Yugal Kunj Radha Krishna Temple and Community Center (“the Temple,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our devotees, visitors, donors, and volunteers. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in relation to our activities at 375 Aberdeen Ave, Hamilton, ON.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information only as necessary for temple operations, community service, and spiritual activities:
- Personal Identification: Name, address, email, and phone number (collected during event registration, Gurukul enrollment, or newsletter sign-ups).
- Donation Information: For tax receipting purposes, we collect financial details and mailing addresses as required by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
- Youth & Educational Programs: Specific information for children enrolled in Gurukul or youth camps, including emergency contact and medical/allergy details.
2. Photography and Videography (Public Space Policy)
Yugal Kunj is a place of public worship and community gathering. To share the joy of our festivals and spiritual discourses (Satsang) with the wider community:
- Public Events: By entering the Temple premises or participating in public events (e.g., Holi, Janmashtami, Sunday Satsang), you acknowledge that you are in a public/communal space.
- Incidental Capture: Photos and videos may be taken by Temple staff or authorized volunteers. Your likeness may appear in these recordings, which may be used on our website, social media, or promotional materials.
- Opt-Out: If you do not wish to be photographed, please inform a Temple coordinator or usher upon arrival. We will make reasonable efforts to respect your request.
- Youth Privacy: We strive to obtain explicit parental consent before featuring close-up, identifiable photos of minors in our digital publications.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Process donations and issue official tax receipts.
- Communicate temple schedules, “Words of Wisdom,” and upcoming event invitations.
- Organize and manage Gurukul classes, workshops, and volunteer shifts.
- Maintain the security and safety of our premises.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Your data is only shared:
- With third-party service providers (e.g., secure payment processors for donations, email platforms for newsletters) who are contractually bound to protect your data.
- When required by law (e.g., CRA audits or legal subpoenas).
5. Security and Retention
We implement physical and electronic safeguards to protect your data. Personal information is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected or as required by Canadian law (e.g., 7 years for donation records).
6. Your Rights
Under Canadian privacy laws, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Ask us to update or correct inaccurate information.
- Withdrawal: Unsubscribe from our communications at any time.
7. Contact Us
For questions regarding this policy or to update your preferences, please contact our Privacy Coordinator:
Yugal Kunj Canada
375 Aberdeen Ave, Hamilton, ON L8P 2R7, Canada
Email: info@yugalkunjcanada.org
Website: yugalkunjcanada.org