Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Shastra Wisdom is the shared website identity for Shastra Wisdom Foundation and Shastra Wisdom Publications. Each organization remains legally distinct. For purposes of this website, “we,” “us,” or “our” refers to the organization responsible for the specific interaction or service through which information is collected. We respect your privacy and are committed to handling personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through www.shastrawisdom.org and through direct communications with us.

2. Information We May Collect

We aim to collect only the information reasonably required to operate the website, respond to inquiries, and provide information about our publications and activities.

Information you provide

• Your name and email address when you contact us.
• Information included in inquiries concerning books, libraries, media, speaking engagements, book clubs, or collaborations.
• Any other information you voluntarily provide in an email or other communication.

Information collected automatically

Our website hosting provider or analytics services may automatically collect limited technical information, such as your Internet Protocol address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring webpage, pages visited, and the approximate date and time of your visit.

3. How We Use Information

We may use information to:

• Respond to questions, requests, and professional inquiries.
• Provide information about our books, articles, podcasts, and resources.
• Manage library, retailer, media, and collaboration communications.
• Maintain the security, functionality, and performance of the website.
• Understand general website usage and improve visitor experience.
• Meet applicable legal, regulatory, accounting, or security obligations.

We do not use personal information for purposes that are materially different from those described in this policy without obtaining appropriate consent, unless otherwise permitted or required by law.

4. Cookies and Analytics

The website may use cookies or similar technologies that support basic functionality, security, traffic measurement, or analytics. Cookies are small files stored on your device by a website.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect how some website features operate.

Where required, we will seek appropriate consent before using non-essential cookies or technologies that collect personal information for analytics, advertising, or behavioural tracking.

5. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website contains links to third-party platforms, including book retailers, distributors, podcast services, social platforms, and other external websites. These services operate independently and may collect information under their own privacy policies.

Shastra Wisdom is not responsible for the privacy, security, content, or practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of each external service you use.

6. When Information May Be Shared

We do not sell or rent personal information. We may disclose limited information:

• To service providers that support website hosting, security, communications, or analytics.
• When reasonably necessary to investigate fraud, misuse, security incidents, or threats.
• When required by law, court order, lawful authority, or another legal obligation.
• In connection with a business reorganization, transfer, or succession, subject to appropriate safeguards.

7. International Processing

Some service providers or third-party platforms may store or process information outside Canada. Information processed in another jurisdiction may be subject to the laws of that jurisdiction and may be accessible to its courts, law-enforcement agencies, or regulatory authorities.

8. Retention of Information

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, maintain appropriate business records, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and meet legal or regulatory requirements.

When information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to delete, destroy, or anonymize it.

9. Information Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards appropriate to the nature of the information in our custody. However, no internet transmission, email system, or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Please avoid sending highly sensitive personal, financial, medical, or identification information through ordinary email.

10. Your Privacy Choices and Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may ask us to:

• Explain whether we hold personal information about you.
• Provide access to eligible personal information.
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Withdraw consent for certain uses, where consent is the legal basis.
• Delete information that we are not legally required to retain.
• Address a question or complaint about our privacy practices.

We may need to verify your identity before processing a privacy request. Certain rights may be limited where permitted or required by applicable law.

11. Children’s Privacy

This website provides general educational and publishing information and is not designed to knowingly collect personal information from children. A parent or guardian who believes that a child has provided personal information may contact us to request its review or deletion.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our website, services, legal obligations, or information-handling practices. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

13. Contact Us

For questions, access requests, corrections, withdrawals of consent, or privacy concerns, contact: