social media pages, or other external resources.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.

11. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt out of certain communications
  • Ask questions about how your information is used

To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the details below.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

Triratna International Foundation
Website: https://www.triratnafoundation.com/
Email: info@drkumargurung.com
Address: 2488 County Road 45, Fort Calhoun, NE, United States, 68023