Privacy Policy

Kent Sri Lankan Buddhist Cultural Centre

Trading as Kent Temple

Kent Sri Lankan Buddhist Cultural Centre (“we”, “our”, or “us”), trading as Kent Temple, is a registered charitable organisation ( Charity commotion registration number 1176744 ) dedicated to the teachings of Lord Buddha, meditation, mind-healing practices, and Buddhist education for children and the wider community. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with care and respect.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

• Name, contact details (email address, phone number, postal address)
• Membership details
• Donation and payment information
• Subscription details for online or in-person classes
• Information provided through website forms, event registrations, or enquiries
• Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and website usage data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Manage memberships, donations, and subscriptions
• Organise and deliver meditation, mind-healing, and Buddhist teaching classes
• Communicate with you about events, activities, and charitable projects
• Maintain accurate financial and administrative records
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

Your data is used only for legitimate charitable purposes and in line with the teachings of ethical conduct and responsibility.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

• Your consent
• The performance of a contract (e.g. memberships or paid classes)
• Legal obligations
• Our legitimate interests as a charitable organisation

4. Financial Information

Donations, membership fees, and subscription payments may be collected online or at our premises. Payment information is processed securely and is not stored beyond what is necessary for accounting, auditing, and legal requirements.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties. Information may only be shared:

• With trusted service providers (e.g. payment processors or IT services)
• When required by law or regulatory authorities

All third parties are required to respect the confidentiality and security of your data.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to meet legal and accounting requirements.

8. Children’s Privacy

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. Personal data relating to children attending Buddhist education classes is collected with the consent of parents or guardians and used solely for educational and safeguarding purposes.

9. Your Rights

Under UK data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Object to or restrict processing

Requests can be made by contacting us using the details below.

10. Governance

Kent Sri Lankan Buddhist Cultural Centre is governed by a Board of Directors, including the President, Secretary, and Treasurer, who oversee the ethical and lawful management of the organisation.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on our website.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us via our website:

https://kenttemple.godaddysites.com/contact us