1. Who We Are
Bhakti Samhita (bhaktisamhita.com) is a digital ashram dedicated to Hindu mythology, devotional art, sacred mantras, and spiritual wisdom.
2. Information We Collect
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, browser type, and device information collected via server logs or analytics tools.
- Cookies: Small text files to remember preferences (e.g., language — English / Hindi).
- Voluntary Information: Any name or email you provide if you contact us.
We do not collect payment information, passwords, or sensitive personal data.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To serve and improve the website experience.
- To analyse anonymous traffic patterns.
- To respond to enquiries or feedback.
- To comply with applicable laws.
4. Cookies & Local Storage
We use browser-level cookies and localStorage to store your language preference and UI state. No advertising tracking cookies are used. You can clear these at any time via browser settings.
5. Third-Party Services
- YouTube (Google LLC) — embedded video players. Google may set cookies on interaction.
- Google Fonts & APIs — font delivery and YouTube Subscribe button.
- jsDelivr CDN — delivery of Bootstrap, Swiper.js, and Popper.js.
6. Data Retention
Server log files are retained for up to 30 days for security monitoring, then deleted or anonymised.
7. Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us immediately.
8. Your Rights
- Request access to or deletion of any personal data we hold.
- Opt out of any form of data collection.
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.