Last updated: 15th Jan 2025

At Shri Sim Aatmantan (“we,” “us,” or “our”), accessible from https://www.shrisim-aatmantan.org (the “Site”), the privacy of our visitors is one of our main priorities. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and share your information when you use our Site and related services (“Services”), in compliance with Indian laws and regulations, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, and applicable rules.

By using our Services, you agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We collect personal information that you provide voluntarily when you:

  • Contact us via forms, email, or phone.

  • Sign up for newsletters or updates.

  • Participate in surveys, events, or other activities.

Personal information we collect may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Communication preferences

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you access our Site, such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and settings

  • Device information (e.g., operating system, hardware model)

  • Usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the Site)

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and improve our Services.

  • Communicate with you regarding inquiries, updates, and offers.

  • Ensure the security and proper functioning of the Site.

  • Comply with Indian legal obligations and enforce our policies.

3. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your information based on:

  • Your consent.

  • Our legitimate interests, such as improving our Services.

  • Compliance with Indian legal obligations.

You have rights regarding your information as outlined under Indian laws, including the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011. See Section 7 for details.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share it with:

  • Service providers who help us operate the Site (e.g., hosting, analytics).

  • Legal authorities if required by Indian law.

  • Other parties with your explicit consent.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Like any other website, we use cookies to:

  • Analyze website traffic.

  • Improve user experience.

Cookies store information such as visitors’ preferences and the pages they visited. The information helps optimize the user’s experience by customizing our web page content based on their browser type and other preferences.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some functionalities of the Site.

6. Log Files

We follow a standard procedure of using log files, which log visitors when they visit websites. The data collected includes:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Internet Service Provider (ISP)

  • Date and time stamps

  • Referring/exit pages

  • Number of clicks

This information is not linked to any personally identifiable information and is used to analyze trends, administer the site, and gather demographic information.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required by law. When no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize your information.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Under Indian law, you have rights regarding your information, including:

  • Accessing your personal data.

  • Correcting inaccuracies.

  • Requesting deletion of your data.

  • Withdrawing consent where applicable.

To exercise your rights, contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

9. Security Measures

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your information as per the Information Technology Act, 2000, and related rules. While we strive to secure your data, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. Use our Services at your own risk.

10. Children’s Privacy

Protecting children’s privacy is a priority. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has provided personal information on our Site, contact us immediately, and we will make every effort to promptly delete such information.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in countries outside India. We ensure adequate safeguards for international data transfers in compliance with Indian laws and regulations.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised policy on this page. Please review it periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Shri Sim Aatmantan
info@shrisim-aatmantan.com