Policy Page

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 07 November 2025

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1. Introduction

Welcome to Books and Happiness (the “Website”), owned and operated by Capt. Divyani Bhadauriya (Retd), an author, mindfulness mentor, and course creator based in India.

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This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal information when you visit www.authordivyani.com, make a purchase, sign up for courses, or engage with our content.

By using this website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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2. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide a seamless and personalized experience when you engage with our books, courses, and community.

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(a) Information You Provide Directly

• Name, email address, and phone number when you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter.

• Billing address, shipping address, and payment details when purchasing books or courses.

• Account credentials (if you create a user profile for course access).

• Messages or feedback you share via contact forms or email.

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(b) Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system.

• Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs (via Google Analytics or Wix analytics).

• Cookie data for remembering user preferences and improving user experience.

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(c) Information from Third Parties

• Payment data processed securely by Razorpay, our payment gateway partner.

• Analytical insights from tools like Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, and YouTube Analytics (for course marketing).

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3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

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1. To process and deliver your orders, e-books, or online course enrollments.

2. To send transactional communications such as order confirmations or access details.

3. To send occasional newsletters or updates about new books, mindfulness content, or events (only if you’ve opted in).

4. To improve our website, courses, and user experience using aggregated analytics.

5. To ensure compliance with applicable Indian laws and Razorpay’s KYC requirements.

6. To protect against fraud, abuse, or unauthorized transactions.

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4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

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However, we may share limited information with:

• Razorpay, to securely process payments.

• Email service providers (like Mailchimp or Wix Email Marketing) for newsletters.

• Analytics platforms (like Google or Meta) for performance analysis.

• Legal authorities, if required by law or to prevent fraudulent activity.

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All third parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and data protection standards.

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5. Payments and Security

We use Razorpay as our official payment partner for all transactions.

Razorpay is PCI-DSS Level 1 compliant — your payment information is never stored on our servers. All payment data, including credit/debit card numbers, UPI IDs, and wallet credentials, are handled securely through Razorpay’s encrypted system.

Your account and order details are transmitted via SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption to ensure full data protection.

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6. Cookies

Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help improve user experience.

We use cookies for:

• Session management and preferences

• Website performance tracking

• Personalized recommendations and marketing retargeting

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You can disable cookies anytime through your browser settings.

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7. Email & Communication Preferences

If you subscribe to our newsletter or enroll in a course, we may send you emails related to:

• Course updates or event reminders

• New book releases or workshops

• Mindfulness reflections and writing prompts

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You can unsubscribe anytime by clicking “Unsubscribe” at the bottom of any email or writing to authordivyani@gmail.com.

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8. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary:

• Order and transaction data: 7 years (for accounting and legal purposes).

• Course access: as long as your course remains active.

• Newsletter and community data: until you unsubscribe.

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9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request a copy of your personal data.

• Correct inaccurate or outdated information.

• Withdraw consent or delete your data (subject to transaction retention laws).

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To exercise these rights, contact us at authordivyani@gmail.com.

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10. Data Protection for International Visitors

Our website is hosted in India, but users may access it globally.
If you are accessing from outside India (e.g., the US, UK, or EU), your data may be transferred to and processed in India, in compliance with applicable international data protection standards.

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11. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed toward children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us immediately for deletion.

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12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Amazon, Udemy, or YouTube).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. Please read their respective privacy policies before interacting with them.

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13. Data Security

We maintain strong administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.

This includes:

• SSL-encrypted connections

• Regular malware scans

• Two-factor authentication for admin access

• Secure data hosting on Wix servers

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14. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes.
Updated versions will carry a revised “Last Updated” date.

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15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or data requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us at:

📧 authordivyani@gmail.com
🌐 www.authordivyani.com
📍 Books and Happiness — India