Hindu Policy Research and Advocacy Collective (HinduPACT) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, engage with our programs, make a donation, subscribe to our communications, register for events, volunteer, or otherwise interact with us.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

You may voluntarily provide information including:

  • Full Name
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number
  • Mailing Address
  • Organization or Affiliation
  • Donation Information
  • Event Registration Details
  • Volunteer Information
  • Any information you submit through contact forms, surveys, or correspondence

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP Address
  • Browser Type
  • Device Information
  • Operating System
  • Pages Visited
  • Date and Time of Visit
  • Referring Website
  • Website Usage Statistics

This information helps us improve our website and better understand visitor engagement.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and requests.
  • Process donations securely.
  • Register you for events, webinars, and programs.
  • Send newsletters, updates, advocacy alerts, and announcements.
  • Communicate volunteer opportunities.
  • Improve our website and user experience.
  • Analyze website traffic and engagement.
  • Maintain organizational records.
  • Comply with legal obligations.
  • Protect the security and integrity of our website.

Newsletter & Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or other communications, we may periodically send updates regarding:

  • Advocacy initiatives
  • Public policy developments
  • Events and conferences
  • Research publications
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Organizational announcements

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Donations

Donations made through our website may be processed by trusted third-party payment processors.

HinduPACT does not store or retain your complete credit card or payment information on our servers.

Payment transactions are handled using industry-standard security measures by our payment partners.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember user preferences
  • Improve website functionality
  • Analyze visitor behavior
  • Measure website performance
  • Enhance user experience

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, certain features of the website may not function properly.

Analytics

We may use analytics services, including tools such as Google Analytics or similar platforms, to understand how visitors use our website.

Analytics data is collected in aggregate and is used solely to improve our services and website performance.

How We Share Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share limited information only when necessary with:

  • Trusted service providers assisting with website operations
  • Email communication platforms
  • Payment processors
  • Event management platforms
  • Legal authorities when required by applicable law

These service providers are permitted to use your information only for the services they perform on our behalf.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we strive to use commercially acceptable methods to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will promptly delete it.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Withdraw consent where applicable
  • Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy
  • Meet legal, accounting, or regulatory obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce our agreements

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or organizational operations.

Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised Effective Date.

We encourage users to review this page periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

Hindu Policy Research and Advocacy Collective (HinduPACT)

Email: info@hindupact.org

Media Inquiries: media@hindupact.org

Phone: (858) 866-9661

Website: https://hindupact.org

By using the HinduPACT website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.