Effective Date: February 25, 2026

The Mother Divine Program and The Global Women’s Center for Peace and Enlightenment (collectively, the “Programs”) are programs of Maharishi Global Administration through Natural Law (MGANL), a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

This Privacy Policy describes how MGANL collects, uses, and protects personal information through its website located at MD.org and related services.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Subscribe to newsletters
  • Submit a contact form
  • Apply for a course or program
  • Make a donation
  • Register for an event

Personal information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Mailing address
  • Phone number
  • Donation or transaction information (processed via PayPal)
  • Course application details (such as meditation experience or background information)
  • Any information you choose to provide in open form fields

We also collect certain information automatically through analytics tools, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser and device information
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • General geographic region
  • Interaction behavior (via Google Analytics and Hotjar)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Communicate program updates and newsletters (via iContact)
  • Process donations (via PayPal)
  • Review and manage course applications
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Conduct internal reporting and organizational planning
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

3. Payment Processing

All financial transactions are processed securely through PayPal.

MGANL does not store credit card or bank account information on its servers.

Payment data is governed by PayPal’s Privacy Policy.

4. Email Communications

If you provide your email address, you may receive:

  • Course announcements
  • Event invitations
  • Fundraising communications
  • Program updates

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or contacting us directly.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Analyze website performance
  • Improve user experience
  • Understand engagement trends

We use:

  • Google Analytics (GA4)
  • Hotjar

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the site.

6. Third-Party Service Providers

We use trusted third-party providers to support operations:

  • iContact (email communications)
  • PayPal (donation/payment processing)
  • Google Analytics (traffic analytics)
  • Hotjar (user behavior analytics)
  • Wordfence (security firewall)
  • UpdraftPlus (site backup services)

These providers may process information as necessary to perform services on our behalf.

7. International Users

Although MGANL is based in the United States, our website may be accessed internationally.

By using our website, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or similar jurisdictions, you may have certain rights under applicable data protection laws, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information.

To exercise such rights, please contact us using the information below.

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA Notice)

If you are a California resident, you may have the right to:

  • Request disclosure of personal information collected
  • Request deletion of personal information
  • Opt out of data selling (note: we do not sell personal data)

To submit a request, contact us at the email below.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website and programs are not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take appropriate steps to delete such information.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information, including:

  • Encrypted website connections (HTTPS)
  • Firewall and malware protection
  • Regular site backups
  • Restricted administrative access

However, no method of online transmission is completely secure.

11. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
  • Maintain nonprofit records
  • Comply with legal and financial obligations

12. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party sites.

13. Updates 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 effective date.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Maharishi Global Administration through Natural Law (MGANL)

137 Waldemere Rd, Livingston Manor, NY 12758

Contact Us.