Effective Date: [Saturday, 17 May 2025]
Last Updated: [Saturday, 17 May 2025]

1. Introduction

Ayurveda Pulse respects your privacy and is committed to complying with data protection obligations under the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 (India), and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), EU 2016/679.

2. Data We Collect

We may collect:

• Personal data: Name, email address, subscription preferences

• Technical data: IP address, device/browser type, cookies

• Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, newsletter engagement

We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under the age of 16 without parental consent, as per GDPR and Indian IT Rules.

3. Purpose of Collection

We process your data to:

• Send newsletters and service-related updates

• Improve content and user experience

• Comply with applicable legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Our legal grounds include:

• Consent (you opt-in)

• Contractual necessity (newsletter delivery)

• Legitimate interest (analytics, service improvement)

5. Data Storage & Security

Data is stored securely on encrypted servers. Industry-standard technical and organisational measures are in place to protect your information from unauthorised access or breach.

6. User Rights (GDPR & India)

You may:

• Access or request correction of your personal data

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Request data deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”)

• Lodge complaints with data protection authorities (e.g., EU DPA, MeitY in India)

To exercise your rights, contact: [contact@abhinayism.in]

7. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. Data may be shared with third-party services strictly for newsletter delivery, analytics, or compliance (e.g., Substack, Google Analytics), governed by similar privacy safeguards.

8. Cross-Border Transfers

By subscribing, you consent to the processing of your data in jurisdictions outside your own, including India and the United States, in compliance with GDPR and applicable Indian law.

9. Cookies Policy

We use cookies to personalise content and analyse traffic. You may opt out or manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

10. Policy Updates

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy. Updates will be reflected with a new effective date. Continued use of the platform indicates your consent to the revised policy.