Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

RubanSpirit ("we", "our", "us") is operated by Ruban Softwares, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit spirit.rubansoftwares.com.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Data

• IP address (anonymised)
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring URL

This data is collected via Google Analytics 4 (GA4) using Consent Mode v2. Analytics storage is denied by default until you accept cookies.

2.2 Cookies and Local Storage

• rs_cookie_consent - stored in localStorage; records whether you accepted or declined cookies
• spirit_bible_version - cookie; remembers your Bible version preference (TUV/TCB)
• spirit_bg_commentary - cookie; remembers your Bhagavad Gita commentary preference

We do not collect your name, email, or any personally identifiable information through this site. No registration or login is required.

3. Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

4. Affiliate Links

Some pages contain affiliate links to Amazon India and Flipkart for relevant books and spiritual items. Clicking these links may set cookies on those third-party sites. We earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

5. Third-Party Services

• Google Analytics 4 - usage analytics (consent required)
• Google AdSense - advertising
• Bootstrap CDN (jsdelivr.net) - CSS/JS framework
• Google Fonts - typography

6. Data Retention

Cookie preferences stored in localStorage persist until you clear your browser storage. Google Analytics data is retained per Google's standard retention policy (14 months by default).

7. Your Rights

You can:

• Clear cookies and localStorage at any time via your browser settings
• Opt out of Google Analytics using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Decline cookies via our cookie consent bar

8. Children's Privacy

RubanSpirit does not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect any changes. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact

For privacy-related queries, email: ecombuyeroffice@gmail.com