Lungta Art Festival Privacy Policy
Last updated: 18 February 2026
The Lungta Art Festival respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you make a donation or interact with our website.
1. Information We Collect
When you make a donation through the Lungta Art Festival website, we collect only the minimum information necessary to process your request and communicate with you.
This includes:
- Name
- Email address
- Country
This information is collected through our donation form powered by WooCommerce.
We do not collect sensitive financial information such as credit card numbers, bank details, or payment credentials.
2. Payment Processing via DK Bank and Stripe
Online payments for the Lungta Art Festival are processed through DK Bank, which facilitates payments using a Stripe-hosted payment interface.
When you click “Place Order”:
- You are redirected to a secure payment page operated by DK Bank and Stripe
- All payment details (card number, expiry date, billing address, etc.) are entered directly into the Stripe interface
- The Lungta Art Festival and VAST Bhutan do not have access to, store, or process this payment information
Stripe and DK Bank handle all payment data in accordance with their own privacy, security, and regulatory standards.
3. How We Use Your Information
The limited personal data we collect is used only for the following purposes:
- To process and acknowledge your donation
- To send confirmation or necessary communication related to your transaction
- To maintain internal records for administrative and reporting purposes
- To improve the functionality and experience of our website
We do not use your information for commercial marketing or unrelated purposes.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
Your information may be shared only:
- With service providers involved in operating the website and donation system (e.g. WooCommerce)
- When required by law or regulatory authorities
All third-party service providers are expected to handle your data responsibly and securely.
5. Data Protection and Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the personal data we collect from unauthorised access, misuse, loss, or disclosure.
Please note that while we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is entirely secure.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable laws and administrative obligations.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal data, where applicable
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
8. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use basic cookies or analytics tools to understand visitor behaviour and improve site performance. These tools do not collect personally identifiable information unless you choose to provide it.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
10. Contact Information
For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Lungta Art Festival
Organised by VAST Bhutan
Email: bhutanartfestival[@]gmail.com