Last updated: June 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how pacifichermitage.org collects, uses, and protects the personal information of visitors to our website, pacifichermitage.org. The Pacific Hermitage is committed to respecting your privacy and being transparent about how your data is handled.
1. Information Collected
The following types of personal information may be collected when you visit this website:
- Information you provide:
- Contact information (e.g., name, email address, phone number) when you register for events, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact The Pacific Hermitage.
- Donation information (e.g., amount, date) when you make a donation.
- Any other information you voluntarily submit through forms or communications on our website.
- Information collected automatically:
- Website usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on site, device information) through cookies and similar technologies.
2. How Your Information Is Used
The information collected is used for the following purposes:
- To communicate with you and respond to inquiries.
- To process donations and maintain donation records.
- To send newsletters and updates if you have subscribed to them.
- To provide information about events, programs, and activities.
- To improve the website and user experience.
- To comply with legal requirements.
3. How Your Information Is Protected
Appropriate measures are taken to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Security measures such as data encryption and secure storage may be used.
4. Sharing Your Information
Personal information is not sold, rented, or leased to third parties. Information may be shared with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating the website or providing services (e.g., payment processors, email service providers). These third parties are obligated to protect the information and use it only for the specified purposes.
Information may be disclosed when legally compelled to do so, such as in response to a court order or other governmental request.
5. Your Rights Regarding Your Information
You have the right to:
- Request access to personal information that is stored.
- Request corrections or deletions of personal information.
- Opt out of receiving future mailings or communications.
To exercise these rights, please contact The Pacific Hermitage at hermitage@abhayagiri.org.
6. Children’s Privacy
pacifichermitage.org is committed to protecting the privacy of children. This website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13, and personal information is not knowingly collected from children under 13 without parental consent, in accordance with applicable laws like COPPA.
7. Changes to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in practices or applicable laws. Notification of any significant changes will be made by posting the updated policy on the website.
8. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Pacific Hermitage
56 Snowden, White Salmon, WA 98670
hermitage@abhayagiri.org
509.416.6654