Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you contact us, register for events, or subscribe to our communications. This may include your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

We also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited. This data helps us improve our website functionality and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your personal information is used to communicate with you about our spiritual programs, events, and community activities. We may send you newsletters, event invitations, and updates about Vo Vi Friendship Association initiatives.

We use technical data to analyze website performance, understand user behavior, and enhance our digital services. This information helps us create a better experience for all visitors and members of our community.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and remember your preferences. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you interact with our site.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features and functionality of our website. We use both session cookies (temporary) and persistent cookies (stored longer-term) for various purposes including analytics and user preferences.

4. Analytics and Third-Party Services

We use analytics services to understand website traffic patterns and user engagement. These services may collect information about your visit, including pages viewed, time spent on site, and navigation paths.

Third-party service providers who assist us with website hosting, email communications, and event management may have access to your information solely for performing these services on our behalf. We ensure these providers maintain appropriate security measures and use your data only as directed.

5. Data Security and Retention

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes secure servers, encryption, and regular security assessments.

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Under GDPR and applicable privacy laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to access your personal data and receive a copy
• Right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") under certain circumstances
• Right to restrict processing of your personal data
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances: with your explicit consent, to comply with legal obligations, to protect our rights and safety, or with trusted service providers who assist in our operations.

If Vo Vi Friendship Association undergoes a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and provide options regarding your data.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will post the updated policy on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date.

For significant changes, we will provide prominent notice on our website or send direct communication to registered users. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.