1. Information We Collect Thu Thập Thông Tin

When you interact with Thiên Đạo — through our website, community form, or correspondence — we may collect the following information:

• Name — your full name as provided in the community registration form
• Email address — used to send you teachings, ceremony invitations, and community updates
• Language preference — Vietnamese, English, or both
• Spiritual entry door — Cửa Tâm, Cửa Địa, or Cửa Tổ (your area of spiritual interest)
• Optional message — any personal reflection you choose to share when joining
• Technical data — IP address, browser type, and pages visited, collected automatically by our hosting provider (Hostinger)

We do not collect payment information, government identification, or sensitive personal data.

2. How We Use Your Information Sử Dụng Thông Tin

Information you provide is used solely for the following purposes:

• To send you the weekly Suy Ngẫm (reflections) and teachings of Thiên Đạo
• To notify you of ceremonies, gatherings, and community events in Berkeley
• To communicate updates about the Thiên Đạo Temple development
• To respond to your messages and inquiries
• To improve our website and community experience

3. How We Share Your Information Chia Sẻ Thông Tin

Thiên Đạo does not sell or share your personal information with third parties for commercial purposes. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers — our email platform and website hosting provider (Hostinger) process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements
• Legal requirements — if required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Community consent — with your explicit permission for community directories or shared practices

4. Cookies & Tracking Cookie và Theo Dõi

Our website uses minimal cookies:

• Language preference — we store your VI/EN language choice in your browser’s local storage so it is remembered on return visits
• WordPress cookies — standard WordPress session cookies used for website functionality
• Analytics — basic page view data collected by our hosting provider to help us understand how the site is used

We do not use advertising cookies, cross-site tracking, or third-party analytics platforms such as Google Analytics.

5. Data Security Bảo Mật Dữ Liệu

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information:

• Our website uses SSL encryption (HTTPS) for all data transmission
• Our hosting provider (Hostinger) maintains industry-standard security protocols
• Access to your personal information is limited to authorized community administrators only

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to contact us only with information you are comfortable sharing.

6. Your Rights Quyền của Bạn

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access — request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction — ask us to correct inaccurate information
• Deletion — request that we delete your personal information at any time
• Unsubscribe — opt out of all communications at any time by contacting us or clicking unsubscribe in any email
• California residents — under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have additional rights including the right to know, delete, and opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email below. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Children’s Privacy Quyền Riêng Tư Trẻ Em

Thiên Đạo’s website and community forms are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.

8. Third-Party Links Liên Kết Bên Thứ Ba

Our website may contain links to third-party websites including YouTube and other platforms. This Privacy Policy applies only to thiendao.org. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

9. Changes to This Policy Thay Đổi Chính Sách

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page and notify our community by email.

Your continued use of thiendao.org after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us Liên Hệ

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us: