Privacy Policy
Shri Bhakta Anjaneya Temple (SBATSD)
Effective Date: 01 Feb. 2026
1. Introduction
Shri Bhakta Anjaneya Temple, San Diego (SBATSD) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website, make a donation, purchase a Seva, or contact us.
SBATSD is an IRS Certified 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization (EIN: 46-3251338).
By using this website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
When you:
Make a donation
Book a Seva or service
Submit a contact form
Subscribe to communications
you may provide:
• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Billing address
• Donation or order details
• Sankalpa information (name, nakshatra, gothram if provided)
Automatically Collected Information
When visiting our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically:
• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Website usage data
This helps improve website performance and user experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your information may be used to:
• Process donations and service requests
• Send donation acknowledgments and receipts
• Coordinate Seva scheduling
• Respond to enquiries
• Provide temple updates or announcements
• Improve website functionality
• Maintain internal records for nonprofit compliance
SBATSD does not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
4. Payment Processing
All payments are processed through secure third-party payment providers such as PayPal or Stripe.
SBATSD does not store full credit card information on its servers.
Payment providers handle financial information according to their own privacy and security policies.
5. Email Communications
We may send emails related to:
• Donation confirmations
• Seva coordination
• Temple announcements
• Event updates
You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time by contacting us.
6. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to:
• Understand visitor behavior
• Improve website performance
• Enhance user experience
You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
7. Sharing of Information
We may share information only when necessary:
• With payment processors to complete transactions
• With service providers supporting website operation
• When required by law or legal obligation
We do not share donor information for marketing purposes.
8. Data Security
SBATSD takes reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
However, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:
• Temple administration
• Donation recordkeeping
• Legal and tax compliance obligations
10. Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
11. External Links
Our website may include links to external websites. SBATSD is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.
12. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may request:
• Access to your personal information
• Correction of inaccurate information
• Removal of your data where legally permissible
Requests may be submitted via email.
13. Changes to This Policy
SBATSD may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Shri Bhakta Anjaneya Temple (SBATSD)
9265 Activity Rd, Suite #110
San Diego, CA 92126
Email: info@sbatsd.org
Phone: +1 858-335-4352