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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 22.02.2025

This document describes how Vedic Center Sathya Sai collects, uses, and protects visitors' ("users'") information when using our website www.vediccentersathyasai.com, created using the Wix platform. We comply with the legislation of Ukraine, including the Law of Ukraine "On Personal Data Protection," as well as international regulations, including GDPR and CCPA. We are committed to ensuring a high level of privacy protection for our visitors and users.

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1. Data Collection

We may collect the following data:

  • Personal Information: such as name, email, phone number when provided by the user during registration, newsletter subscription, or form submission.

  • Automatically Collected Data: including IP address, browser type, geolocation, cookies, and site activity data.

  • Information from Integrated Services: provided through Wix services such as forms, chats, and payment systems.

  • Additional Data: necessary for fulfilling the statutory objectives of our public organization.

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2. Legal Grounds for Data Processing

We process personal data on the following grounds:

  • User Consent: (e.g., when subscribing to newsletters or filling out forms);

  • Contractual Obligations: (e.g., when processing payments or registrations);

  • Legitimate Interests: of the organization (e.g., website analytics and service improvements);

  • Legal Obligations: in accordance with Ukrainian law, GDPR, and CCPA.

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3. Use of Information

We use collected data to:

  • Process user requests and provide services.

  • Improve website performance and personalize user experience.

  • Send newsletters, informational materials, event invitations, and other notifications (with an opt-out option).

  • Comply with legal obligations, prevent fraud, and ensure organizational transparency.

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4. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes mentioned above and in compliance with legal requirements. Data may be deleted upon user request or upon expiration of the retention period.
Legal Basis for Retaining Financial Data: Financial data related to transactions may be retained for an extended period as required by tax regulations and legal compliance obligations in Ukraine and other applicable jurisdictions. This ensures adherence to financial reporting and auditing requirements.

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5. Data Sharing with Third Parties

We do not sell or transfer personal information to third parties except:

  • Partners and Wix Services: necessary for website functionality (e.g., payment systems, analytics). Wix processes personal data in accordance with its Privacy Policy: https://www.wix.com/about/privacy.

  • Government Authorities: of Ukraine, if required by law.

  • International Organizations or Partners: within grant programs, ensuring compliance with confidentiality norms.

  • Data Processors: such as Google Analytics, Wix, and other services assisting with data processing and analytics. All transmitted data is protected in compliance with GDPR and CCPA.

Please note: Our website is built using the Wix platform, which may collect and process user data independently. We do not control and are not responsible for Wix's privacy practices. Additionally, our website may contain links to external resources; we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. For more information, please refer to Wix’s Privacy Policy: https://www.wix.com/about/privacy.

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6. International Data Transfers

Personal data collected through our website may be stored and processed on servers located outside of Ukraine, including in the European Union, the United States, and other jurisdictions where Wix or its partners operate. When transferring data internationally, we ensure that appropriate legal safeguards are in place, such as the use of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission or other equivalent mechanisms under GDPR and CCPA. By using our website, users consent to such international data transfers in compliance with applicable data protection regulations.

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7. Data Storage and Processing Location

Personal data collected on our website is stored on servers managed by Wix, which may be located in the European Union, the United States, or other regions. We ensure that appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect your data regardless of its storage location.

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8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to analyze traffic, personalize content, and provide advertisements. Users can manage cookie settings in their browser. We also comply with Ukrainian law, GDPR, and CCPA provisions regarding cookies.

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9. Data Protection

We implement security measures to protect users' personal data, including encryption, unauthorized access prevention, and processing control. However, data transmission over the internet cannot be completely secure. We comply with GDPR and CCPA requirements to ensure users' data protection rights.

Additionally, payment transactions conducted through our website are secured via leading payment systems integrated into Wix, such as Wix Payments, PayPal, and Stripe. These services comply with PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) and use encryption to protect users' banking transactions and personal data.

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10. Monitoring and Response to Data Breaches

We take reasonable security measures to protect users' personal data; however, we do not have the technical capacity to continuously monitor and detect data breaches in real-time. In case of a security breach affecting personal data, we will act as soon as we become aware of the incident, including notifying affected users and relevant authorities in accordance with applicable laws.

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11. User Rights

Users have the right to:

  • Request access, correction, or deletion of their data.

  • Explicit Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request the complete deletion of their personal data, including any backup copies, unless legal obligations (such as tax or financial reporting requirements) mandate retaining certain information.

  • Withdraw consent for personal data processing at any time by submitting a request to vcentresai@gmail.com. (Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing prior to the withdrawal.)

  • Request restrictions on data processing.

  • Obtain a copy of their data in a machine-readable format (data portability right under GDPR).

  • Opt out of marketing communications.

  • Disable cookies in their browser settings.

  • Receive information about third parties their data is shared with.

  • File complaints with relevant regulatory authorities in Ukraine, the EU, or California (under CCPA) in case of violations of their data protection rights.

  • Prohibit the sale or transfer of their data to third parties under CCPA.

Please note: Certain rights may be limited by applicable laws (e.g., requirements to retain financial or tax-related data).

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12. Processing of Minors' Data

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16 without parental or legal guardian consent. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 16 without appropriate consent, such data will be deleted.

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13. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

Any disputes arising from this Privacy Policy or data processing practices will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ukraine. Users agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with this Privacy Policy shall be brought exclusively in the competent courts of Ukraine.

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14. Changes to the Policy

We may periodically update this Privacy Policy. The current version is always available on our website. Users will be notified of significant changes via available communication channels.

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15. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions, contact us at: vcentresai@gmail.com.

We are also available at the organization's legal address in Ukraine.
Data Protection Officer: If you have any questions or concerns regarding data protection, please contact our Data Protection Officer at: vcentresai@gmail.com

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