Privacy Policy

Ambalapuzha Yogam Pettasangham Trust is committed to respecting and protecting the privacy of devotees, donors, visitors, and members who interact with our website. This Privacy Policy outlines how information is collected, used, and safeguarded.

1. Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to all personal information processed by our official website. By accessing or using our services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information Collection for Online Donations

The website is designed to collect information from individuals who wish to make voluntary monetary contributions to support temple rituals, Annadhanam, and cultural activities. When making a donation, the system intends to collect:

• Name (Required)
• Phone Number (Required)
• Email (Optional)
• Donation Amount (Required)
• Donation Purpose (Optional)

3. Payment Gateway & Financial Data

Online financial transactions are processed securely through our authorized payment gateway partner, Razorpay. We do not collect, store, or process confidential payment card numbers, CVV codes, net banking credentials, or UPI PINs on our servers. All financial credentials are entered directly into Razorpay's secure interface.

For information on how Razorpay processes your payment information, please review the Razorpay Privacy Policy.

4. Use of Collected Information

Personal details collected through the website are used exclusively for legitimate operational purposes:

• Issuing donation receipts and transaction confirmations.
• Maintaining accurate accounting and auditing records for the Trust.
• Communicating essential updates regarding sponsored Annadhanam or temple events.
• Complying with applicable statutory legal and financial reporting duties.

We do not sell, rent, trade, or commercialize your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website does not utilize invasive tracking cookies or third-party marketing beacons. Only essential, non-intrusive session storage mechanisms necessary for site navigation and secure form submissions are utilized.

6. Data Security & Retention

We implement appropriate administrative and technical safeguards to protect stored donor records against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Personal records are retained only for as long as required to fulfill legal, tax, and accounting compliance obligations.

7. Contact & Inquiries

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal information or this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us:

Ambalapuzha Yogam Pettasangham Trust
Address: Ambalapuzha Sri Krishna Swamy Temple
South Gate, Ambalapuzha P.O,
Alappuzha - 688561
Email: aypstrust@gmail.com
Phone: 9746298131