Privacy & Data Protection
Tree of Devotion is an ISKCON-affiliated community initiative. This notice explains how and why we collect, store, use, and share personal information, and the rights you have in relation to your data.
Cookie policy
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Who we are
“We”, “us”, and “our” refer to Tree of Devotion and its administrators who coordinate online groups, sessions, and community support. We take privacy seriously and aim to keep personal data secure and accessed only by those who need it to support you.
What personal data we may collect
- Name (or preferred name) and email address
- Country/timezone and session preferences (optional)
- Messages you send to us via forms, email, or other contact methods
- Basic technical data (e.g., browser/device data and anonymised analytics), where enabled
- If you donate: payment/transaction references (processed by the payment provider)
How we use your personal data
- To respond to enquiries and provide requested information
- To help match you with appropriate groups, guides, or sessions
- To communicate important updates you have asked for (e.g., session details)
- To maintain internal records and improve community support
- To handle donations and maintain necessary financial records (where applicable)
Legal basis for processing
We process personal data where it is necessary for legitimate interests (for example, supporting seekers and administering sessions), to comply with legal obligations (such as record-keeping), to perform a contract (where applicable), or with your consent (for example, where you opt in to communications).
Sharing your personal data
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We only share information when it is necessary to provide the service you requested or to operate the website (for example, with trusted service providers such as website hosting, email delivery tools, analytics, or payment processors).
How long we keep your data
We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purposes described above, and where relevant for charitable, statutory, or legal obligations. Donation-related records may need to be retained for longer periods for accounting/audit requirements.
Your rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights including:
- Access to the personal information we hold about you
- Correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Erasure of your information (in certain circumstances)
- Restriction or objection to processing (in certain circumstances)
- Data portability (where applicable)
- Withdrawal of consent (where processing is based on consent)
International data transfers
Some services we use (e.g., hosting, email, analytics) may process data outside your country. Where that happens, we aim to use appropriate safeguards to protect your data.
Changes to this notice
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will be posted on this page.
Contact
If you have privacy questions or want to exercise your rights, email: info@treeofdevotion.com