Effective Date: 16/01/2025

At The Buddhist Forum, accessible from thebuddhistforum.com, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information collected and recorded by The Buddhist Forum and how we use it.

1. Information We Collect

When you visit our website, we may collect the following information:

• Personal Information: Information such as your name, email address, and phone number, which you voluntarily provide when subscribing to newsletters, filling out forms, or engaging in other activities.
• Log Data: Information like your IP address, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps.
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to improve user experience and analyze site performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information in the following ways:

• To provide, operate, and maintain our website.
• To improve and personalize your user experience.
• To communicate with you regarding updates, promotions, and customer service inquiries.
• To understand how users interact with our website and ensure its security.

3. Log Files

The Buddhist Forum follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. This is not linked to any personally identifiable information and is used for analyzing trends, administering the site, and gathering demographic information.

4. Cookies and Web Beacons

Like any other website, The Buddhist Forum uses “cookies.” These cookies store information including visitor preferences and the pages visited. This data helps optimize the user experience by customizing content.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services such as:

• Google Analytics: To track and analyze website traffic.
• Advertising Partners: To display relevant ads and measure ad performance.

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their policies for detailed information.

6. Data Protection

We are committed to safeguarding your data. We implement appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction of your information.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws, including:

• Accessing and updating your personal data.
• Requesting deletion of your data.
• Opting out of certain data collection practices, such as cookies.

8. Children’s Privacy

The Buddhist Forum does not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has provided such information, please contact us immediately.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: contact@thebuddhistforum.com