Effective Date: October 24, 2025
Mukti Marg (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://muktimarg.org/ (the “Site”), a spiritual and educational platform dedicated to providing content on faith, self-discovery, and holistic guidance. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information in compliance with applicable U.S. federal and state laws, including but not limited to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for international users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site, engage with our content (such as blogs, videos, or Q&A features), or interact with our services.
By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site. We reserve the right to update this policy at any time; changes will be posted here with an updated effective date.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide, improve, and personalize your experience on the Site. We limit collection to what is necessary for our educational and spiritual mission.
- Personal Information You Provide:
- Contact details (e.g., name, email address, phone number) if you voluntarily submit them via contact forms, Q&A submissions (e.g., “Ask Mukti Marg”), newsletter sign-ups, or community discussion features.
- User-generated content (e.g., questions, comments, or shared experiences in interactive sections).
- Demographic information (e.g., age, location) if shared voluntarily for personalized guidance.
- Automatically Collected Information:
- Device and usage data (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on the Site) via cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies.
- Analytics data (e.g., search queries in our search functionality, video views in the Video Library) to understand engagement with spiritual content.
- Information from Third Parties:
- Data from integrated services (e.g., Google Analytics for traffic insights or YouTube embeds for videos), subject to their privacy policies.
- If you access the Site via social media, we may receive limited profile information.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years old. If we discover such information has been collected, we will delete it promptly in accordance with COPPA. Parents or guardians should contact us at privacy@muktimarg.org.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information solely to fulfill our mission of educating, inspiring, and supporting spiritual growth:
- To deliver and personalize content (e.g., recommending Hindi articles or videos based on your queries).
- To respond to Q&A submissions or community interactions.
- To send newsletters or updates on new blogs, videos, or teachings (only with your consent; you can unsubscribe anytime).
- To analyze Site usage for improvements (e.g., enhancing mobile-friendliness or multilingual support).
- To prevent fraud, ensure security, and comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information for marketing purposes.
3. How We Share Your Information
We share information only as necessary and with your consent where required:
- Service Providers: With trusted third parties (e.g., hosting providers like AWS, email services like Mailchimp, or analytics tools) who are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for our purposes. These providers are based in the U.S. and comply with U.S. laws.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or government request under U.S. federal laws.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred, but we will notify you beforehand.
- Aggregated Data: Anonymized, non-personal data (e.g., general usage trends) may be shared for research or public reports on spiritual engagement.
We do not share personal information with third parties for their own marketing without your explicit opt-in consent.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality (e.g., remembering your language preference for Hindi/English content) and analyze traffic. You can manage cookies via your browser settings:
- Essential cookies: Required for Site operation (e.g., navigation).
- Analytics cookies: For performance insights (e.g., via Google Analytics; opt-out available at tools.google.com).
- Third-party cookies: From embedded videos (e.g., YouTube).
We do not use cookies for targeted advertising. For California residents, this supports your “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” rights under CCPA.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including encryption for data in transit and access controls. However, no online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. Report any suspected breach to privacy@muktimarg.org.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Under U.S. laws, particularly CCPA/CPRA for California residents (and similar state laws like Virginia’s CDPA or Colorado’s CPA), you have rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request details on what we collect.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal exceptions).
- Correction: Update inaccurate information.
- Opt-Out: From data sales (none occur) or targeted ads.
- Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising rights.
To exercise these rights, email privacy@muktimarg.org with your request, including verification (e.g., email confirmation). We respond within 45 days. For EU/UK users, GDPR rights (e.g., portability) apply similarly—contact us for details.
You can also:
- Unsubscribe from emails via the link in any message.
- Disable cookies in your browser.
7. International Users
The Site is hosted in the U.S. and governed by U.S. laws. If you access from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where privacy protections may differ. By using the Site, you consent to this transfer.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or laws. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. Check this page periodically.
9. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or rights requests, contact:
- Email: privacy@muktimarg.org
This policy complies with U.S. federal and state requirements as of the effective date. For legal advice, consult a qualified attorney.
