Our commitment: your information is handled with the same care and respect we bring to Shaivam philosophy itself.

This Privacy Policy describes how Shaivam Philosophy ("we", "us") handles the personal information you provide when you contact us through the form on our website. By submitting the contact form, you acknowledge this policy.

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1. What Information We Collect

When you submit the contact form, we receive the following information:

  • Your name — used solely to address you in our response
  • Your email address — used solely to reply to your enquiry
  • Your message — the content of your Shaivam-related question or reflection
  • Subject category (optional) — helps us route your enquiry appropriately

We do not collect any other personal data — no browsing history, no device identifiers, no payment information.

2. How We Use Your Information

Email is used for Shaivam queries only

Your email address is collected for one purpose and one purpose only: to respond to the Shaivam-related question or enquiry you have submitted. It will not be used to send newsletters, promotional materials, event invitations, or any other unsolicited communication unless you have separately and explicitly subscribed to receive such content.

Your name and email will not be shared with anyone

Your name and email address will not be sold, rented, traded, or disclosed to any third party under any circumstances. This includes marketing companies, analytics platforms, data brokers, partner organisations, and any other external entities. Your contact details remain strictly between you and Shaivam Philosophy.

Email addresses are not stored or processed

We do not maintain a database of contact form submissions. Your email address is not stored in any system, logged to any file, or retained in any form beyond the direct, one-time response to your enquiry. Once your question has been answered, no record of your email address is kept by us. Your details are not passed through any automated processing, profiling, or analytics pipeline.

3. Contact Form Technology

Our contact form is processed by Formspree, a third-party form handling service. Formspree transmits your submission to us securely over HTTPS. Please review Formspree's own Privacy Policy to understand how they handle data in transit. We do not control Formspree's infrastructure; however, our commitment above — not to store, share, or process your email address — applies to all data we receive from them.

4. Cookies and Tracking

This website uses Google Analytics (if enabled) to understand aggregate visitor behaviour — pages visited, time spent, geographic region. This data is entirely anonymised and not linked to any personal identifier. No cookies are used by us to track individuals or to build personal profiles. You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Data Security

All data transmitted through our contact form is encrypted using HTTPS (TLS). We take reasonable organisational and technical precautions to protect the information you share with us during its transmission and during the short window it takes to respond to your enquiry.

6. Your Rights

Since we do not store your personal data, there is nothing to retrieve, amend, or delete. However, if you believe we hold any information about you and would like it removed, please contact us through the contact form and we will act promptly.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website and contact form are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted a contact form, please notify us and we will take immediate steps to address it.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Continued use of the contact form after any such changes constitutes your acknowledgement of the revised policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us directly through our contact form. We are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and transparently.

In Plain Language — Our Three Commitments

  • No sharing: Your name and email will never be shared with any third party.
  • Purpose-limited: Your email address is used only to answer your Shaivam-related query — nothing else.
  • No retention: Your email address is not stored or processed in any way beyond responding to your message.