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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 14 January 2025

 

1. Introduction

Bharat Dharma Academy Limited is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of individuals engaging with our educational, cultural, and charitable programs. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, store, and manage your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and best practices relevant to Australian registered charities and DGR-applicants.

 

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information, only as necessary for our legitimate charitable, operational, and regulatory purposes:

  • Personal details such as name, email address, phone number, and address, when you contact us, subscribe to updates, or make a donation.

  • Payment information is processed securely through third-party providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). We do not store your credit card or banking details.

  • Website analytics data, including IP address, browser type, and pages visited, for improving website functionality and user experience.

  • Donation-related information to support receipting, donor acknowledgment, and compliance with financial reporting obligations.

 

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information collected for the following charitable and administrative purposes:

  • To process donations and issue official receipts (including for future Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) reporting, upon approval).

  • To provide you with updates on our programs, community initiatives, and fundraising opportunities aligned with our cultural and educational mission.

  • To fulfill obligations under Australian law, including reporting to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).

  • To improve our services, including outreach, events, and website experiences.

 

4. Data Security

We take data protection seriously and implement strict technical and organizational safeguards:

  • All donation transactions are processed via PCI DSS-compliant payment processors.

  • Internal access to personal information is restricted to staff and volunteers who require it for legitimate purposes.

  • Our systems are protected with security controls to guard against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse of data.

 

5. Sharing of Information

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may disclose information only:

  • When required by law, regulation, or court order;

  • To third-party service providers (e.g., email or CRM platforms) solely for the purposes of fulfilling our charitable mission and managing communications, with strict confidentiality agreements in place.

  • In anonymized or aggregated form for impact reporting or academic/statistical purposes.

 

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and collect anonymized site usage data.

  • You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.

  • Disabling cookies may affect certain functionality or personalized features on our site.

 

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal obligations, operational needs, or data protection best practices. The latest version will always be posted on our website with a revised Effective Date.

We recommend checking this page periodically to stay informed.

 

8. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to request access to or correction of your personal information, please contact us:

📧 Email: info@bda.ai
🌐 Website: www.bda.ai
📍 Address: The Ponds, NSW 2769, Australia

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