Privacy Policy
Kadampa Meditation Center Indianapolis Last updated: October 5, 2026
Kadampa Meditation Center Indianapolis ("KMC Indy," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through meditation-indianapolis.org (the "Website"), at our Center, and through our online classes, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Website or our services, you agree to this Policy. It should be read together with our Terms and Conditions.
1. Information We Collect
Information you give us
Account and membership information: name, email address, phone number, password, and membership level.
Registration information: details you provide when signing up for classes, retreats, or events, including any information about children who will attend Kids Club.
Payment information: billing details for memberships, donations, and purchases. Payments are handled by third-party payment processors; we do not store full card numbers.
Newsletter and contact information: your email address and any message you send us through forms, email, or text.
Mobile phone number and text message information: if you sign up for our text (SMS) messages, we collect your mobile phone number, your consent and opt-in date and time, and the messages you send to and receive from us.
Prayer requests: the content of any request you submit, including names or circumstances you choose to share.
Donation information: your name, contact details, and the amount and date of your gift.
Information collected automatically
When you visit the Website, we and our service providers may automatically collect technical information such as your IP address, browser and device type, pages viewed, referring website, and the date and time of your visit. This is typically collected through cookies and similar technologies (see Section 5).
Information from third parties
If you contact us or interact with our content on social media, we may receive information from those platforms in line with your settings on them.
2. Sensitive Information
Because of the nature of our work, some information you share with us, such as prayer requests, attendance at meditation classes, or health-related details you volunteer, may reveal personal beliefs or circumstances. Please share only what you are comfortable sharing. We treat this information with care, limit access to those who need it, and do not sell it.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Create and manage your account and membership
Register you for classes, retreats, and events, and provide online class access
Process payments, donations, and purchases, and send receipts
Respond to your questions and requests
Dedicate prayers in response to prayer requests
Send newsletters, class and event announcements, and other communications you have asked for or agreed to receive, including text messages if you have opted in
Operate, secure, and improve the Website and our services
Understand how people find and use the Website and reach people who may be interested in our classes
Meet legal, accounting, and tax obligations
4. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your mobile phone number or text message opt-in data with third parties or affiliates. Text messaging opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties, except with service providers that help us send text messages on our behalf (such as our messaging platform and mobile carriers). Apart from that, we share information only as follows:
Service providers: companies that help us run the Website and our services, such as website hosting, membership and scheduling software, payment processing, email and text messaging, video conferencing for online classes, and analytics. They may use your information only to perform services for us.
Kadampa Buddhism organizations: where needed to support events or programs we host together, such as national or international festivals.
Our Resident Teacher and community: prayer request content may be shared with our Resident Teacher and community for the purpose of dedicating prayers, as described in our Terms and Conditions.
Legal and safety reasons: where we believe disclosure is required by law, or necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of KMC Indy, our community, or others.
Organizational changes: if our organization merges with or transfers operations to another organization, your information may be transferred as part of that change.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Website uses cookies and similar technologies to keep it working, remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand site traffic. We may also use advertising technologies, such as the Meta (Facebook and Instagram) pixel, to measure the effectiveness of our ads and to show our classes and events to people who may be interested.
You can control cookies through your browser settings and delete or block them if you wish, though some parts of the Website may not work properly. You can also manage ad preferences through your Facebook and Instagram settings.
6. Email and Text Messages
Email. If you sign up for our newsletter, you can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email or by contacting us.
Text messages (SMS). If you provide your mobile phone number and opt in, you agree to receive recurring text messages from KMC Indy about our classes, events, retreats, reminders, and Center news. Please note:
Consent is optional. Agreeing to receive text messages is not required to attend classes, become a member, make a donation, or purchase anything from us.
Message frequency varies.
Costs. Message and data rates may apply, depending on your mobile plan.
Opt out anytime. Reply STOP to any text message to unsubscribe. You will receive a confirmation message, and no further marketing texts will be sent unless you opt in again.
Help. Reply HELP to any text message, or contact us at 317-207-0012 or info@meditation-indianapolis.org, for assistance.
Carriers. Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
Your phone number stays with us. We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile phone number or opt-in information with third parties or affiliates for their marketing purposes (see Section 4).
We may still send you essential messages about your account, payments, or a registration.
7. Children's Privacy
The Website is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 18 through the Website. Parents and guardians may provide information about their children for Kids Club registration, and we use it only for that purpose. If you believe a child has given us personal information directly, please contact us and we will delete it.
8. Data Security and Retention
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We keep personal information for as long as needed for the purposes described in this Policy, including to maintain your account, meet legal, tax, and accounting requirements, and resolve disputes. When it is no longer needed, we delete or de-identify it.
9. Your Choices and Rights
You may contact us at any time to:
Ask what personal information we hold about you
Correct or update your information
Ask us to delete your information, subject to legal and record-keeping requirements
Opt out of newsletters or text messages
We will respond within a reasonable time. Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under applicable privacy laws, and we will honor requests as required by those laws.
10. Third-Party Links and Services
The Website may link to other websites and services, including social media, video platforms, podcasts, and our online bookstore partners. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before sharing personal information.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date above shows when it was last revised. If we make material changes, we will post the updated Policy on the Website and, where appropriate, notify you. Continued use of the Website after changes means you accept the updated Policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:
Kadampa Meditation Center Indianapolis 4010 West 86th St, Suite C Indianapolis, IN 46268 317-207-0012 (call or text) info@meditation-indianapolis.org