Privacy Policy

Effective Date:** June 27, 2025

## 1. Information We Collect

### Personal Information
- **Account Information:** Name, email address, phone number
- **Donation Information:** Payment details, billing address, donation history
- **Event Registration:** Contact information, dietary restrictions, special needs
- **Newsletter Subscription:** Email address and preferences

### Automatically Collected Information
- **Cookies and Tracking:** Website usage data, IP address, browser information
- **Analytics:** Page views, time spent on site, user interactions

## 2. How We Use Your Information

- Process donations and event registrations
- Send newsletters and temple updates
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Comply with legal and tax requirements
- Respond to inquiries and provide customer support

## 3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- **Payment Processors:** To process donations securely
- **Email Service Providers:** To send newsletters and updates
- **Legal Authorities:** When required by law
- **Service Providers:** Who assist with website operations under confidentiality agreements

## 4. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and login status
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Improve user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

## 5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:
- Secure socket layer (SSL) encryption for payment processing
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

## 6. Children's Privacy

- We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
- Users between 13-17 require parental consent
- Parents may request deletion of their child's information

## 7. Your Rights

You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Withdraw consent for data processing

## 8. Data Retention

We retain your information as long as:
- Your account remains active
- Required for legal or tax purposes
- Necessary to provide requested services

## 9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

## 10. International Users

This website is operated from the United States and governed by US privacy laws.

## 11. Changes to Privacy Policy

We will notify users of material changes to this policy via email or website notice.

## 12. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests:
**Wat Pa Lao Buddhadham Inc.**
West Henrietta, NY
info@watpalaorochester.com