Who we are
Our website address is: https://theashugandhi.com.
What personal data we collect and why we collect it
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Contact forms
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where we send your data
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
At theashugandhi.com, we value the privacy and security of our visitors’ personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the data you provide to us. By accessing and using our website, you agree to the terms and practices described in this policy.
- Information We Collect:
When you visit our website, we may collect certain information from you, including personally identifiable information (such as your name, email address, and contact details) and non-personally identifiable information (such as your IP address, browser type, and referring URL). We may also use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience.
- How We Use Your Information:
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
Providing and personalizing our services to meet your requirements.
Responding to your inquiries and communication.
Sending you marketing and promotional materials, with your consent.
Analyzing and improving the performance of our website.
Protecting against fraud and unauthorized access.
- Information Sharing and Disclosure:
We value your privacy and do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties without your explicit consent. However, we may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, as long as they agree to keep the information confidential.
In some cases, we may need to disclose your personal information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
- Data Security:
We employ industry-standard security measures to safeguard your personal information. However, please note that no method of transmitting data over the internet or storing it electronically is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
- External Links:
Our website may contain links to external sites that are not operated by us. Please note that we have no control over the content and practices of these sites and cannot be held responsible for their privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
- Amendments to the Privacy Policy:
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about our privacy practices.
Your privacy is important to us. If you have any questions or concerns regarding our Privacy Policy, please contact us at info[at]theashugandhi.com
Last Updated: 11-11-23