At SoulfulStillness, your privacy matters deeply to us. This policy explains clearly and honestly what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights around it. We will never sell your personal data to anyone.
Who we are
SoulfulStillness ("we", "us", or "our") is a mindfulness and self-love blog operating at soulfulstillness.com. We are based in India. If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at hello@soulfulstillness.com.
What information we collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Email address — when you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter via our signup form
- Name — if you choose to provide it when subscribing
- Usage data — pages visited, time spent on site, browser type, and device information collected automatically via Google Analytics
- Cookies — small files stored on your device to improve your experience (see Cookies section below)
We do not collect sensitive personal information such as financial details, health records, or government identification numbers.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send you our weekly newsletter if you have subscribed (you can unsubscribe at any time)
- Understand how visitors use our website so we can improve our content
- Monitor and analyse traffic patterns using Google Analytics
- Comply with legal obligations
We will never use your information to send unsolicited marketing from third parties, and we will never sell or rent your data to anyone.
Email newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is stored securely with Mailchimp, our email marketing provider. Mailchimp's privacy policy can be found at mailchimp.com/legal/privacy. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email we send.
Affiliate links
Some links on this website are affiliate links, meaning we may earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase — at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe in. Please see our full Affiliate Disclosure for more details.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This data is anonymous and cannot be used to identify you personally. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use the following types of cookies:
- Analytics cookies — set by Google Analytics to help us understand site usage
- Functional cookies — used to remember your preferences
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of our website.
Third-party links
Our website contains links to third-party websites including affiliate partners such as Amazon, Headspace, and Audible. Once you leave SoulfulStillness, we are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Data retention
We retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter. If you unsubscribe, your data will be removed from our mailing list within 30 days. Analytics data is retained for 26 months as per Google Analytics default settings.
Your rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
- Object to processing of your personal data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@soulfulstillness.com and we will respond within 30 days.
Children's privacy
SoulfulStillness is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions about your privacy?
Reach us anytime at hello@soulfulstillness.com — we're happy to help.