At Brahmapuram Sree Mahalakshmi Pratyangira Devi Temple, we deeply value your trust and are committed to safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share your data when you interact with our website merinjacob.in, in accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy and the responsible management of your data in a manner that reflects transparency, respect, and spiritual integrity.
We collect basic personal data such as your name, email ID, contact number, and postal address only when you choose to share it for pooja bookings, donations, or inquiries. We do not collect sensitive personal data without consent, nor do we store payment details. We respect your privacy and handle this information with care. No third-party marketing trackers are used on our platform.
Data is collected directly from you when you fill out forms for offerings, poojas, donations, or contact us. In some cases, secure cookies assist with session management. We do not collect personal data without your awareness or use data scraping tools. No biometric or profiling data is stored or used on our platform.
Your data is collected only to facilitate offerings, respond to inquiries, generate donation receipts, or inform you about temple-related updates. We do not use your data for advertisements or non-temple purposes. All use is rooted in the temple’s intent to serve, support, and communicate respectfully with you as a devotee.
Data is processed under one of three lawful grounds: your consent, legal obligation (e.g., donation receipts), or legitimate interest (e.g., improving temple services). These bases align with Sections 4 and 5 of the DPDP Act. You are informed at each point where your data is collected and may withdraw consent at any time.
Your information is used to confirm pooja bookings, send digital receipts, respond to messages, or update you on your requested offerings. If you have opted in, you may receive temple event notifications. We do not sell or rent your data under any circumstance and use it solely for the intended spiritual purpose.
We may share your data only with trusted service providers, such as payment gateways (Razorpay, PayTM) or email delivery services, for technical processing. We do not sell or lease data to third parties. Information is shared only under strict confidentiality and if required by Indian legal authorities.
Your data is stored on encrypted servers within India. If cloud services are used, they comply with Indian cybersecurity standards. Data access is restricted to authorized temple administrators only. We do not store passwords, Aadhaar numbers, or financial credentials. All storage is reviewed for safety and necessity.
Data is retained only for as long as needed; for issuing receipts, processing poojas, or responding to queries. Financial data is kept in line with income tax laws. Once the data is no longer needed, it is anonymized or deleted securely. You can email to us requesting deletion from our server at any point of time.
The temple employs strong security protocols including HTTPS encryption, server firewalls, and limited access control. Personal data is accessible only to trained staff and not shared beyond internal systems. Although no system is infallible, we strive to protect your information with utmost care and responsibility.
You have the right to access, correct, and delete your personal data, and to ask how it is being used. You may also object to processing or file a grievance if needed. All your rights will be protected under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and will be fully honoured by the temple management.
You can withdraw consent at any time by writing to the temple management – hello@merinjacob.in. Once verified, we will stop using your data for that purpose. Withdrawal does not affect prior actions based on consent already given. All such requests will be handled promptly and respectfully.
Only essential cookies are used to maintain website stability and session login. We do not use analytics cookies, tracking tools, or advertising profiles. You can disable cookies in your browser without losing access to basic temple services. We maintain a no-surveillance policy in all our systems.
This Privacy Policy may be revised from time to time to reflect changes in law, temple services, or technology. All changes will be dated and posted publicly on this page. Continued use of merinjacob.in implies acceptance of the latest version. We encourage you to review it regularly.
For concerns, data corrections, or any privacy-related requests, write to:
📧 hello@merinjacob.in
📍 Brahmapuram Sree Mahalakshmi Pratyangira Devi Temple, Kerala, India
We promise to handle your data with the same reverence as your offerings and prayers.
By accessing or using merinjacob.in, you confirm that you have read and accepted this Privacy Policy. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Thank you for placing your trust in us and for staying connected with Brahmapuram Sree Mahalakshmi Pratyangira Devi Temple.
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