Privacy Policy: Exeter Hindu Cultural Centre

Last Updated: January 11, 2026

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The Exeter Hindu Cultural Centre (EHCC) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with transparency and care. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

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1. The Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

• Personal Identification: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address (e.g., when you sign up for our newsletter, register for an event, or become a member).

• Donation Information: If you donate through our site, we collect transaction details. Note: We do not store credit/debit card details on our servers; these are handled by secure third-party processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage patterns collected via cookies when you browse our Wix-hosted site.

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2. How We Collect Data

We receive and store information you enter on our website or provide us in any other way. This happens when you:

• Complete a membership or volunteer form.

• Subscribe to our mailing list.

• Make a donation or pay for event tickets.

• Contact us via the website’s "Contact Us" feature.

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3. Why We Collect Data

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To manage your membership and provide services relevant to the EHCC community.

• To send you updates regarding festivals, cultural events, and temple news.

• To process donations and claim Gift Aid (where applicable).

• To comply with any applicable laws and regulations.

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4. How Your Data is Stored (Wix.com)

Our website is hosted on the Wix.com platform. Wix provides us with the online platform that allows us to share our services with you. Your data may be stored through Wix.com’s data storage, databases, and general Wix.com applications. They store your data on secure servers behind a firewall.

All direct payment gateways offered by Wix.com and used by EHCC adhere to the standards set by PCI-DSS as managed by the PCI Security Standards Council.

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5. Cookies

We use cookies to ensure our website runs effectively and to analyse our traffic. When you first visit our site, you will see a Cookie Banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.

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6. Sharing Your Information

The Exeter Hindu Cultural Centre does not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We only share data when:

• Required by law (e.g., reporting Gift Aid to HMRC).

• Necessary for service delivery (e.g., using an email marketing tool like Wix)

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7. Your Rights

Under GDPR and UK data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

• Request that we correct any inaccuracies.

• Request that we delete your data (the "right to be forgotten").

• Withdraw your consent for marketing at any time.

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8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us at:

Exeter Hindu Cultural Centre Email: web@exetertemple.org

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