Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 14, 2026

At Sufi Wisdom, we believe that trust is sacred. Just as the Sufi masters taught that the heart must be pure, we are committed to handling your personal information with integrity and transparency.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services. Please read this policy carefully.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Complete our discovery quiz: Your name, email address, and quiz responses
• Make a purchase: Billing information, payment details (processed by our secure payment provider)
• Create an account: Name, email, password
• Contact us: Any information you include in your message
• Subscribe to our newsletter: Email address

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• Device information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns
• Location data: General geographic location based on IP address
• Cookies and similar technologies: See Section 5 below

1.3 Information We Do Not Collect

We do not collect:

• Religious affiliation or beliefs (your quiz responses are about preferences, not beliefs)
• Health information
• Information from minors under 16

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide personalized poetry recommendations and spiritual path guidance
• Process your purchases and deliver your products
• Send you weekly poems and teaching emails (with your consent)
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Improve our website, products, and services
• Send you important updates about your account or purchases
• Protect against fraud and ensure security
• Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We respect your privacy and limit sharing of your information:

3.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

3.2 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in:

• Payment processing (e.g., Stripe)
• Email delivery (e.g., our email service provider)
• Website hosting and analytics
• Customer support tools

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:

• Comply with legal process or government requests
• Protect the rights, property, or safety of Sufi Wisdom, our users, or others
• Detect, prevent, or address fraud or security issues

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide you with our services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

If you request deletion of your account, we will remove your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

5.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use them.

5.2 How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for:

• Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function (e.g., remembering your login)
• Preference cookies: Remember your choices (e.g., quiz responses)
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site

5.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

6.1 Access and Portability

You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

6.2 Correction

You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

6.3 Deletion

You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

6.4 Opt-Out of Marketing

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or by contacting us.

6.5 Do Not Track

Our website respects "Do Not Track" browser settings.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@sufiwisdom.com.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS)
• Secure payment processing through certified providers
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal information by employees

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International Data Transfers

If you access our services from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

• Right to know what personal information we collect, use, and share
• Right to delete your personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

11. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including:

• Right to access, correct, or delete your personal data
• Right to restrict or object to processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any websites you visit.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.