ISKCON Norway is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, visitors, and others who are in contact with us. This privacy policy explains which personal data we process, why we do so, and what your rights are.
Data Controller
ISKCON Norway
ISKCON Norway Email:: admin@iskcon.no
ISKCON Norway is the data controller for personal data processed in connection with membership and contact with the organization.
What Personal Data We Process
Membership
When registering for membership via Vipps Login, we process the following personal data:
- Full name
- Phone number
- Address (street address, postal code, and city)
- Date of birth
Phone numbers are used when contact is required regarding your membership.
Date of birth is used for unique identification of members in combination with the National Population Register — only in connection with statutory reporting to public authorities.
Inquiries via the Website
When contacting us via the website or email, we may process:
- Name
- Email address
- The content of your inquiry
How Information is Collected
Membership registration is conducted via Vipps Login, where identity and personal data are obtained directly from Vipps following the user's consent.
Upon registration via Vipps, we receive necessary information such as name, address, phone number, and date of birth.
This information is used to administer the membership and for statutory reporting to public authorities. In this regard, information may be supplemented where necessary to ensure correct registration.
The ISKCON Norway website stores no sensitive personal data.
Other information is provided voluntarily by you when you contact us.
How and Where Information is Stored
Member information is stored in a membership register administered by ISKCON Norway.
The data is stored in an access-restricted system with necessary security measures and is only available to authorized personnel with a professional need.
The information is used exclusively for:
- Administration of membership.
- Statutory reporting, including as a basis for public grants for religious and philosophical communities.
Legal Basis for Processing
The processing of personal data is based on the following:
- Consent: Through voluntary registration.
- Legal Obligation: Where information is required for reporting to public authorities.
- Legitimate Interest: Related to the administration of membership.
Sharing of Information
Personal data is not shared with third parties unless required by law or necessary to fulfill our obligations as a religious and philosophical community.
The website may contain embedded content from third parties, such as Facebook and YouTube. These services may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Retention Period
Personal data is stored for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as long as required by applicable regulations.
Cancellation and Deletion of Membership
You may resign from ISKCON Norway at any time by contacting us via email.
Upon resignation, personal data associated with the membership will be deleted, unless further storage is required to fulfill statutory obligations.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of information, provided this does not conflict with statutory obligations
- Withdraw consent at any time
nquiries regarding privacy can be sent to the contact address provided above.
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