Privacy Policy

National Hindu Temples Foundation respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information shared with us through our website, forms, volunteer registrations, event participation, donation enquiries and communication channels.

1. About National Hindu Temples Foundation

National Hindu Temples Foundation, also known as NHT Foundation, is a spiritual and charitable service organization working for temple protection, Uzhavarapani services, Hindu cultural preservation, volunteer mobilization, temple cleanliness, awareness programs and related social and spiritual service activities.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect and share information when you visit our website or interact with our foundation.

2. Information We Collect

Full name
Mobile number / WhatsApp number
Email address
District, city, address or location details
Age, gender and volunteer participation details
Blood group, if voluntarily provided for emergency purposes
Donation, contribution or payment related details, if applicable
Messages, enquiries, feedback or requests submitted through our website
Photos, videos or event participation images captured during foundation activities
Technical details such as IP address, browser type, device details and website usage data

3. How We Use Your Information

To register volunteers and manage participation in foundation activities
To contact you about Uzhavarapani, temple service, events and programs
To respond to enquiries, requests and feedback
To coordinate volunteer teams and district-level activities
To process donations, receipts or contribution-related communications
To send updates through phone, email, SMS or WhatsApp, where permitted
To improve our website, services and communication process
To maintain security, prevent misuse and comply with legal requirements
To document foundation activities through photos, videos and reports

4. Volunteer and Event Information

When you register as a volunteer, participate in an event or submit a service form, we may use your details to coordinate temple service activities, assign duties, communicate event schedules and maintain participation records.

Event photos and videos may be used for documentation, awareness, reports, social media, website updates and public communication related to foundation activities.

5. Donations and Payments

If donation or payment facilities are available on our website, payment details may be processed through secure third-party payment gateway providers. We do not intentionally store complete card, UPI PIN, net banking password or sensitive banking credentials on our website.

Donation records may be maintained for accounting, receipt generation, legal compliance and audit purposes.

6. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information only when necessary for foundation activities, legal compliance or service operations.

With authorized foundation members for event and volunteer coordination
With website hosting, email, SMS, WhatsApp or technology service providers
With payment gateway providers for donation or transaction processing
With government, legal or regulatory authorities when required by law
With professional advisors, auditors or consultants where necessary

7. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience, understand visitor behavior, remember preferences and analyze website performance.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some website features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, alteration or disclosure.

Restricted access to personal data
Use of secure website and hosting practices
Regular monitoring of forms and website activity
Limiting data access to authorized persons only

However, no internet-based system is completely secure. Users are advised not to share sensitive passwords, banking PINs or confidential credentials through website forms.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including volunteer management, event records, donation records, legal compliance, accounting, reporting and foundation administration.

When information is no longer required, we may securely delete, archive or anonymize it according to our internal procedures and applicable legal requirements.

10. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may request access, correction, update or deletion of your personal information held by us.

Request a copy of your personal information
Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Withdraw consent for non-essential communication
Request deletion of information, where legally permitted
Raise a privacy-related grievance or complaint

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact details mentioned below.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website and foundation activities are intended for general public, volunteers, devotees and supporters. If children or persons below 18 years participate in our events, participation should be with parent, guardian or responsible adult consent.

We do not knowingly collect children’s personal information for commercial marketing. If a parent or guardian believes that a child’s information has been submitted without proper consent, they may contact us for correction or removal.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media pages, payment gateways, video platforms or external services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security or content of those external websites.

Users are advised to read the privacy policy of external websites before sharing any personal information.

13. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, website features, legal requirements or internal practices.

Updated versions will be posted on this page with the latest effective date. Continued use of our website after changes means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

For privacy questions, data correction, deletion requests, communication preferences or complaints, please contact:

National Hindu Temples Foundation
Website: https://nhtfoundation.com
Email: info@nhtfoundation.com
Phone: +91 XXXXXXXXXX
Address: Tamil Nadu, India

Effective Date: 29 June 2026

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