Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 2026

1. Introduction

The Himalayan Cultural Studies Center ("HCSC," "we," "us," or "our") operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide: When you register for programs, make donations, sign up for events, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment information.

Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited. This helps us understand how our website is used and improve your experience.

Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process donations and manage donor relationships
• Register and manage program participants
• Send newsletters, event notifications, and program updates
• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• Improve our website, programs, and services
• Comply with legal obligations and nonprofit governance
• Generate aggregate statistics about our impact

4. Data Sharing

HCSC does not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only with:

• Service providers who assist us in operating our website and programs (payment processors, email services, etc.)
• Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights
• Other nonprofit organizations only with your explicit consent

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to our website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Children's Privacy

Our programs are designed for families and may involve minors. Parents or guardians must provide consent for a child's participation. We collect minimal information from children and do not share it without parental consent.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website following changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Himalayan Cultural Studies Center
76-11 37th Avenue, #202
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Email: info@hcsc.org
Phone: 718-888-0601