Effective January 2026

Montana Satsang Society, Inc., A Chartered Affiliate of Eckankar has a firm commitment to your privacy. You can visit our website https://www.eckankarinmontana.org/ without telling us who you are or sharing any personal information. The following questions and answers explain when and how personal information is collected and used.

What personal information does Montana Satsang Society collect?
Montana Satsang Society collects personally identifying information, such as your name, mailing address, email address, telephone number, and/or credit-card information, if you choose to provide that information by

• signing up to receive email or other mailings from Montana Satsang Society (no credit-card information requested);

• preregistering for a seminar or online event;

• making an online donation.

We also receive your contact information from Montana Satsang Society’s parent church in Chanhassen, Minnesota, if you have requested information about local events from the parent church or if you are a member of Eckankar.

Does Montana Satsang Society sell or rent my personal information?
Absolutely not.

Will I receive unsolicited email from Montana Satsang Society?
We do not send unsolicited email.

You may unsubscribe from email from us or Eckankar at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link provided in the email.

How is my personal information protected?
Safeguarding the information you give us is a priority.

We take appropriate security measures to protect against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your information.

How long is my personal information retained?
Montana Satsang Society keeps your information as long as needed for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, to resolve questions, and as necessary to comply with legal obligations.

Does Montana Satsang Society share my personal information with others?
Montana Satsang Society does not share your personal information with others except in the following cases:

• Such information may be shared with authorized leaders of Eckankar to fulfill your requests, administer contact lists, and coordinate activities. All such recipients sign a data-privacy agreement and may only process your personal data for the purposes given in this Privacy Policy and according to local law.

• Personal information may be shared as needed with third-party companies for the sole purpose of providing services that help us fulfill your request (e.g., a credit-card processor or a company specializing in mailing services). They are contractually required to provide strict security to the handling of personal information.

How can I tell when my online transactions are secure?
Your browser will show you when you are making a secure transaction in two main ways. When you access a form, a secure connection is indicated when “https” is in the address bar of your browser. Somewhere in your browser window, you may also see a locked-padlock icon. These indicators tell you that all information entered on that page will be encrypted when you submit the form (e.g., by clicking "Submit," "Send," or "Place Order").

How is my credit-card information protected?
We receive no credit-card data for transactions made on our website. All payments are done through PayPal. For more information, see PayPal’s Privacy Policy.

Is there any automated data processing on Montana Satsang Society's website?
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