Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 09/17/2024

Gita Valley ("we," "our," or "us") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal data when you visit our website www.gitavalley.org ("Website") or engage with our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information from you when you visit our Website, interact with our services, or communicate with us. The types of information we collect include:

- Personal Information: Your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other details you provide when signing up for newsletters, filling out forms, or making a donation.

- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit.

- Payment Information: If you make a purchase or donation, we collect payment information such as credit card details via secure third-party payment processors. We do not store your payment information on our servers.

- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our Website. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To process donations, orders, or registrations.
  • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
  • To send you updates, newsletters, promotional materials, and other communications related to Gita Valley (you can opt out at any time).
  • To improve our Website and services through analytics and user feedback.
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

3. SMS Text Messages and Mailchimp Marketing Campaigns

If you opt in to receive SMS text messages or marketing communications from us via Mailchimp, you agree to receive promotional messages and updates about Gita Valley.

- SMS Communications: By providing your phone number and opting in, you consent to receive SMS messages from us. Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying "STOP" to any of our messages.

- Mailchimp Campaigns: If you subscribe to our Mailchimp marketing campaigns, you will receive emails about our updates, events, and promotions. You can unsubscribe from these emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the footer of the email.

We will not share your phone number or email address with third parties for marketing purposes without your consent.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except as described in this policy. We may share your information with:

- Service Providers: Trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website, conducting our business, or servicing you, as long as these parties agree to keep your information confidential.

- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, government agencies).

- Protection of Rights: To protect and defend the rights, property, or safety of Gita Valley, our users, or others.

5. Security of Your Information

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

- Access and Correction: You can request access to or correction of your personal data.

- Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information.

- Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe link or instructions provided in any email we send.

- Data Portability: You may have the right to request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party sites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and the date of the last update will be indicated at the top of the policy. Your continued use of the Website following any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Gita Valley
Email: connect@gitavalley.org
Address: 534 Gita Nagari Road, Port Royal, PA, 17082