Privacy Policy

1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how TSP-POOJA.COM and the related international project structures collect, use, process and protect personal information provided by users and participants.

By using the website or participating in available programs and participation formats, users agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.


2. About the Platform
TSP-POOJA.COM acts as:
- an informational platform,
- an organizational platform,
- an international coordination interface connected with spiritual, cultural and educational initiatives related to South India.

The platform may cooperate with:
- International Community Dharma Sanatana (ICDS), Italy,
- SRI MAHASIVA SUKSHMA NADI JOTHIDA NILAYAM (India),
- THARUGAVANAM SIDHAR PEEDAM (India).


3. Information We May Collect
Depending on the participation format, the platform may collect:
- full name,
- email address,
- phone number,
- country of residence,
- communication preferences,
- payment-related information,
- participation and registration information,
- technical website usage data.
For retreats or international participation programs, additional information may be requested when necessary for organizational purposes.

Additional Ritual & Participation Information
For participation in traditional Tamil spiritual ceremonies, pujas and related ritual formats conducted in India, the platform and affiliated organizations may collect additional personal participation information necessary for the proper ceremonial and organizational process.

Depending on the type of participation format, this information may include:
- full name,
- surname,
- patronymic (if applicable),
- father’s name,
- date of birth,
- place/city of birth,
- time of birth,
- astrological participation data voluntarily provided by the participant.

Purpose of Collecting Ritual Information
Certain traditional Tamil pujas and ceremonial practices conducted in India involve the ritual pronunciation or ceremonial usage of:
- participant’s name,
- father’s name,
- lineage-related identification,
- mantras associated with the participant.

Such information may be required in order to:
- correctly organize participation in the ceremony,
- ensure proper ritual identification of participants,
- prepare traditional astrology-based participation formats,
- conduct planet-related pujas and ceremonial practices,
- coordinate spiritual and ceremonial processes according to the traditional Tamil ritual system.

For certain astrology-based participation formats and planet-related pujas, additional birth-related information may be requested, including:
- city/place of birth,
- date of birth,
- time of birth.
This information is collected solely for ceremonial, organizational and participation-support purposes connected with traditional spiritual formats conducted by affiliated Indian spiritual organizations.

Spiritual & Cultural Context

The collection of father’s name and birth-related information is connected with the traditional structure of certain South Indian ritual and astrological practices, where participant identification may historically include lineage and birth-related details as part of ceremonial preparation.
Participation in such formats is entirely voluntary.

International Coordination

Certain ritual participation data may be shared with affiliated Indian spiritual organizations solely for the purpose of organizing and conducting ceremonies, pujas, astrology-based participation formats and related traditional practices.

These organizations may include:
SRI MAHASIVA SUKSHMA NADI JOTHIDA NILAYAM (India),
THARUGAVANAM SIDHAR PEEDAM (India).
Such sharing is limited exclusively to information necessary for participation coordination and ceremonial preparation.


4. Purpose of Data Processing
Personal information may be processed for:
- participant registration,
- communication and support,
- organizational coordination,
- access to livestreams and educational materials,
- retreat and participation management,
- payment processing,
- website administration,
- security and fraud prevention,
- improvement of participation experience,
- compliance with applicable legal obligations.


5. International Coordination & Third Parties
Certain data may be processed by independent project structures involved in organizational coordination and participation support, including:
- ICDS (Italy),
- corresponding payment service providers,
- communication platforms,
- technical service providers.
Spiritual ceremonies and ritual activities are conducted independently by Indian spiritual organizations.
The platform does not sell personal information to third parties.


6. Payment Processing

International payments and contribution-based participation formats may be processed through authorized international payment provider - https://stripe.com.
Payment information is processed directly by corresponding payment processors and may be subject to their own privacy and security policies.
The platform itself does not store full payment card information.


7. Communication & Participation Updates

Users may receive:
- participation confirmations,
- organizational updates,
- retreat information,
- educational announcements,
- livestream access instructions,
- community and project-related communications.
Users may unsubscribe from non-essential communications at any time.

8. Cookies & Technical Data
The website may use:
- technical cookies,
- analytics tools,
- performance and functionality technologies.

Technical information may include:
- IP address,
- browser type,
- device information,
- pages visited,
- interaction data.
This information helps improve website functionality and user experience.


9. Data Protection
Reasonable organizational and technical measures are implemented to help protect personal information from:
- unauthorized access,
- misuse,
- alteration,
- disclosure,
- destruction.
However, no online system can guarantee absolute security.


10. Data Retention
Personal information may be retained:
- for organizational purposes,
- for legal and accounting obligations,
- for communication and participation support,
- for security and fraud prevention purposes.
Information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary.


11. International Users
By using the platform, users understand that information may be processed in connection with international project structures and service providers located in different jurisdictions.
Participation in international formats may involve communication and coordination across multiple countries.


12. User Rights
Depending on applicable law, users may have the right to:
- request access to personal information,
- request correction of inaccurate data,
- request deletion of personal information,
- object to certain processing activities,
- withdraw consent for optional communications.
Requests may be submitted through official contact channels listed on the website.


13. Children’s Privacy
The platform is intended for adults and is not directed toward children under the age required by applicable law.
Participation by minors may require parental or legal guardian consent depending on jurisdiction.


14. External Services & Links
The website may contain links to:
- external platforms,
- payment providers,
- communication services,
- third-party websites.
The platform is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.
Users are encouraged to review corresponding third-party policies separately.


15. Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically.
Updated versions become effective upon publication on the website.
Users are encouraged to review the policy regularly.


16. Contact Information
Questions related to privacy, participation or data processing may be submitted through the official communication channels listed on the website.


17. Acceptance of This Policy
By using the website, participating in programs or submitting information through the platform, users acknowledge and accept this Privacy Policy.