Privacy policy

🔒 Privacy Policy – okyog.com

At okyog.com, your privacy is important to us.

We believe in transparency, trust, and honesty — values that are not just part of spiritual life but also essential in how we operate this website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our blog.

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

📌 1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and non-personal information to improve your experience and provide better content. Here's what that includes:

A. Personal Information

You may provide this voluntarily through:

Email subscriptions (via forms or pop-ups)
Contact forms
Comments on blog posts

Information may include:

Your name
Email address
Country or region (if you share it)

Example: When you subscribe to our newsletter for motivational updates, we ask for your name and email so we can reach you with new content.

B. Non-Personal Information

Collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools like Google Analytics:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Pages viewed
Time spent on the site

This helps us understand how visitors interact with the blog — for example, which posts are most loved, or where users drop off.

🍪 2. Use of Cookies

Cookies are small data files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience. We use cookies for:

Performance tracking (e.g., Google Analytics)
Personalized content delivery
Remembering preferences

For instance, if you visit our site and select “dark mode,” cookies can help remember that preference for your next visit.

You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. However, this may affect how the site functions for you.

📬 3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To personalize your experience
To send email updates, such as new blog posts or inspirational messages
To respond to inquiries or comments
To improve website content and design
To analyze audience trends through traffic data

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

🤝 4. Third-Party Services

Our site may contain links to affiliate products or use third-party services to improve functionality.

These may include:

Google Analytics – to understand site performance
Affiliate platforms (like Amazon, Impact, etc.) – to track clicks and purchases
Social media plugins – to help you share our posts

Each of these services has its own privacy policies, which we do not control. We encourage you to read their policies when you interact with their services.

🛍️ 5. Affiliate Disclosure & Tracking

Some links on okyog.com may be affiliate links. This means if you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission — at no extra cost to you.

These third-party sites may use cookies to track referrals. We do not control these cookies, but we try to work only with trusted platforms.

Example: Clicking on a book about the Bhagavad Gita from our post may lead you to Amazon. If you buy it, we may earn a small fee from Amazon’s affiliate program.

👶 6. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete it immediately.

🛡️ 7. How We Protect Your Data

We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is safe:

Using HTTPS encryption on the site
Limiting access to authorized tools only
Not storing sensitive data unnecessarily

However, please remember that no system is 100% secure. While we do our best, we cannot guarantee absolute protection of your data.

✉️ 8. Your Rights and Choices

You have full control over your information. You may:

Unsubscribe from our emails at any time (link provided in every email)
Request to view or delete your data
Refuse cookies by adjusting browser settings

To make any requests, simply email us at contact.okyog@gmail.com.

🌍 9. International Visitors

If you are visiting from outside India, please note that your information will be processed and stored in India, where our website is managed. By using the site, you consent to this transfer.

🔗 10. External Links

okyog.com may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or content of those websites. Please read their privacy policies when you visit them.

📝 11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, services, or feedback from our visitors.

Any changes will be posted on this page with the "Last Updated" date below.

🙏 12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, feedback, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, feel free to reach out:

📧 Email: contact.okyog@gmail.com
🌐 Website: okyog.com

Last Updated: April 20, 2025

We value your trust and will always strive to protect your privacy while offering inspiration for your soul.