Last Updated: 23 January 2025

1. INTRODUCTION
Gita Vision (“we,” “our,” or “us”), operated by Sanatana Sindhu Satsang, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information across our website (gitavision.com), social media platforms, and organizational activities.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

• 2.1 Personal Information:
  • Name and contact details
  • Email address
  • Phone numbers
  • Postal address
  • Profile pictures
  • Registration details for events/workshops
  • Payment information (when applicable)
• 2.2 Automatically Collected Information:
  • IP addresses
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Cookies and tracking technologies
  • Usage patterns
  • Geographic location
• 2.3 Social Media Data:
  • Profile information when you connect with our social media accounts
  • Interactions (likes, comments, shares)
  • Messages sent through social media platforms

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

• 3.1 Primary Purposes:
  • Providing spiritual education services
  • Processing registrations and payments
  • Sending event notifications and updates
  • Responding to inquiries
  • Improving our services
  • Administrative communications
• 3.2 Secondary Purposes:
  • Analytics and research
  • Marketing communications (with consent)
  • Service optimization
  • Community building

4. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

• 4.1 We may share information with:
  • Service providers and technology partners
  • Payment processors
  • Legal authorities (when required by law)
  • Professional advisors
  • Affiliated organizations
• 4.2 We DO NOT:
  • Sell personal information
  • Share data with unauthorized third parties
  • Use data for unrelated commercial purposes

5. DATA SECURITY

• 5.1 Security Measures:
  • Encryption protocols
  • Secure servers
  • Regular security audits
  • Access controls
  • Data backup systems
• 5.2 Data Retention:
  • Information is retained as long as necessary
  • Regular data cleanup procedures
  • Secure disposal methods

6. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

• 6.1 You have the right to:
  • Access your personal information
  • Request corrections
  • Withdraw consent
  • Request data deletion
  • Opt-out of communications
  • Export your data

7. SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIFIC POLICIES

• 7.1 Platform Integration:
  • Each social media platform has its own privacy policy
  • We adhere to platform-specific guidelines
  • Third-party content policies apply
• 7.2 Social Media Interactions:
  • Public comments are visible to all
  • Direct messages are confidential
  • User-generated content rights

8. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

• 8.1 Age Restrictions:
  • Services not intended for under-13
  • Parental consent required for minors
  • Special protections for young users

9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

• 9.1 Cross-border Transfers:
  • Compliance with international regulations
  • Appropriate safeguards for data transfer
  • Standard contractual clauses

10. COOKIES AND TRACKING

• 10.1 Cookie Usage:
  • Essential cookies
  • Analytics cookies
  • Preference cookies
  • Marketing cookies (with consent)

11. ORGANIZATIONAL DATA HANDLING

• 11.1 Internal Policies:
  • Staff training on data protection
  • Confidentiality agreements
  • Data handling procedures
  • Incident response plans

12. COMPLIANCE

• 12.1 Legal Framework:
  • GDPR compliance (where applicable)
  • Local data protection laws
  • Industry standards
  • Regular policy updates

13. CONTACT INFORMATION

For privacy-related inquiries:
Email: [privacy@gitavision.com]
Address: [Flat no.101, E Block, 16-11-20/7B, Apurupa Ananda Kuteer, Saleem Nagar Colony, Malakpet, Hyderabad-36, India]
Phone: [+91 98499 36999]

14. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

• 14.1 Policy Updates:
  • Regular review and updates
  • Notification of significant changes
  • Version tracking
  • Archive of previous versions

15. CONSENT

• 15.1 By using our services:
  • You accept this privacy policy
  • Consent to data collection
  • Agree to terms of use
  • Acknowledge your rights

16. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

• 16.1 Resolution Process:
  • Internal complaint procedure
  • External mediation options
  • Legal remedies
  • Jurisdiction specifications

This privacy policy is effective immediately and supersedes all previous versions. We reserve the right to update this policy as needed to comply with legal requirements and organizational changes.