Privacy Policy

Om Shantidhama is grateful to all of its supporters including those who donate time or money to help us do our valuable work.  Om Shantidhama maintains strict donor privacy policies to protect the integrity and privacy of personal information gathered from our supporters and visitors through all of our communication channels, as well as from visitors to our Website and those who donate through our Website.

Om Shantidhama does not sell, exchange or rent your personal information to any organization or individual. We will not divulge personal information to any other organization or individual other than that necessary to transact, fulfill and or account for online donations that you have authorized.

Om Shantidhama does not share your information with telemarketing centers. We do not use telephone marketing to solicit funds. Om Shantidhama will only use your phone number if we need to verify information or to thank you for your contribution, ask for your opinion, request your assistance, or invite you to a special event.

What information do we collect?
When you make a donation, attend an event or volunteer with Om Shantidhama, we may ask for information such as your name, address, email address, phone number and other relevant information.

Om Shantidhama uses cookies to facilitate authentication and personalization across our web systems. A cookie is a small amount of data that is sent to your Web browser from a Web server and stored on your computer’s hard drive. Om Shantidhama uses only anonymous information (such as IP address) to track how our online visitors use our website. This data is sometimes stored using cookies.

How do we use your information?
Om Shantidhama uses personally identifiable information you provide about yourself to:

• process your donation

• send you a receipt for your donation

• send you a thank you note for your donation or volunteering

• respond to your questions or comments about Om Shantidhama

• send you additional information about Om Shantidhama Projects and events that may interest you.

Om Shantidhama uses non-identifying basic information (aggregate data) to analyze site use and to improve the content and design of the site. Om Shantidhama may share aggregate data such as how many people attended an event, how many volunteers, average donation amount etc with sponsors and partners.  These statistics will not include any personally identifying information.

Om Shantidhama will not use personal information in any way other than described in this Terms & Conditions. Om Shantidhama requires employees, volunteers, and contractors who have access to personal information to protect information consistent with this privacy policy.  Exceptions to these, as stated above, are limited to sharing personal information to cooperate with law enforcement officials.

Opt-Out
You can opt out of the e-mail updates by clicking the “unsubscribe” button at the bottom of each email or contacting us directly.

Credit Card Security

Om Shantidhama is grateful for the donations that help us continue our valuable work. When you donate to Om Shantidhama online, your credit card information is secured by a reputable security company. Also, your credit card number is used only for that particular transaction and is not stored.  If you allow us to store your credit card or bank information for future use such as recurring donation, such information will be stored by the payment services financial institution.  Om Shantidhama only uses financial institution that adheres to the industry standards for storing such information.

Is donation secure?
Absolutely. The security and confidentiality of your information is our highest priority. We use industry-standard SSL (secure socket layer) technology to protect your information and provide a safe and secure environment for online donations. We do not sell, trade or share your personal information with anyone else, nor send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations, and we only share personal information if you have given us specific permission to do so.

Is donation tax-deductible?
Yes. All cash gifts to Om Shantidhama are Tax Deductible under 80G. Om Shantidhama is also FCRA certified to receive foreign currency funds. To claim tax exemption, please keep the donation receipt as your official record.A donation receipt will be sent to you at the email address that you would have provided while making donations, as soon as your donation is processed.

No liability

The security measures we take may not prevent all loss, misuse or alteration of information on the site. Om Shantidhama is not responsible for any damages or liabilities relating to such security failures. Unauthorized third parties may access data and communications, including email, when communicated via the Internet. Om Shantidhama web site includes links to other web sites. Om Shantidhama cannot ensure the privacy practices of other such sites.

For any questions or comments about this Terms & Conditions or to update any personally identifiable information on www.Omshantidhama.org, please contact us at by sending email to omshantidhama@gmail.com. Om Shantidhama reserves the right to change its Terms & Conditions at any time and will post and highlight any changes at this site.