PRIVACY POLICY
Simple, transparent protection of your data — written in plain language for teens and young adults
Authoritative translations from the Pali Text Society — primary source for Theravada Buddhist terminology
Short version: We respect your privacy and collect only the data needed to make our website work well for you. We never sell your information, and you’re always in control of your data.
Why This Matters for Teens
As a teen or young adult, your online privacy is especially important. You might be exploring big questions about life, meaning, and your place in the world. We want you to feel safe doing that here.
This policy is written in plain language — no confusing legal jargon. If anything is unclear, please contact us and we’ll explain it in a way that makes sense to you.
1. What Data We Collect & Why
Contact Form Information
What we collect: Your name and email when you message us
Why we need it: To respond to your questions about Buddhist practice
How long we keep it: 1 year after our last communication
Website Usage Data
What we collect: Which pages you visit, how long you stay, your device type
Why we need it: To improve the website and make content more relevant to you
How long we keep it: Anonymised after 26 months
Cookies & Tracking
What we collect: Small files that remember your preferences
Why we need it: To keep you logged in and remember your settings
Control: You can disable cookies in your browser settings
2. How We Protect Your Data
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
- Encryption: All data is encrypted during transmission
- Access controls: Only essential team members can access your data
- Regular audits: We review our security practices yearly
- No selling: We never sell your data to advertisers or data brokers
3. Your Rights & Control
You have the right to:
- Access: See what data we have about you
- Correct: Update incorrect information
- Delete: Ask us to remove your data completely
- Restrict: Limit how we use your data
- Portability: Get your data in a machine-readable format
For teens: If you’re under 18, you can ask a parent or guardian to help you exercise these rights.
4. Third-Party Services
We use these trusted services to improve your experience:
- Google Analytics: Helps us understand website traffic (we use anonymised IP addresses)
- Yandex.Metrica: Russian analytics service (data stored in Russia)
- Email Service: For questions and support (messages stored for 30 days)
All third-party services are contractually required to protect your data.
5. Special Protections for Teens
If you’re under 18, we take extra precautions:
- We never specifically target advertising to users under 18
- We don’t collect sensitive information (like religious beliefs) through forms
- If we discover we have data from someone under 13, we delete it immediately
- We encourage parents and guardians to discuss online privacy with teens
6. How to Contact Us
If you have questions about your privacy or want to exercise your rights:
- Email: anagami1967@yandex.ru
- Address: Russia, Gelendzhik, Sverdlova St., 22
Response time: We’ll reply within 5 business days
7. Policy Updates
We may update this policy as our practices evolve. When we do:
- We’ll post the updated policy here with a new effective date
- For major changes, we’ll send a notice to users who have contacted us
- The current version is always available at https://goodwillproject.site/privacy-policy/
8. Consent
By using GoodwillProject.site, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you don’t agree, please don’t use our website.
If you’re under 18, we recommend discussing this policy with your parent or guardian before using our site.
Our promise to you: Goodwill Project is not a business — it’s a labour of love to share Buddhist wisdom with teens and young adults. We collect minimal data because we value your privacy as much as we value the teachings we share.
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Last updated: 28 December 2025