PRIVACY POLICY
www.gaurisgurukul.com

Introduction
Gauri Devi ("I", "me", or "my") operates the website www.gaurisgurukul.com (the "Website"). I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting the personal information you share with me. This Privacy Policy explains what information I collect, how I use it, and your rights regarding it.

By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.


Information I Collect
I collect only the information you voluntarily provide:

  • Newsletter sign-up: Your email address when you subscribe to receive blog posts and updates.

  • Contact form: Your name, email address, and the message you submit.

I do not collect sensitive personal information such as payment details, government IDs, or health information.


How I Use Your Information
I use the information you provide only for the following purposes:

  • To send you blog posts and updates you have subscribed to receive.

  • To respond to your inquiries submitted through the contact form.

  • To improve the Website and its content.

I will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.


Third-Party Service Providers
This Website is built and hosted on Squarespace. Squarespace may collect certain information automatically, including cookies and analytics data, to support website functionality. Squarespace's own privacy policy governs their data practices and can be found at squarespace.com. By using this Website, you acknowledge that Squarespace may process data as described in their privacy policy.

Cookies
Squarespace uses cookies to operate and improve the Website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. They may be used for:

  • Website analytics and performance tracking.

  • Remembering your preferences.

  • Security and fraud prevention.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.


California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • The right to know what personal information is collected about you.

  • The right to request deletion of your personal information.

  • The right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. (Note: I do not sell personal information.)

  • The right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at www.gaurisgurukul.com/contact. I will respond to verifiable requests within 45 days as required by law.

Data Retention
I retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed to my newsletter. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email I send you. Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry.


Children's Privacy
This Website is not directed at children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided me with personal information please contact me at www.gaurisgurukul.com/contact, and I will promptly delete it.


Links to Other Websites
This Website may contain links to third-party websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.


Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.


Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact me at: www.gaurisgurukul.com/contact

Effective Date: May 2026