Privacy Policy
Buddothpado International Meditation Center, Dombagoda
Managed by Methmal Foundation
Last updated: 09/20/2025
- Introduction
Buddothpado International Meditation Center in Dombagoda, Sri Lanka, is a monastery and meditation center dedicated to teaching authentic Buddhist philosophy. We value the trust of our visitors, students, and retreat participants, and we are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website or services.
- Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you use our website or services:
Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other details you provide when contacting us or booking accommodation.
Booking Information: Reservations made through Booking.com are subject to their privacy policy. We receive only the details necessary to confirm your stay.
Technical Information: Limited data such as IP address, browser type, and basic analytics to improve website performance.
- How We Use Your Information
We use your information only for purposes that support our monastery’s activities, including:
Confirming and managing bookings made via Booking.com.
Responding to your inquiries.
Sharing updates about retreats, teachings, and events (only if you subscribe).
Maintaining the safety, quiet, and discipline of the monastery.
- Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
Information required for bookings is processed through Booking.com, which has its own privacy practices.
We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the integrity and safety of the monastery and its community.
- Monastery Policy
All guests and visitors must follow the monastery rules:
Maintain silence and respect the peaceful environment.
Follow instructions given by the monastery staff and teachers.
Unauthorized modification or use of the monastery’s logo, booking materials, or audio clips is strictly prohibited. These are managed exclusively by Methmal Foundation.
- Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
- Your Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have rights to:
Access, update, or correct your personal data.
Request deletion of your information.
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Requests can be made by contacting us directly (see Section 9).
- External Links
Our website may contain links to external sites such as Booking.com. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.
- Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to make a data-related request, please contact:
Buddothpado International Meditation Center
Dombagoda, Sri Lanka
Managed by: Methmal Foundation
Email: infomethmalaranausa@gmail.com
Phone: +94 77 33 73 129
Foundation Website: https://www.methmalfoundation.org/
Phone: +94 77 33 73 129