Privacy Policy – Auroville Global Fellowship
Last Updated: May 27, 2025
Introduction
The Auroville Global Fellowship (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.
Our website address is aurovilleglobalfellowship.org
By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Post comments on our website
- Use our contact form to send us inquiries
- Subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list
This information may include:
- Your name
- Email address
- Any other information you choose to provide in comments or contact forms
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- IP addresses
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
This information is collected to enhance website performance, security, and user experience.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
Personal Information
- Responding to inquiries: To answer questions or requests submitted through our contact form
- Newsletter communications: To send newsletters and updates to subscribers
- Comment management: To display and manage public comments on our website
Technical Information
- Website functionality: To ensure our website operates properly and efficiently
- Security: To protect our website from security threats and unauthorized access
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve user experience
Data Storage and Security
Storage
Your data is stored by our hosting provider, Hostinger, in accordance with their data protection standards and policies.
Security Measures
We implement various security measures to protect your information:
- SSL encryption to secure data transmission
- Security plugins to protect against threats and unauthorized access
- Password-protected access to our website dashboard
- Limited access to sensitive information (restricted to authorized team members only)
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide our website services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Sharing and Disclosure
No Sale of Data
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
Third-Party Services
Our website uses various third-party services to provide full functionality:
- WordPress and Elementor: Website platform and page builder
- WordPress plugins: Various plugins for enhanced functionality and security
- Google services: May include analytics and other Google APIs
- Embedded content: Videos from YouTube and content from other websites may be embedded on our site
- Analytics tools: Basic analytics to understand website usage
These third-party services may collect information according to their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies to understand how they handle your data.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law or in good faith belief that such disclosure is necessary to comply with legal obligations.
Your Rights and Choices
Access and Control
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we have collected about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter or mailing list at any time
Public Comments
When you post a public comment on our website, you consent to that comment appearing publicly. Please note that once information is in the public domain, we cannot control how it may be copied or used by others.
Contact for Data Requests
To exercise any of these rights or for privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at: aurovilleglobalfellowship@gmail.com
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Provide website security
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Enhance overall user experience
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, as our website is hosted by Hostinger and we use various third-party services that may operate in different jurisdictions. These transfers are necessary for the operation of our website and the services we provide. We rely on our hosting provider and third-party service providers to implement appropriate data protection measures in accordance with their respective privacy policies and applicable laws.
Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: aurovilleglobalfellowship@gmail.com
We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.
Acknowledgment
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.