SAMARPAN TEMPLE AND COMMUNITY CENTER

Privacy Policy

Samarpan Hindu Temple (Samarpan Temple) is committed to protecting your privacy.

Any information that we collect is used to provide the best possible experience for visitors. By using a web site maintained by the Samarpan Temple, you agree to the terms set forth below. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please do not use this website.

Privacy Policy

  • Samarpan Temple reviews our Privacy Policy periodically, and we reserve the right, at our discretion, to modify or remove portions of this Privacy Policy at any time. This page should be reviewed from time to time, so that you can be aware of any changes. This Privacy Policy applies to all websites produced and operated by the Samarpan Temple. If you want to communicate with us about our Privacy Policy, email us at pujari@samarpantemple.org, or write us at: SAMARPAN HINDU TEMPLE, 6515 BUSTLETON AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19149

Collection & Use

Samarpan Temple recognizes the privacy concerns of users of our websites on the Internet and the importance of protecting the privacy of personally identifiable information collected from them. As a general policy, no personally identifiable information, such as a visitor’s name, address, email address, telephone number, or credit card information is automatically collected on our websites. Such information is collected only when it is knowingly and voluntarily submitted, and Samarpan Temple uses such information only for the purpose for which it was submitted, unless we disclose other uses in this policy or at the time of collection.

We maintain reasonable and appropriate safeguards to ensure the security, integrity, and privacy of such information in our possession. Samarpan Temple does not sell or share personally identifiable information to third parties. Samarpan Temple will not disclose, sell, trade, or rent personal information it collects to outside parties. We reserve the right to monitor visitor traffic patterns and website usage to help us develop the design and layout of our websites to enhance your online experience.

Security

Our technology partners use industry-leading Internet security technology and practices. They use secure server software (SSL) that encrypts the information you input before you send it to us. All the data is protected against unauthorized access, as indicated by the secure icon on your browser.

Cookies

Cookies are small bits of information that are stored by your browser on your computer’s hard drive to enable us to do several things to make your visit and future visits more enjoyable. Our cookies do not contain any personally identifying information about you. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually change your browser settings to prevent that. Users should consult their browser help files for instructions on how to refuse cookies. Visitors may also receive cookies from third parties, but Samarpan Temple cannot control the content of those cookies.

Promotions

Samarpan Temple may run promotions/activities on our websites that require submission of personally identifiable information by participants. Samarpan Temple may use the information collected in the aggregate so we can determine, for example, how many visitors to our website participated in the promotion. Promotions are subject to change without notice.

Links

Our websites may be linked to or from other websites that are not operated by Samarpan Temple, or any companies/organizations affiliated with the Samarpan Temple. Samarpan Temple is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third-party websites. Our websites may also be linked to websites operated by companies/organizations affiliated with the Samarpan Temple. Visitors to those websites should refer to their separate privacy policies and practices.

Technology Providers

Samarpan Temple partners with several technology providers in order to deliver the best possible online experience to visitors. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the Privacy Policies of these providers by following the links below:

https://www.constantcontact.com/legal/privacy-statement
https://www.twilio.com/legal/archive/2018-05-14/privacy
https://www.paypal.com/hk/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full
https://aws.amazon.com/privacy/

Legal Disclaimer

Thank you for taking the time to visit this Samarpan Temple website and reviewing our Legal Disclaimer.

Disclaimer of Liability

In preparation of this site, every effort has been made to offer the most current, correct, and clearly expressed information possible. Nevertheless, inadvertent errors in information may occur, and information may become outdated. In particular, but without limiting anything stated herein, Samarpan Temple disclaims any responsibility for typographical errors and accuracy or timeliness of the information that may be contained on the Samarpan Temple ’s websites. Samarpan Temple also reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice. If misleading, inaccurate or otherwise inappropriate information is brought to our attention, a reasonable effort will be made to fix or remove it. Please contact pojari@samarpantemple.org with any concerns.

Links to Third Party Websites

The documents on this website may serve to provide access to the World Wide Web. Because Samarpan Temple website connects to the Internet, once you leave the Samarpan Temple website, Samarpan Temple cannot control the information you access. Samarpan Temple links to external websites in the hope that users will find reference material on related subjects. Samarpan Temple does not control those sites and is not responsible for the content included in them, including without limitation, any subsequent links contained within a linked site, or any changes or updates to a linked site. Each individual site has its own set of policies about what information is appropriate for public access. Samarpan Temple is not responsible for any information or material located at any site other than official Samarpan Temple websites.

Disclaimer of Reliability

Samarpan Temple makes no representations or warranties regarding the condition or functionality of this website, its suitability for use, or that this web service will be uninterrupted or error-free.

Disclaimer of Damages

By using Samarpan Temple website, you assume all risks associated with the use of the site, including any risk to your computer, software or data being damaged by any virus, software, or any other file that might be transmitted or activated via Samarpan Temple website or your access to it. Samarpan Temple shall not be liable for any damages of any kind (general, special, incidental or consequential damages, including, without limitation, lost revenues or lost profits) resulting from the use or misuse of the information contained in a Samarpan Temple website.

Disclaimer of Endorsement

Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by the Samarpan Temple. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the Samarpan Temple, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

-Updated 28 January 2022