Information We Collect

We collect information in a few limited ways:

Information You Provide Directly

• Contact Form: When you use our Contact Us form, we collect your name, email address, and message.
• Comments: If you leave a comment on a post, WordPress collects your name, email, and website (if provided), along with your IP address for spam prevention.
• Newsletter (if subscribed): Your email address, so we can send updates you've asked for.

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, browser type, and device information, gathered through analytics tools.
• Cookies: Small files stored on your device to remember preferences and understand site usage (see Section 3).

How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

• Respond to your messages and inquiries
• Send newsletter updates, only if you've opted in
• Understand how visitors use our site, so we can improve content and navigation
• Prevent spam and abuse in comments and forms
• Meet legal obligations, where applicable

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Cookies

Cookies help our site function properly and help us understand visitor behavior. Here's what we typically use:

You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time, though some site features may not work as intended.

Third-Party Services

We use a small number of trusted third-party tools to run this site, which may process data on our behalf:

• WPForms: Processes and stores contact form submissions
• Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics): Helps us understand site traffic patterns
• Social media platforms: If you interact with our Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest links, their own privacy policies apply

These services have their own privacy policies governing how they handle data.

Data Retention

We retain contact form submissions and comments for as long as necessary to respond to inquiries or maintain site discussion, unless you request deletion sooner.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Ask us to correct or delete your data
• Withdraw consent for newsletter communications at any time (via the unsubscribe link)

To exercise any of these rights, simply reach out through our Contact page.

Children's Privacy

Moonlit Sanatan is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as our site evolves. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.