Last updated: October 2025
1. Introduction
Our website address is https://www.philosophya.com.
Philosophya.com is an independent publication and portfolio site created by Pragya Thakur. The site features essays, projects, and resources that explore public health, ecology, and meaning, and may include links to external coaching services at https://www.pragyamthakur.com.
2. Information We Collect
We collect limited personal information in the following situations:
- When you subscribe to the newsletter (name and email address)
- When you send a message through the contact form
- Through basic, anonymized analytics data (page views, time on site, device type)
We do not maintain user accounts, comment sections, or e-commerce transactions on this site.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information only to:
- Send email updates or newsletters you have requested
- Respond to direct inquiries
- Monitor and improve site content and performance
Your information is never sold or shared for marketing purposes.
4. Cookies and Analytics
We use Google Analytics (Site Kit) to understand general website traffic patterns.
This tool may set cookies to collect anonymized data such as IP address, browser type, and time spent on pages.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Third-Party Services
- Substack Embeds: Newsletter forms may be embedded from Substack. Substack may collect subscriber information in accordance with its own Privacy Policy.
- External Links: Essays and project pages may contain links to third-party sites or embedded media such as podcasts or videos. These external sites operate under their own privacy policies; we are not responsible for their content or data practices.
6. Data Retention
We retain your contact or subscription information only as long as necessary to provide requested updates or until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
7. Your Rights
You may:
- Please request a copy or deletion of personal data we hold about you
- Unsubscribe from newsletters at any time via the link in our emails
To make a privacy-related request, email hello@philosophya.com.
8. Contact
For questions or privacy concerns, please contact:
📧 hello@philosophya.com