Privacy Policy — Ananda Church of Self-Realization of Seattle

Effective Date: January 15, 2026

Ananda Church of Self-Realization of Seattle, legally known as Ananda Church of Self-Realization of Seattle (“we”, “us”, or “our”), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, use our services, or sign up for email communications, including through Meta/Instagram/Facebook lead ads.

By using our services or providing your information, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Subscribe to our email newsletters
  • Sign up through lead forms (including Meta Lead Ads)
  • Contact us for information or support

The types of personal information we may collect include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Other contact information you provide

We may also collect non-personal data about your visit (e.g., browser type, device, IP address) for site analytics and performance monitoring.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To send you the weekly email newsletter and related content you signed up for
  • To respond to your requests or inquiries
  • To administer and manage our email lists and marketing
  • To improve our services and user experience

We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with service providers who assist us (such as email service providers) under strict confidentiality for the purpose of providing those services. We may also disclose personal information if required by law.

3. Meta Lead Ads and Data

When you sign up through a Meta Lead Ad (Facebook or Instagram), your personal information (such as name and email address) is transmitted securely to us. By signing up, you consent to receive communications from Ananda Church of Self-Realization of Seattle in accordance with this Privacy Policy and the specific purpose disclosed in the ad. We do not use your data for any purpose other than what was described in the lead form.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about how you interact with our site, to improve site performance, to understand usage patterns, and for analytics purposes. You can choose to disable cookies via your browser settings, but some features of our website may not function properly without them.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You may opt out of receiving our emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link included in every communication we send or by contacting us at the address below.

You may also request to access, correct, update, or delete your personal information. We will comply with such requests in accordance with applicable laws.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us to have it removed.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will post the updated policy on our website with a new effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Ananda Church of Self-Realization of Seattle
Email: friends@anandawashington.org
Website: https://anandawashington.org