Privacy Policy for The Buddhist Center

Effective Date: 12/12/2023

Thank you for being a friend of The Buddhist Center. This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information. By participating in our community, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect:

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including but not limited to your name, contact information, and any other information you choose to share with us.

2. Use of Information:

We use the collected information to facilitate and enhance our community activities, and communicate with you. Your information may also be used for administrative purposes, such as managing membership records and organizing events.

3. Sharing of Information:

We respect your privacy and do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties. However, trusted third parties who assist us in operating our community or conducting activities on our behalf may have access.  Examples would be our website provider (Squarespace), our email server host (Constant Contact), and our Google NonProfit Workspace who are bound by their privacy policies not to share that data. 

4. Data Security:

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Choices:

You have the right to review, update, and delete your personal information. This can be done at the bottom of any email by clicking “Update Profile”.  You may also choose to opt-out of receiving all communications from us - click “unsubscribe”. If you wish to unsubscribe from a specific mailing ie. NOM, etc, please contact a sangha council member by email.  Please contact us if you wish to exercise these rights.

6. Children's Privacy:

Our community is open to individuals of all ages. If you are under 18, please obtain the consent of a parent or guardian before providing any personal information.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy:

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised policy on our website.

8. Contact Information:

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at council@steamboatbuddhistcenter.org

*By participating in our community, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. We appreciate your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy.

The Buddhist Center of Steamboat Springs