DPDP Act, 2023 Compliant

Privacy Policy

Srikari Seva Samiti is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023.

Last Updated: October 2026 • Version 1.1

1. Data Fiduciary Details

Under the DPDP Act 2023, "Srikari Seva Samiti" serves as the Data Fiduciary responsible for determining the purpose and means of processing personal data collected on this platform for Srikari Ati Rudra Mahayagnam.

Nandanavanam Layout, Behind MLRIT College, Basuragadi, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

info@srikariatirudram.com

2. Categories of Personal Data Collected

We collect only the minimum required personal data directly from devotees when you interact with our platform:

A. Contact & Identity Information:Full Name, Mobile Number, Email Address, and Postal Address (used specifically for dispatching holy Prasadam/Vibhuti packets).

B. Spiritual & Ritual Information:Gotram, Janma Nakshatram, Rasi, and family member names. This information is utilized strictly by Vedic priests (Ritwiks) during the sacred Sankalpam recitation of the Rudra Homams.

C. Statutory Tax Information (PAN Card):Permanent Account Number (PAN) is collected solely when a devotee requests an 80G tax deduction certificate as mandated by the Income Tax Act, 1961 (Govt. of India). PAN numbers are stored in an encrypted format and never utilized for marketing.

D. Technical & Session Data:Language preferences (English/Telugu/Hindi), audio player mute/volume state, and standard security access logs.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

To perform consecrated Sevas, Archana, Rudrabhishekam, and Nakshatra Shanthi Sankalpams in your name and Gotram.
To issue digital entry passes, tokens, and authentic donation receipts.
To dispatch sacred Prasadam through postal/courier partners to devotees booking remotely.
To comply with legal, accounting, and 80G tax exemption filing regulations with the Income Tax Department of India.
To send critical updates regarding Yagnam schedule, darshan timings, or live broadcast links.
We NEVER sell, rent, commercialize, or share your data with advertisers or third-party marketing companies.

4. Third-Party Services & Security

To provide reliable and secure service, Srikari Seva Samiti collaborates with regulated service providers:

Payment Gateways (UPI / Bank)All payment processing occurs over RBI-regulated, PCI-DSS compliant payment gateways. We do not store credit/debit card numbers or UPI PINs.

Postal & Courier ServicesDevotee shipping addresses are shared strictly with recognized postal/courier carriers exclusively for delivering consecrated Prasadam.

Cloud & Database StorageDevotee records are hosted in encrypted, access-restricted cloud databases located in secure Indian data center regions.

Communication ProvidersTransactional booking confirmations and OTPs are delivered via regulated SMS/WhatsApp enterprise gateways.

5. Devotee Rights under DPDP Act, 2023

As a Data Principal under the DPDP Act 2023, you hold the following rights:

Right to Access: You can request a summary of the personal data held about you and processing activities undertaken.
Right to Correction & Updating: You may request the update or correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal details.
Right to Erasure: You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to statutory retention obligations (e.g. donation records required under the Income Tax Act).
Right to Withdraw Consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting our Grievance Desk.
Right of Nomination: In the event of death or incapacity, you have the right to nominate another individual to exercise these rights on your behalf.

6. Grievance Redressal Officer

In compliance with Section 10 of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, Srikari Seva Samiti has instituted a designated Grievance Redressal Desk. If you have any inquiries, requests for data correction, or privacy grievances, please reach out directly:

Designation: Data Protection Grievance Officer

Organization: Srikari Seva Samiti

Postal Address: Nandanavanam Layout, Behind MLRIT College, Basuragadi, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

support@srikariatirudram.com +91 9490462652

* Grievances are acknowledged within 48 business hours and resolved within 30 calendar days. If unresolved, you may approach the Data Protection Board of India in accordance with applicable rules.