Privacy Policy

Introduction

Guru Dharma Pracharana Sabha (GDPS) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide when using our official website at https://gdps.sivagiri.com.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use our website:

Personal Information

Full name
Email address
Mobile / WhatsApp number
Date of birth, gender, and profession (for membership registration)
Permanent and correspondence address details
Membership number and related registration details
Photograph uploaded for membership or identification purposes
Billing and payment details for donations, membership fees, or other online payments

Non-Personal Information

Browser type and version
Device information
IP address
Pages visited and general website usage data

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

To process membership registration, renewal, and related services
To manage donations and payment transactions made through the website
To verify identity through OTP or other authentication methods where applicable
To issue membership receipts, certificates, and official communications
To provide access to member-related features and website content
To respond to enquiries submitted through our contact forms
To improve website functionality, security, and user experience
To send important notices related to your membership, donations, or services

Data Protection

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Uploaded documents and images may be stored on secure cloud storage used by the organization.

However, while we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party payment gateways and service providers to process online payments securely. These providers may collect and process your information according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the policies of such third parties before completing a transaction.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, maintain login sessions, and analyze website traffic. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the website may not function properly as a result.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only when required by law, to comply with legal process, or to protect the rights and safety of Guru Dharma Pracharana Sabha (GDPS) and its members.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Contact page: https://gdps.sivagiri.com/contactus

Last updated: May 30, 2026