Privacy Policy

At St. Thomas Orthodox Maha Edavaka, we respect your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose your information when you visit our website, www.stome.org, and use our online services, including donations and payments.

1. Information We Collect 

• Personal Information: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment details.  
• Non-Personal Information: Browser type, IP address, pages visited, time spent on the site, and device information.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to process donations, send receipts, communicate church updates, and provide support. Non-personal information helps improve website functionality and user experience.

3. How We Protect Your Information  
We use SSL encryption and restrict access to authorized personnel to protect your personal data. However, no method is 100% secure.

4. Sharing Your Information  
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it with service providers or comply with legal requests.

5. Payment Processing 
Payments are processed by secure third-party providers who comply with PCI DSS standards. We do not store credit card details.

6. Cookies and Tracking  
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. You can disable cookies, but some functionality may be affected.

7. Your Rights  
You can update or delete your personal information by contacting us, subject to legal or contractual obligations.

8. Children's Privacy  
Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their information.

9. Changes to This Policy  
We may update this policy and will notify you of significant changes on our website.

10. Contact Us
For questions, please contact us at:  
St Thomas Orthodox Maha Edavaka
51, Banasawadi Main Road, Maruthi Seva Nagar Post, Bengaluru – 560033
stoc.blr.east@gmail.com

Thank you for trusting us with your information. We are committed to your privacy.