Privacy Policy

The Hungary Buddha believes very strongly in keeping your personal information confidential.  The following policy describes what information we collect and how it is used and shared.

Information Collected

The Hungary Buddha collects as little information as possible from users looking to post comments and messages in the forum.  We will typically collect a name (either real or alias), personal website, and e-mail address.

Cookies / IP Address tracking

The Hungary Buddha uses cookies to store information, such as your personal preferences when you visit the site.  This could include showing you a pop up once in your visit, or the ability to login to some of our features, such as posting comments, and voting on the site.  No personal information is stored in these cookies and it simply a way to identify your computer. You can also choose to disable or selectively turn off cookies or third-party cookies in your browser settings, or opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.)

With Whom Information is Shared

None of your information will be shared with third parties. The Hungary Buddha may use your e-mail address in the future to contact you regarding the site, however, an opt-out will always be provided.  Your name and website may be displayed on the site if you post a comment or a message in the forum.  However, your e-mail address and privacy will always be kept secure.

Opting Out

If The Hungary Buddha chooses to send out newsletter updates in the future and we have your email address on file, you may receive a copy of our newsletter.  However, at the bottom of every newsletter will be an easy way to opt-out.  The editors of our site hate SPAM as much as you and have no intention of filling up e-mail boxes with unwanted messages.

Third Party Advertising

We allow third-party companies (including Google through the Google Adsense Program) to serve ads and/or collect certain anonymous information when you visit our web site. These companies may use non-personally identifiable information such as cookies or web beacons (e.g., click stream information, browser type, time and date, subject of advertisements clicked or scrolled over) when they advertise on the site which will also send these advertisers information including your IP address, the ISP, the browser used when you visit the site and, in some cases, if you have Flash installed in order to provide advertisements about goods and services likely to be of greater interest to you. To opt-out of this type of advertising by disabling cookies or third party cookies in your browser settings.  This may affect how you are able to interact with this site. 

Updates and Changes

The Hungary Buddha reserves the right, at any time, to add to, change, update, or modify this Privacy Policy, simply by posting such change, update, or modification on the Web Site, without any other notice to you. Any such change, update, or modification will be effective immediately upon posting on the Web Site. It is your responsibility to review this Privacy Policy from time to time to ensure that you continue to agree with all of its terms.