Privacy policy

Protecting your privacy is important to the Sri Kalahasteeswara Swamyvari Devasthanam, Srikalahasthi, India. The following policy explains how the Temple Devasthanam collects, uses, and safeguards the personal information you provide through our official website and mobile platforms. This policy may be updated periodically, and we request you to review it from time to time.

When devotees browse the Sri Kalahasteeswara Swamyvari Devasthanam website or mobile application, the Devasthanam does not collect any personal information automatically. However, we do collect certain non-personally identifiable information such as:

• IP address of your Internet service provider,
• the webpage you were redirected from,
• and a general record of your browsing activity on our site.

This Privacy Statement discloses the practices of Sri Kalahasteeswara Swamyvari Devasthanam regarding how information related to devotee registration, donations, sevas, prasadam booking, accommodation, and facilities usage is collected and managed.

1. Collection of Information: We collect information about your computer/device and assign cookies during website access. Cookies are unique identification numbers transferred to a file on your device’s hard drive. These enable our systems to recognize you, simplify your login process, and improve user experience.

In addition, for the purpose of registering and providing temple-related services, the Devasthanam may collect: Name,Mobile Number (Mobile Verification), Date of Birth, Gender, Gothram (for puja/seva purposes), Email (with Email Verification), Profile Photo, Address, ID Proof, This information helps ensure smooth functioning of services offered and enables the Devasthanam to improve devotee experience.

2. Use of Information: The information collected is used only for providing temple services such as Darshan booking, Sevas, Donations, Accommodation, and Communication of updates.

We do not sell or share devotee information with any companies, organizations, or individuals outside the Devasthanam.

Information will only be shared if required under law, government regulation, or legal process.

Access to personal information is strictly limited to authorized employees, contractors, and service partners of the Devasthanam. They operate under confidentiality obligations and may face action for violations.

3. Cookies: Cookies enhance the browsing experience on the Devasthanam website.

They allow features such as remaining logged in during a session, saving preferences, and enabling faster access.

Most cookies are temporary ("session cookies") and automatically deleted at the end of a session.

You can decline cookies in your browser settings, but certain services may not function properly if disabled.

The Devasthanam does not control cookies placed by third parties. Currently, we do not allow third-party advertisements. If such features are enabled in the future, any usage of cookies will be disclosed here.

4. Sharing of Information: Your information may be shared only under the following special circumstances:

Legal compliance: To comply with laws, court orders, or law enforcement requests.

Security: For fraud prevention, resolving disputes, or enforcement of temple terms of use.

Affiliates: With associated temple entities to coordinate seva/booking services.

The Devasthanam does not sell, license, or otherwise commercially transfer devotees’ data. In the event of restructuring (merger, amalgamation, or reorganization of temple administration), protection of devotee privacy will remain governed by this policy.

5. Data Security: All devotee information is stored in secured servers, protected by appropriate physical and technological safeguards as per the Information Technology Act, 2000 and relevant Rules.

Sensitive financial data, if collected for donations or seva payments, is encrypted and processed in compliance with secure transaction norms.

Access to data is restricted and monitored.

6. Changes to the Privacy Policy: This Privacy Policy may be modified at any time without prior notice. Updates will be reflected immediately on the official website/mobile app.

Minor changes will become effective upon posting.

Significant changes will be notified prominently on the website/mobile app at least 10 days in advance.By continuing to use the website or mobile app after updates, devotees agree to be bound by the revised Privacy Policy.

7. Consent By accessing or using the Srikalahasthi Devasthanam website/mobile app, you expressly consent to the collection, processing, and usage of personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree, you are requested not to use or access the website/mobile app.

8. Contact For any clarifications, complaints, or queries regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Sri Kalahasteeswara Swamyvari Devasthanam, Srikalahasthi, Andhra Pradesh, India. Email: endow-edpsec@gov.in,Helpline: +91 - 098490 05495