Information Gathering

1.) Yakshagana Kalarnaga (YK) collects information from the users in a number of ways, for example when the user:

         Makes a donation

         Signs up for a membership

         Signs up to stay updated / Send Messages

2.) While forwarding a donation for Yakshagana Kalaranga (YK) or to its Affiliates the well-wishers have to submit some personal information as it would help us ensuring genuine contributions:

          Your name

         Your email and mailing address

         Your telephone number

         Your payment processing details

         Any other data as required

3.) YK does not collect or record the user’s personal information unless he/she chooses to provide it.

Use of Personal Information

1. General browsing of YK website is anonymous and it does not register the user’s personal information except the time, date and place of visits and the name of internet service provider. This data is used only for statistics and diagnosis.
2. YK keeps the user information strictly confidential and this information is secured safely. All relevant information collected through YK website is handled and used by internal and/or authorized officials only. It is never shared with any external agencies or third-party individuals.
3. YK uses the information given to it in the following ways:

To keep an accurate record of all the donations received

To update users about its happenings and developments through bulletins and newsletters, with an option of not to subscribe for the same

To make sure the user is receiving the most appropriate and relevant information

To find out more about the people who are visiting the YK website, donating, or joining its campaigns or to become Members.

4.) Usually, YK does not store user data. In case of specific sign-ups, the data is stored as per user request. The user can opt to delete all the information he/she has provided by simply requesting such by mail. All information, without exception, will be deleted in two working days.

Privacy of e-mail lists

Individuals who join YK’s mailing lists via its website or through its campaigning engagements are added to its email database. YK does not sell, rent, loan, trade, or lease the addresses on our lists to anyone.

Cookie Policy

1. Cookies are pieces of electronic information which will be sent by YK when a user visits the website. These will be placed in the hard disk of the user’s computer and enable YK to recognise the user when he/she visits the website again.
2. The user can configure his/her browser so that it responds to cookies the way he/she deems fit. For example, you make want to accept all cookies, reject them all or get notified when a cookie is sent. The users may check their browser’s settings to modify cookie behaviour as per individual behaviour.
3. If a user disables the use of cookies on the web browser, or removes or rejects specific cookies from YK’s website or linked sites then he/she may not be able to use the website as it is intended.

External Web Services

1. YK uses a number of external web services on its site to display content within its web pages. For example, to display video it uses YouTube. As with the social media buttons, YK cannot prevent these sites, or external domains, from collecting information on the user’s consumption of the content embedded on its site.
2. The YK website contains links to other websites for the benefit of its visitors. This Privacy Policy does not apply to such other websites.
3. YK is not expressly or impliedly responsible for, or liable to any loss or damage caused to a user by the collection, use and retention of Personal Information by such website in any manner whatsoever. It is important that the users review the privacy policies of all websites they visit before disclosing any information to such websites.

Changes to Privacy Policy

1. As and when the need arises, YK may alter its privacy policy in accordance with the latest technology and trends. It will provide you with timely notice of these changes. The users may reach out to YK if they have any queries about any changes made to its practices.
2. If you have any questions at all about YK’s privacy policy, please write to us at: kalaranga.udupi@gmail.com