Effective Date: [Insert Date, e.g., December 9, 2025]
1. Introduction
Welcome to www.dkmt.org. This website is owned and operated by Dakshinamurthy Math, under the administration of the AUM FOUNDATION Trust, a registered charitable trust based in Puri, Odisha.
We value the trust you place in us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, order books from Aum Prakashan Mandir, book accommodation at our Guest House, or make a donation.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect specific information to provide our spiritual, educational, and charitable services effectively.
A. Personal Information
When you interact with our site, we may collect:
- Identity Details: Name, Age, Gender.
- Contact Information: Email address, Phone number, and Billing/Postal Address.
- Tax Compliance Data: Permanent Account Number (PAN) and Aadhaar number (Mandatory for 80G Donation Receipts).
- Guest House Verification: Government-issued Photo ID details (Aadhaar/Voter ID/Passport) for all guests staying at our Guest House, as required by local law enforcement.
- Student Data: For the Balbodha and Gita Gyan programs, we may collect student details and guardian information.
B. Transaction & Order Information
- Book Orders: If you purchase books from Aum Prakashan Mandir, we collect your Shipping Address and order history.
- Payment Data: We DO NOT store your credit/debit card numbers or UPI PINs. All payments are processed through a secure, PCI-DSS compliant third-party payment gateway.
C. Automatic Information (Cookies)
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You can disable cookies in your browser settings if preferred.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data strictly for the following purposes:
- Donation Processing: To issue valid 80G Tax Exemption Receipts and maintain charitable records.
- Order Fulfillment: To process, pack, and ship your book orders (Aum Prakashan Mandir) and magazine subscriptions (AUMKAR).
- Guest House Security: To verify the identity of pilgrims staying in our accommodation and comply with local police regulations.
- Communication: To send order updates, program schedules, or newsletters about the Math’s activities.
- Legal Compliance: To file necessary returns with the Income Tax Department and other government authorities.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal information. We share data only in these specific scenarios:
- Logistics Partners: We share your Name, Address, and Phone Number with courier/postal services to deliver your book orders and magazines.
- Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our website and payment gateway.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law (e.g., submitting guest lists to local police or donation reports to the Tax Department).
5. Data Security
We employ standard security measures to protect your data:
- SSL Encryption: All data transmitted to our site is encrypted.
- Access Control: Access to donor and guest data is restricted to authorized personnel of the Trust only.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to request access to your personal data or ask for corrections. You may also opt out of marketing communications at any time.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Organization: Dakshinamurthy Math (AUM FOUNDATION Trust)
- Address: Dolamandapa Sahi, Puri, Odisha – 752001
- Email: mail@admin
- Phone: 06752 232323 | 9439439081
- Website: www.dkmt.org