This Privacy Policy governs how Advaita Lens collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the https://advaitalens.com/ website (“Site”). This policy applies to the Site and all stories, products, and services offered by Author Manu and the Advaita Lens team.
Personal Identification Information
We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, subscribe to a newsletter, fill out a form, or leave a comment. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, their name and email address. You may, however, visit our Site anonymously. We collect personal information only if voluntarily submitted. Note that refusing to supply such information may prevent you from engaging in certain Site-related activities (like community discussions).
Comments & Community (wpDiscuz)
When you engage with our stories via the comment section, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as your IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection. If you use a social login to comment, we may receive basic profile information as permitted by your social media provider.
Web Browser Cookies & Analytics
Our Site uses “cookies” to enhance the User experience. Through Google Site Kit, we monitor non-personal identification information such as browser types and technical connection data to understand how our “modern humans” interact with the “Concrete Jungle.” You may choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies; if you do, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.
Security & Data Protection
We adopt appropriate data collection and security measures to protect against unauthorized access. To keep this space safe, we use Solid Security Pro, which may process User IP addresses and location data to monitor for malicious activity and “brute force” attacks. This data is stored temporarily in security logs to ensure the integrity of the Site.
How We Use Collected Information
- To personalize user experience: We use aggregate information to understand how our Users use the resources provided on our Site.
- To improve our Site: We use feedback and analytics (Google Site Kit) to improve our story offerings.
- To send periodic emails: If you join our mailing list, we may send you updates on new stories. If you wish to unsubscribe, detailed instructions are at the bottom of every email.
- To process inquiries: Information provided through Contact Form 7 is used solely to respond to your specific requests.
Advertising & Google AdSense
Ads appearing on our site may be delivered by advertising partners who may set cookies. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your visit to our Site and other sites on the Internet. These cookies track “non-personally identifiable information.” You may opt-out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.
Sharing Your Personal Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent Users’ personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information (not linked to PII) with our business partners and trusted affiliates for the purposes outlined above. We may use third-party service providers (like WP Mail SMTP) to help us operate our newsletters or administration, provided you have given us permission.
User Control & Data Deletion
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. For account closure or data deletion requests, please email us at hello@advaitalens.com from your registered email ID with the subject ‘DATA DELETION REQUEST’. We will process your request promptly.
Your Acceptance of These Terms
By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Site. Continued use following the posting of changes will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
Contacting Us
If you have any queries about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us at: hello@advaitalens.com.
Last Updated: January 30, 2026