We value your privacy and are committed to complying with India’s Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act, 2000) and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 (SPDI Rules, 2011). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information.
By using our website, you consent to the collection, use, and processing of your personal information as outlined in this policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information:
- Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number (via contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, or comments).
- Health-Related Information: Information shared in comments or queries about digestion, immunity, or Ayurvedic remedies (e.g., issues like indigestion or low immunity). This may qualify as Sensitive Personal Data under Indian law, such as physical or mental health conditions.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and data collected via cookies.
Non-Personal Information:
- Website usage statistics, such as the number of visits or popularity of articles (e.g., “10 Easy Ayurvedic Tips to Boost Digestion”).
We will obtain explicit consent before collecting sensitive personal data (e.g., medical history) and use it only for necessary purposes.
2. How We Collect Information
- Voluntarily: When you fill out contact forms, sign up for newsletters, or leave comments.
- Automatically: Through tools like Google Analytics, cookies, or log files.
- Third-Party Sources: If you log in via social media (e.g., Facebook or Google), they may share data per their policies.
3. Use of Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To provide website services, such as sending newsletters or responding to comments.
- To improve content, tailoring articles like Ayurvedic tips based on user interests.
- For marketing: Sending updates on health tips or related Ayurvedic products (with consent).
- For legal compliance: Preventing fraud or adhering to legal requirements.
- For health advice: Providing general Ayurvedic suggestions based on shared information (not medical advice).
Health information will only be used in a generalized form, not for personalized medical advice.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not share your information with third parties except:
- With Service Providers: For hosting (e.g., AWS or Indian servers), email services (e.g., Mailchimp), or analytics (e.g., Google Analytics). These may be located in India or abroad, ensuring GDPR compliance if applicable.
- For Legal Requirements: If required by law (e.g., police investigations).
- In Business Transfers: If the website is sold.
Sensitive personal data will not be shared without your consent.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies for:
- Essential Cookies: To enable website functionality.
- Analytics Cookies: To track user behavior (e.g., via Google Analytics).
- Marketing Cookies: To display relevant ads (with consent).
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Our Cookie Policy is available separately.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures, including:
- SSL encryption.
- Access controls.
- Regular audits.
However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. In case of a data breach, we will notify you within 72 hours (per GDPR, if applicable).
7. Your Rights
Under the IT Act and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA, if applicable), you can:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
- Object to data processing.
- Withdraw consent.
Submit requests to contact us page. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. Parental consent is required for minors.
9. International Data Transfers
If data is transferred outside India (e.g., to US servers), we ensure adequate safeguards are in place.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy. Changes will be posted on the website, and significant updates will be notified via email.