Maha Prajna Buddhist Society KL & SEL (“the Society”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting and managing personal data in accordance with the laws of Malaysia, including the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (“PDPA”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you interact with our website, programs, activities, donation channels, and related services.
This Privacy Policy applies to:
Maha Prajna Buddhist Society KL & SEL Official Website
Collection of Personal Data
Depending on the nature of your interaction with the Society, we may collect and process personal data including but not limited to:
- Full name
- Contact number
- Email address
- Mailing or residential address
- Donation details and transaction references
- Information submitted through registration forms
- Photos, videos, or media captured during events or activities
- Questions, feedback, comments, or enquiries voluntarily submitted to us
Information may be collected through:
- Website contact or registration forms
- Third-party form providers
- Event registrations
- Volunteer participation
- Donation records
- Direct communication via email, messaging applications, or social media platforms
Purpose of Collection and Usage
Your personal data may be used for purposes including but not limited to:
- Managing registrations for Dharma programs, activities, or events
- Communicating updates relating to Society activities
- Responding to enquiries or requests
- Managing volunteer coordination
- Maintaining internal administrative records
- Issuing donation acknowledgements or receipts
- Improving our website, activities, and services
- Complying with applicable legal or regulatory obligations
The Society will not use your personal data for purposes other than those stated above unless required or permitted by law.
Disclosure of Personal Data
Your personal data will be treated as confidential.
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data to third parties.
Personal data may be disclosed where necessary to:
- Service providers supporting our administrative or website operations
- Professional advisers where required
- Relevant authorities where disclosure is required by law
- Affiliated organisations related to the Society’s activities or operations
All disclosures shall be subject to appropriate confidentiality and security measures where reasonably practicable.
Cookies and Website Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality and user experience.
We may also use third-party services such as:
- Google Analytics
- Embedded YouTube content
- Embedded Facebook posts or videos
These services may collect certain browser or usage information in accordance with their respective privacy policies.
You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though certain website functions may be affected.
Protection of Personal Data
The Society takes reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and the Society cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted online.
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 and regulations.
Access, Correction, and Withdrawal of Consent
You may request to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data
- Withdraw consent to the processing of your personal data
- Request removal from communication records where applicable
Requests may be submitted to:
Email: mahaprajnaklselangor@gmail.com
The Society reserves the right to request reasonable supporting documentation for verification purposes before processing such requests.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. The Society is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external websites.
Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of third-party websites independently.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
The Society reserves the right to amend, update, or modify this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice.
Any revised version will be published on the official website and shall take effect immediately upon publication.
Continued use of the website and services following such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
Contact Information
For enquiries relating to this policy or personal data matters, please contact:
Maha Prajna Buddhist Society KL & SEL
(Reg. Number: PPM-012-10-03072020)
Email: mahaprajnaklselangor@gmail.com
Contact Number: +60 11 6579 2833
Physical visits are by prior arrangement only.