Privacy Policy

Last updated on: 18 August 2025

Introduction

Sarva Dharma (“we”, “our”, or “us”), operating the domain www.sarva-dharma.com, is a UK-registered non-profit organisation committed to safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you interact with our website.

We comply with all applicable data protection regulations, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the European Union’s GDPR, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA).

By accessing or using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

Contact Details

For any questions or to exercise your data rights, please contact us using the details above.

Personal Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of data:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Location data (city, state, postal code, country)
  • IP address and device/browser metadata
  • Usage data via cookies and tracking tools
  • Social media profile information (where applicable)

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years old.

How We Use Your Data

Your data is used for the following purposes:

  • Responding to enquiries and contact requests
  • Sending voluntary updates, newsletters, and campaign materials (with your consent)
  • Managing campaign participation (e.g. Sarva Guardians)
  • Analysing website performance and visitor interaction
  • Ensuring security and compliance
  • Meeting legal obligations

We will not use your information for commercial advertising or profiling.

Tracking Technologies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics. These include:

  • Google Analytics
  • Google Tag Manager
  • Hotjar
  • Invisible reCAPTCHA

You can disable cookies via your browser settings. For more information, refer to our Cookie Policy (to be published on the website).

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following lawful bases:

  • Your explicit consent
  • Our legitimate interests in promoting environmental awareness and website improvement
  • Compliance with legal obligations

Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with:

  • Web hosting and IT support providers
  • Analytics and communication platforms
  • Law enforcement or regulatory bodies, where legally required

We do not sell, trade, or rent your data under any circumstances.

Data Security and Breach Notification

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to secure your data, including encryption, restricted access, and regular monitoring. In the unlikely event of a data breach that may affect your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the relevant supervisory authorities within the legally required timeframe.

Volunteers and Staff Confidentiality

All Sarva Dharma team members, contractors, and volunteers who may handle personal data are required to follow strict confidentiality obligations and undergo training on data protection responsibilities to ensure compliance with this Privacy Policy.

International Transfers

Data may be processed outside the UK, including in India and the UAE, where our team operates. Where necessary, we implement appropriate safeguards to protect your data under international data protection standards.

Data Retention

We only retain your data for as long as needed to achieve the purposes set out in this policy, or as required by law. Data no longer needed will be securely deleted or anonymised.

Third-Party Fundraising and Campaign Tools

In certain circumstances, we may use trusted third-party providers to manage campaigns, donations, or petitions. These platforms may collect personal data on our behalf. We carefully select such providers and ensure they comply with international data protection standards.

Your Rights

Under applicable laws, you may:

  • Request access to your data
  • Ask us to correct, delete, or restrict processing
  • Object to processing or withdraw consent
  • File a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise these rights, email us at: info@sarva-dharma.com

External Links

Our website may contain links to external resources. We are not responsible for the content or data handling practices of those websites.

Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated periodically. Any significant changes will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, communicated via email.

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