Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Fa Hua Monastery is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA) of Singapore. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website or interact with us online.

By accessing or using this website, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect personal data through the following means:

a. Personal Data You Provide Voluntarily

When you interact with us, including when you:

Make donations
Register for events, ceremonies, classes, or activities
Submit enquiry or contact forms
Subscribe to updates, newsletters, or Dharma communications

The personal data collected may include your name, email address, contact number, mailing address, payment related information, and any other information you choose to provide.

b. Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical data such as:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages visited and duration of visit

This data is used for website administration, analytics, and service improvement purposes.

3. Purposes for Collection, Use, and Disclosure

Your personal data may be collected, used, or disclosed for the following purposes:

Processing donations and issuing acknowledgements or receipts
Administering registrations for events, programmes, or religious activities
Responding to enquiries and communications
Providing updates, announcements, and Dharma related content where consent has been given
Managing administrative and operational matters
Complying with applicable legal, regulatory, or charitable reporting requirements
Improving our website, services, and community outreach

Fa Hua Monastery does not sell or trade personal data to third parties.

4. Consent

By providing your personal data to us, you are deemed to have given your consent for its collection, use, and disclosure for the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us through the official channels listed on this website. Please note that withdrawal of consent may affect our ability to provide certain services or communications.

5. Disclosure of Personal Data

We may disclose your personal data only where necessary:

To third party service providers who assist us with website hosting, payment processing, event administration, or IT support
To regulatory or government authorities where required by law
Where you have expressly authorised such disclosure

All third parties engaged are required to protect your personal data and use it only for authorised purposes.

6. Protection of Personal Data

Fa Hua Monastery takes reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or misuse.

While we take reasonable steps to protect your data, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Accuracy of Personal Data

We rely on you to ensure that the personal data you provide is accurate and complete. Please notify us if there are any changes to your personal data.

8. Retention of Personal Data

Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required under applicable laws, regulations, or charitable governance requirements.

9. Access and Correction Requests

In accordance with the PDPA, you may request:

Access to your personal data held by us
Correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data

Requests may be subject to a reasonable administrative fee and verification requirements, as permitted under the PDPA.

10. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality and analyse website usage. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although certain features of the website may not function properly.

11. Transfer of Personal Data Outside Singapore

Where personal data is transferred outside Singapore, Fa Hua Monastery will take reasonable steps to ensure that the recipient provides a standard of protection comparable to that under the PDPA.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Fa Hua Monastery reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be published on this page and will take effect upon posting.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact us through the official contact channels listed on this website.