Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how www.TheGandhiNobodyKnew.com ("the Site"), operated by Douglas M. Shaw, collects, uses, and protects information when you visit this website. We respect your privacy and are committed to handling your personal information responsibly.

Please read this policy carefully. By using this site you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in two ways:

Information you provide directly.

When you use the contact form on this site, you may provide your name, email address, phone number, and a message. We collect only what you choose to share.

Information collected automatically.

Like most websites, this site collects certain technical information automatically when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This information is collected through standard web technologies and third-party services, including Wix (our website platform) and Google Analytics, if enabled.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

— Respond to your inquiries submitted through the contact form.

— Process speaking engagement requests, media inquiries, and bulk order inquiries.

— Understand how visitors use this site so we can improve it.

— Comply with legal obligations, if required.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We do not use your information for advertising purposes.

3. Cookies

This site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to help the site function properly and to understand how visitors use it. Cookies may be set by Wix (our hosting platform) or by third-party analytics services.

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through your browser settings. If you choose to disable cookies, some features of this site may not function as expected.

4. Third-Party Services

This site is built and hosted on Wix.com. Wix processes certain data as part of providing website hosting and security services. Their privacy practices are governed by the Wix Privacy Policy, available at wix.com/about/privacy.

This site may contain links to third-party websites, including Amazon for book purchases. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

5. Data Retention

We retain information submitted through the contact form only as long as needed to respond to your inquiry and for any follow-up communication. We do not maintain ongoing mailing lists or subscriber databases through this site.

6. Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted information through this site, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

7. Your Rights

Depending on where you are located, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of information we hold about you. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the form on this site.

We will respond to reasonable requests within a reasonable time and in accordance with applicable law.

8. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the information submitted through this site. This site is hosted on Wix, which provides SSL encryption and standard security measures. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. Your continued use of this site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or about how your information is handled, please reach out using the contact form at: