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Privacy Policy

Shiva Temple Estonia Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 23 May 2025

Shiva Temple Estonia operates under the non-profit organization Lilleoru MTÜ (registry code 80143446). This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you:

  • Visit or use the website www.shivatempleestonia.org

  • Register for events, pujas, or temple services

  • Make donations through our online or offline platforms

Who Does This Policy Apply To?

This Policy applies to anyone who:

  • Uses our services or website

  • Registers for events, rituals (pujas), or temple activities

  • Makes a donation

  • Communicates with us or submits personal data through our channels

 

This Policy is informative and does not form a contractual agreement.

Legal Grounds for Data Processing

We process your personal data based on:

  • Your consent

  • Our contractual obligations (e.g., processing event registrations)

  • Our legitimate interests (e.g., service improvement, communication)

  • Our legal obligations (e.g., accounting and tax compliance)

Data Controller Information

MTÜ Lilleoru
Registry code: 80143446
Address: Taevasmaa tee 17, Aruvalla, Rae vald, Harjumaa 75320, Estonia
Email: info@lilleoru.ee

What Personal Data Do We Collect?

We may collect the following types of data:

  • Name and surname

  • Contact information (email address, phone number)

  • Country of residence or location

  • Personal identification or registration number (when required)

  • Payment and donation details (e.g., transaction info, donation amount)

  • Event or service registration data

  • Communication history

  • Technical data (IP address, device information, cookies)

  • Website usage data (e.g., browsing behavior, referral source)

  • Social media interaction data (if you interact via social channels)

How and Why Do We Use Your Data?

We treat all personal data as confidential. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures — including encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security assessments — to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Only authorized personnel and partners with a valid legal basis have access to your data. We do not sell or share your data with third parties without a legal basis.

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We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To process donations and issue confirmations — This is necessary for the performance of a contract between you and us.

  • To register and manage your participation in events, pujas, and temple services — This is also based on the performance of a contract.

  • To respond to your inquiries and maintain communication — We do this based on our legitimate interest in providing good customer service and maintaining our relationship with you.

  • To improve our website and services — This is based on our legitimate interest in analyzing and enhancing the user experience.

  • To send newsletters and updates — We do this only with your explicit consent, which you can withdraw at any time.

  • To comply with legal obligations — This includes meeting requirements related to accounting, taxation, and other regulations as required by law.​​

Use of Third-Party Service Providers

To provide a smooth user experience and secure payments, we may use trusted third-party processors, such as:

  • Maksekeskus AS

  • Stripe, Inc.

  • Other partners for communication, analytics, or event services

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These third parties may process your data either:

  • On our behalf, under written agreements (data processors), or

  • Independently, if you enter into a separate relationship with them (e.g., payment platforms)

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Third-Party Privacy Policies:

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Improve performance and usability

  • Analyze usage via tools such as Google Analytics

  • Personalize content and offer relevant services

You can manage cookie settings through your browser. 

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By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Privacy Policy. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

How We Protect Your Data?

  • All personal data is treated as confidential

  • We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse

  • Only authorized staff and partners with valid legal basis can access data

  • We do not sell or share your data with third parties without legal basis

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Data Retention:
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When your data is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it.

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We use appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security assessments.

Your Rights Under GDPR

  • You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access to your data

  • Correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restriction or objection to data processing

  • Data portability

  • Withdrawal of consent (if applicable)

  • To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@lilleoru.ee

Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal or operational changes. The latest version will always be available at www.shivatempleestonia.org. You are encouraged to review it periodically.

Consent Withdrawal and Opt-Out

You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. For example, you can unsubscribe from our newsletters or marketing communications via the unsubscribe link included in every email or by contacting us at info@lilleoru.ee. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing before the withdrawal.

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