Privacy Policy

Shri Krishna Vrundavana – North Carolina

Last updated: April 1, 2026

Who We Are

Shri Krishna Vrundavana – North Carolina (“SKVNC”, “we”, “our”, “us”) operates the website:
👉 https://skvnc.org

We are a nonprofit spiritual and cultural organization dedicated to seva, dharma, and community activities.

Information We Collect

Comments

When visitors leave comments on our website, we may collect:

Information entered in the comment form (such as name and email)
Visitor’s IP address
Browser user agent string

This information is used to help detect spam and maintain website security.

Media Uploads

If you upload images to the website:

Please avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS)
Visitors to the website may be able to download and extract location data from images

Cookies

We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking purposes.

However, limited cookies may be set by:

The website platform (e.g., WordPress)
Your browser
Third-party services (such as embedded content or payment processors)

These cookies are used only for basic functionality and security.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Pages on our site may include embedded content (such as videos, images, or external forms).

Our website may also use third-party services such as Square for secure payment processing.

These third-party services may:

Collect data about you
Use cookies
Track your interaction with their content

Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more details.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Operate and maintain the website
Manage comments and user interactions
Process donations, registrations, or seva bookings
Improve website functionality and security
Communicate temple-related updates (only if you opt in)

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

Your information may be shared only:

With trusted service providers (such as payment processors like Square)
When required for legal, security, or fraud prevention purposes

Data Retention

Comments and related metadata may be retained indefinitely
Administrative and financial records may be retained as required by applicable laws

Your Rights

If you have submitted personal information through our website, you may:

Request access to your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal data

Please note that certain data may be retained for legal, administrative, or security purposes.

To make a request, please contact us via our website.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.

Donations & Payments

If you make donations through our website:

Payments are processed securely through Square or other trusted providers
We do not store or have access to your full credit/debit card details
Payment information is handled directly by the payment provider

Please review the privacy policy of the respective provider for more details.

Children’s Privacy

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

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
👉 https://skvnc.org/contact-us