Om Arham Foundation Inc. (“Om Arham Foundation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a 501(c)(3) public charity registered in California, USA (EIN 41‑4122892). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal information when you visit omarham.org, register for or attend our programs, make a donation, or otherwise interact with us.
By using our website or participating in our programs, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the website or our services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including:
- Contact details — name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Program information — registration details, emergency contacts, and any health-related information you choose to share for in-person retreats, camps, and workshops.
- Donation information — gift amount, payment method, and any acknowledgement preferences. Payment card details are processed by third-party payment processors and are not stored on our servers.
- Communications — messages, feedback, and other content you send to us.
- Photography & recordings — from events you attend, where notice is provided.
We also automatically collect limited technical information when you visit our website, including IP address, browser type, device information, referring pages, and pages viewed, through cookies and similar technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and improve our programs, events, and website.
- Process registrations, donations, and acknowledgements (including issuing tax receipts).
- Communicate with you about programs, events, schedule changes, and foundation updates.
- Respond to inquiries and provide participant support.
- Comply with legal, regulatory, and tax-reporting obligations applicable to a 501(c)(3) public charity.
- Protect the safety and security of participants, staff, and the foundation.
3. How We Share Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only as follows:
- Service providers — payment processors, email delivery providers, hosting providers, and registration platforms acting on our behalf, under appropriate confidentiality obligations.
- Legal requirements — when required by law, regulation, court order, or valid government request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of the foundation, our participants, or others.
- With consent — where you have specifically authorized disclosure.
4. Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enable basic functionality and to understand how the site is used. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit certain website features.
5. Children’s Privacy
Some of our programs are designed for youth. When a minor participates, we collect information from a parent or legal guardian and use it solely to administer the program and to communicate about the minor’s participation. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.
6. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with legal and tax-record-keeping requirements, and to resolve disputes. Donation records are retained as required by IRS and state regulations.
8. Your Choices and Rights
You may:
- Request access to or correction of your personal information.
- Request deletion of personal information, subject to our legal obligations to retain certain records.
- Opt out of non-essential communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in any email or by contacting us directly.
California residents: The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides additional rights, including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion, and the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your rights. Om Arham Foundation does not sell personal information.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when changes were last made. Material changes will be communicated through the website or directly to participants where appropriate.
11. Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy or our information practices may be directed to:
Om Arham Foundation Inc.
Registered in California, USA
EIN: 41‑4122892
Email: [email protected]