Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Swadharmaha ("we," "us," "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with global data protection laws, including:

• General Data Protection Regulation (EU & UK GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by CPRA
• Other applicable privacy laws

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit Swadharmaha.com ("Site").

By using our Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

• Consent (e.g., contact forms, analytics)
• Legitimate interest (Site functionality, security)
• Contractual necessity (responding to inquiries)
• Legal obligation (complying with law enforcement or regulations)

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Operate and improve the Site
• Respond to your questions or requests
• Analyze usage and performance
• Personalize user experience
• Prevent fraud or misuse
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell personal information.

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share data with:

6. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the EU/UK, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access – request copies of your personal data
• Right to Rectification – correct inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing
• Right to Data Portability
• Right to Object (including objections to analytics or marketing)
• Right to Withdraw Consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.

7. Your Rights (CCPA/CPRA – California)

California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect, use, or disclose
• Request deletion of personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Opt-out of "sharing" for cross-context behavioral advertising (if applicable)
• Request that we limit the use of sensitive personal information
• Access your information in a portable format
• Non-discrimination for exercising your rights

We do not sell personal information and do not share personal information for cross-context advertising.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:

• The purposes described in this policy
• Legal and compliance obligations
• Internal reporting or business needs

When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Data Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data, including:

• Encryption where appropriate
• Secure hosting environments
• Access controls
• Regular monitoring

No system is 100% secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect your information.

10. International Data Transfers

If you are outside the United States, your data may be processed in the U.S. or other countries.

We use standard contractual clauses (SCCs) and other safeguards where required under GDPR.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect data from children.

If we learn we collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.

12. Contact Us

For privacy questions, data requests, or concerns, contact us:

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Changes will be posted here with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the revised policy.