Effective Date: 1 March, 2010

At Dr S. S. Srikanta Sastri – Official Website (https://www.srikanta-sastri.org), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and interact with us. Please read this policy carefully to understand how we handle your personal information.


1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect the following types of information when you use our website:
• Personal Identification Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide us through contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, or other communication channels.

• Usage Data: This includes information on how you use our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages you visit. This data helps us understand how users interact with our site and improve user experience.

• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience. Cookies may store preferences, help us understand site traffic, and provide targeted advertisements or content. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.



2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
• To provide, maintain, and improve our website services.
• To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries or sending newsletters.
• To understand user behavior and trends to improve website functionality and content.
• To comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.



3. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
• Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website or services, such as web hosting or email marketing services. These service providers are contractually obligated to handle your information securely and only as necessary for their service.

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law, or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect our rights, or defend against legal claims.



4. SECURITY OF YOUR INFORMATION

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.



5. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.

• Correction: You can update or correct any inaccurate personal data we have about you.

• Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal restrictions.

• Opt-Out of Communications: You can unsubscribe from our newsletters or other marketing communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in the email or contacting us directly.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.



6. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.



7. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to periodically review this policy to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.