Mahamevnawa International Meditation Centre – Scotland Privacy Policy

Last updated: 20/01/2026

Our website addresses are: www.meditationscotland.uk and our main website www.mahamevnawaimc.org.

Mahamevnawa International Meditation Centre – Scotland is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people learn and practice the teachings of the Buddha as preserved faithfully in the scriptures of Theravada Buddhism. The lay community is led by fully ordained monks (bhikkhus).

To correctly operate our websites and services, we may collect and store the personal information you submit. Please read the following privacy policy carefully to understand how we use and protect any information you provide. Upon submitting your personal information, you consent to Mahamevnawa International Meditation Centre – Scotland holding and using the information supplied which is essential for us to operate.

What Personal Data We Collect and Why

1. Information Collected Automatically

We automatically receive and keep certain types of information whenever you interact with our websites. This is used to monitor traffic and assist with navigation:

URL requested and Referring URL: To direct you correctly and track how you arrived at our site.
Time and date of access.
IP Address: To monitor for unauthorized access.
Software Data: Browser and operating system details to improve technical compatibility.

2. Personal Information Provided by You

We may collect various types of personal data, such as:

Name
Email address and Telephone number
Postal address
Bank details (for donations or standing orders)
Photo/Video images via CCTV (for security on monastery grounds)

3. Cookies

Please see the Mahamevnawa International Meditation Centre – Scotland Cookie Policy on our website for details on how we use cookies to enhance your experience.

How We Obtain and Use Your Information

How we obtain it:

Electronically: Via inquiries through our website or email.
Paper Records: Donation envelopes or standing order forms.
In-Person: By completing our Personal Information Agreement form at the monastery.
CCTV: Recorded images obtained when you access the monastery grounds.

How we use it:

To process donations, standing orders, and Gift Aid.
To manage our mailing and SMS list for event notifications (if you have opted in).
To coordinate Dhana (alms giving) dates with the monks.
To notify you of changes to our services or fulfill contractual obligations.
For security purposes to monitor access to the monastery grounds at Fairlie House.

Data Protection and Disclosure

Mahamevnawa International Meditation Centre – Scotland acts as your data controller. We process personal information in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK GDPR.

Third Parties: Except as required by law, your personal data will not be provided to third parties without your prior written consent.
Storage: Information is held on secure servers. It may be accessed by third parties acting on our behalf for support services. We take steps to ensure all third parties, including those outside the UK/EEA, adhere to strict data protection standards.
External Links: Our site may link to external social media (Facebook, YouTube). These parties may collect data about your visit; please refer to their respective privacy policies.

Security and Data Breaches

We use physical locks and restricted digital access to ensure your data is secure. In the event of a breach:

We will inform the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach unless it is unlikely to result in a risk to individuals.
If a breach poses a high risk to your rights, we will notify you without undue delay.

Contacting Us and Your Rights

You have the right to access, rectify, or erase the personal data we hold about you. You can also opt-out of receiving communications at any time.

To Update/Correct Data: Please email us or speak to a representative in person.
To Request a Copy of Data: Contact us at the email below. Proof of identity will be required.
To Opt-Out: Email us with “Unsubscribe” or use the “Get In Touch” form on our website.

Contact Details:

Mahamevnawa International Meditation Centre – Scotland Fairlie House, Kirkton Court, Kirriemuir, Angus, DD8 4JT

Email: info@meditationscotland.uk

Subject Title: Please use “Privacy Policy” or “GDPR Rights Issue” as appropriate.