Introduction
Welcome to AyurLoom.com. Your privacy is important to us and we are committed to protecting it.
This Privacy Policy explains what information AyurLoom.com collects, how we use it, how we protect it, and what rights you have regarding your personal data.
By using AyurLoom.com, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.
Please read this policy carefully and review it periodically — we update it at least once every 12 months and whenever our practices change.
Who We Are
AyurLoom.com is an educational wellness blog sharing traditional Ayurvedic knowledge. The website is owned and operated by Sanathani, an individual based in Karnataka, India.
Contact: Please use the Contact page at AyurLoom.com for any privacy-related questions.
What Information We Collect
Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you interact with AyurLoom.com, you may choose to provide:
- Your name and email address when subscribing to our newsletter
- Your name, email address, and message when using our contact form
- Comments on blog posts if comment functionality is enabled
We only collect personal information that you voluntarily choose to share with us.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit AyurLoom.com, certain information is collected automatically through standard web technologies, including:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website URLs
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
This information is collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies operated by us and our third-party partners including Google Analytics and Google AdSense.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.
How We Use Cookies
AyurLoom.com uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies — required for the website to function properly
- Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use our site (via Google Analytics)
- Advertising cookies — used by Google AdSense and other advertising partners to serve relevant ads
Google AdSense Cookie Disclosure — Required Notice
As required by Google AdSense:
Third party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to AyurLoom.com or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to visitors of AyurLoom.com based on their visit to our site and other sites on the Internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings at: www.google.com/settings/ads
You may also opt out of third-party vendor cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page at: www.networkadvertising.org/choices
Cookie Consent
When you first visit AyurLoom.com, you will be presented with a cookie consent notice. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
You can withdraw your consent or manage your cookie preferences at any time through:
- Your browser settings — most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies
- Our cookie preference center (if available on the website)
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and the relevance of advertisements shown to you.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers send “Do Not Track” signals to websites. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to these signals. AyurLoom.com does not currently alter its data collection practices in response to Do Not Track signals. We will update this policy if this changes.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Deliver articles, content, and wellness information to you
- Send newsletters and wellness updates if you have subscribed — you can unsubscribe at any time
- Respond to your questions, comments, and contact form messages
- Improve our website content and user experience
- Analyze website traffic and visitor behavior through Google Analytics
- Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights
- Prevent fraud and ensure the security of our website
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for their marketing purposes.
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. However, we share information with the following trusted third parties in order to operate our website:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects anonymous usage data. For more information, visit: policies.google.com/privacy
Google AdSense
We display advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your visits to our site and other websites. For more information, visit: policies.google.com/privacy
Amazon Associates
AyurLoom.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program — an affiliate advertising program that allows us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. When you click on Amazon product links on our website and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Amazon may use cookies to track purchases. For more information, visit Amazon’s Privacy Policy at: amazon.com/privacy
Email Service Providers
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is stored with our email service provider. We use this information only to send you the content you requested.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or government authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of AyurLoom.com, our readers, or others.
Affiliate and Advertising Disclosure
How AyurLoom.com Makes Money — Please Read
AyurLoom.com earns income through:
- Google AdSense — We display ads on our website. Google pays us when visitors view or click these ads.
- Amazon Associates — We include links to products on Amazon. If you purchase through these links, we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
- Other affiliate programs — From time to time we may include links to other products or services. These will always be clearly disclosed.
Our editorial content is never influenced by these affiliate relationships. We only recommend products that we genuinely believe are relevant and useful to our readers.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for the following periods:
- Newsletter subscribers — until you unsubscribe or request deletion
- Contact form messages — up to 12 months after your last communication with us
- Analytics data — according to Google Analytics retention settings (up to 26 months by default)
- Comment data — for as long as the comment remains published on our website
When data is no longer needed, we delete it securely.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
For All Visitors
You have the right to:
- Know what personal information we hold about you
- Request a copy of your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of email communications at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in any email we send you
For California Residents — CCPA / CPRA Rights
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the right to:
- Know — Request disclosure of the personal information we have collected about you in the past 12 months
- Delete — Request deletion of personal information we have collected from you
- Correct — Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Opt Out — Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
- Non-Discrimination — We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights
We do not sell or share your personal information for monetary consideration.
To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us through the Contact page at AyurLoom.com. We will respond to verified requests within 45 days.
For Residents of Indiana, Kentucky, Rhode Island, Virginia, Colorado, and Other US States
Several US states now have comprehensive privacy laws that grant residents similar rights to access, correct, delete, and opt out of certain uses of their personal data. If you are a resident of a state with a comprehensive privacy law, you may submit a request through our Contact page and we will respond in accordance with applicable law.
For European Visitors — GDPR Rights
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to data portability and the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise any of your privacy rights, please contact us through the Contact page at AyurLoom.com.
Children’s Privacy
AyurLoom.com is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately through our Contact page. We will delete such information promptly upon verification.
Data Security
We take reasonable and appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
These measures include:
- Secure HTTPS encryption on our website
- Restricted access to personal data
- Regular security reviews
However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Links
AyurLoom.com may contain links to third-party websites including Amazon, research sources, and other wellness resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those external websites.
We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit through links on our site.
International Visitors
AyurLoom.com is operated from India and is primarily directed toward visitors in the United States. If you are visiting from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries where our service providers operate, including the United States and India.
By using AyurLoom.com, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons.
When we make changes, we will:
- Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page
- Post the updated policy on this page
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically — at least once every 12 months — to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Your continued use of AyurLoom.com after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through the Contact page at AyurLoom.com.
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.
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