Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1st June 2025

Last Updated: 1st June 2025

 

Welcome to Our Dharma (“the Platform”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). We are deeply committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your data is treated with the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and security.

 

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you access our website, content, or services. It applies to all users worldwide, with adherence to international standards including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), UK Data Protection Act, and other applicable laws.

 

1. Our Principles

 

• Dharmic Ethics: We treat your information with the same sanctity as we treat sacred knowledge.

• Minimal Data Collection: We only collect what is necessary to serve you better.

• Full Transparency: You will always know what data we collect and why.

• No Exploitation: We never sell your data. Period.

• Full Control: You have the right to access, correct, or delete your data at any time.

 

2. Information We Collect

 

We may collect the following types of information:

 

2.1 Personal Information

 

When voluntarily provided, such as through registration, subscriptions, or contact forms:

• Full name

• Email address

• Mobile/Telephone number

• Company/organisation name & Role

• Country or region

• Interests or preferences

• Any content you choose to share with us (e.g., comments, feedback, or contributions)

 

2.2 Usage Data

 

Automatically collected to help improve platform performance:

 

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device type and operating system

• Pages visited, time spent, and interaction logs

• Referring website or link

 

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

 

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

 

• Enable core functionality

• Understand how users engage with the Platform

• Improve user experience

 

You may opt out of non-essential cookies via your browser or our cookie preferences pop-up.

 

3. How We Use Your Information

 

We use your data only for purposes that align with our mission:

 

• To provide and personalise educational content

• To communicate updates, newsletters, or responses (only if you opt-in)

• To improve platform design, speed, and functionality

• To moderate user-submitted content

• To comply with legal obligations

 

4. Sharing and Disclosure

 

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third parties.

 

We may share limited data:

• With service providers (e.g., secure cloud hosting, email delivery systems) strictly for operational purposes

• When required by law, court order, or legal process

• To protect our rights, safety, and platform integrity

 

All third parties are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.

 

5. International Data Transfers

 

As a global platform, your information may be stored or processed in countries outside your jurisdiction. We ensure that:

 

• All transfers comply with GDPR and other legal frameworks

• Safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are in place

• Data is encrypted during transfer and storage

 

6. Data Security

 

We take data security seriously and implement:

 

• SSL encryption for all data transmissions

• Regular software and security audits

• Role-based access control

• Secure cloud infrastructure

• Minimal storage periods aligned with necessity

 

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to uphold the highest standards.

 

7. Your Rights

 

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

 

• Right to Access – Request a copy of your personal data

• Right to Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

• Right to Erasure – Request deletion of your data (“Right to be Forgotten”)

• Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how your data is used

• Right to Data Portability – Receive your data in a readable format

• Right to Object – Withdraw consent or object to processing

• Right to Lodge a Complaint – With your national data protection authority

 

You can exercise these rights by contacting us (see Section 11).

 

8. Children’s Privacy

 

Our Dharma does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13 (or applicable age of digital consent). If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without appropriate consent, we will delete it promptly.

 

9. Third-Party Links

 

Our website may contain links to external websites or services not governed by this Privacy Policy. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party platforms. We recommend reviewing their policies before engaging with them.

 

10. Retention of Data

 

We retain your data only as long as:

 

• Necessary for the purpose it was collected

• Required by legal or regulatory frameworks

• Consistent with the spiritual integrity and ethical mission of Our Dharma

 

Once no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

 

11. Contact Us

 

For questions, data requests, or complaints, contact our Data Protection Officer:

 

Madhu Jayesh Shastri

info@ourdharma.com

www.ourdharma.com

 

We aim to respond to all requests within 30 days.

 

12. Policy Updates

 

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be reflected on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. Significant changes will be communicated directly (e.g., via email or site notification).

 

Your continued use of the Platform signifies your agreement with the current Privacy Policy.

 

13. Final Note

 

We do not just protect your data, we honour it. As stewards of Dharma, our duty is to serve you with full transparency, responsibility, and respect.

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