Updated April 2025
Privacy Policy
Introduction
Nottingham Gurdwara Baba Budha Ji (“we” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, contact us, or make a donation.
What Personal Data Do We Collect?
- Contact Us: Fill out our contact form, email us, or phone us, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide.
- Make a Donation: Use our online donation system, we collect your name, email address, phone number, address, and payment information (processed through Stripe or PayPal).
- Leave a Review or Testimonial: Share your feedback on our website, we collect your name, location, and review/testimonial.
- Visit Our Website: We use third-party plugins to collect anonymous data about website visitors, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Page views
- Bounce rate
- Time on site
How Do We Use Your Personal Data?
We use your personal data for:
- Communication: Responding to your inquiries, providing information about our services, and sending newsletters (if you opt-in).
- Donation Processing: Processing your donations and sending receipts.
- Improving Our Services: Analyzing feedback and reviews to improve our services.
- Marketing: Displaying reviews and testimonials on our website.
- Analytics: Sharing anonymous data with Google Analytics to understand website usage and improve our online presence.
Third-Party Data Sharing
- Stripe and PayPal: For payment processing.
- Google Analytics: For anonymous website usage statistics.
- Third-Party Service Providers: For website maintenance, marketing, and other services.
Data Protection
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We:
- Use Secure Payment Gateways: Stripe and PayPal handle our payment processing, ensuring your payment information is secure.
- Encrypt Data: We use industry-standard encryption to protect your data.
- Limit Access: Only authorized personnel have access to your personal data.
Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us at: enquiries@gbbji.org
Cookie Policy
Introduction
Nottingham Gurdwara Baba Budha Ji (“we” or “us”) uses cookies on our website to improve your user experience. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, track website usage, and provide targeted advertising.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
- Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by external services, such as Google Analytics.
How Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies to:
- Improve User Experience: Personalize your experience, remember your preferences, and provide faster navigation.
- Analyze Website Usage: Track website traffic, behavior, and demographics using Google Analytics.
- Provide Targeted Advertising: Display relevant ads based on your interests and browsing history.
Managing Cookies
You can:
- Accept Cookies: By continuing to browse our website, you accept our use of cookies.
- Reject Cookies: Disable cookies in your browser settings or use a cookie-blocking tool.
- Delete Cookies: Regularly clear your browser’s cookie cache.
Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us at: enquiries@gbbji.org