Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 04, 2026

1. Introduction

At Avuthu Vari Renuka Devi Temple ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide when using our website and services, including pooja bookings, donations, and family member registrations.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information including, but not limited to:

• Personal Identification: Name, age, gender, and family details for pooja rituals and family records.
• Contact Information: Email address, phone number, and physical address.
• Financial Information: Payment details for donations and services (processed securely via our payment gateways; we do not store full card details).
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage patterns when you visit our portal.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

• To process and manage your pooja bookings and spiritual services.
• To issue official receipts for donations and contributions.
• To maintain the Avuthu Family ancestry records and community database.
• To send important updates, festival announcements, and temple newsletters (if opted-in).
• To improve our website functionality and user experience.

4. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. Your data is stored on secure servers, and sensitive information (like payment data) is encrypted using SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) technology. Only authorized personnel with special access rights are allowed to manage the backend data.

5. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal identification information to outside parties. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, processing payments (like Razorpay), or serving our community, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer's hard drive through your web browser that enables the site's or service provider's systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information.

7. Your Rights

As a devotee and user of our portal, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request deletion of your data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.

8. Changes to this Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated modification date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Avuthu Vari Renuka Devi Temple

Tumuluru, Andhra Pradesh, India

Email: administration@renukadevi.temple

Phone: +91 98765 43210