Privacy Policy
Sivayogi.com is the official website of Guruji Dr. A. Sivasamy, a fifth-generation practitioner of Agasthiya Nadi and Shiva Nadi astrology at Vaitheeswaran Koil, Tamil Nadu. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect the personal information of visitors to our Website and Seekers who avail our Nadi astrology consultation Services, whether in person, online, or by phone.
By accessing sivayogi.com or sivayogi.com/, or by booking any consultation or Service with us, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not use the Website or avail our Services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information necessary to identify your Nadi leaf, schedule your consultation, and provide our Services effectively. This may include:
1.1 Personal Information
- Full name and gender
- Contact number and email address
- City, state, and country of residence
- Date of birth, where relevant to the reading
1.2 Thumb Impression and Identification Data
- Right or left thumb impression, collected in person at our center or submitted digitally (image or scan) for online consultations
- This information is used solely for the purpose of identifying your corresponding Nadi leaf and is central to how our Services are delivered
1.3 Booking and Communication Data
- Appointment details, preferred consultation type (in-person, online, or phone), and Kandam(s) requested
- Messages, queries, or correspondence you send us via phone, email, or the Website’s contact channels
1.4 Payment Information
- Consultation fees are processed through our secure third-party payment gateway. We do not directly store your card, UPI, or net banking credentials on our servers; these are handled by the payment processor in accordance with their own security standards.
1.5 Technical and Usage Information
- IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited on our Website, collected automatically through cookies and standard analytics tools to help us understand how visitors use the Website and to improve our content and services.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To identify your Nadi leaf and match it accurately using your thumb impression
- To schedule, confirm, reschedule, or manage your consultation appointment
- To conduct your reading and deliver Kandam-based guidance, either in person, online, or by phone
- To process payments for our Services through our authorized payment gateway
- To respond to your queries, feedback, or support requests
- To send appointment reminders, confirmations, or important updates related to your booking
- To improve our Website’s content, structure, and user experience based on aggregated, anonymized usage patterns
- To comply with applicable legal, regulatory, or governmental requirements
We do not use your thumb impression or personal information for any purpose beyond leaf identification, consultation delivery, and the administrative functions described above.
3. How We Share Your Information
We understand the sensitive and personal nature of the information you share with us, particularly your thumb impression data. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We may share limited information only in the following circumstances:
- Payment Processing: With our payment gateway partner (Razorpay) solely to process consultation fees securely.
- Service Providers: With trusted service providers who assist us in operating the Website (such as hosting or analytics providers), bound by confidentiality obligations, and only to the extent necessary for them to perform their function.
- Legal Requirements: Where required to comply with a legal obligation, court order, or government request, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Sivayogi.com, our Seekers, or the public.
- With Your Consent: In any other circumstance where you have given us explicit permission to share your information.
We do not authorize any third party, branch, agent, or unaffiliated website to collect or process Seeker information on our behalf. As stated in our Terms and Conditions, Guruji Dr. A. Sivasamy’s Nadi center operates exclusively from Vaitheeswaran Koil with no branches elsewhere.
4. Thumb Impression Data: Special Care
Given the central role of thumb impression data in our Nadi astrology practice, we take extra care in handling it:
- Thumb impressions are collected strictly for the purpose of leaf identification.
- Digital thumb impression images submitted for online or phone consultations are stored securely and accessed only by authorized personnel involved in the identification process.
- We do not use thumb impression data for any biometric authentication, tracking, or identification purpose outside our Nadi reading practice.
- Physical thumb impression records taken in person are handled in line with our internal traditional recordkeeping practices and are not digitized or shared without your knowledge.
5. Cookies and Analytics
Our Website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and to gather aggregated statistics about Website usage. These may include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic Website functionality.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to understand visitor behavior (such as pages visited and time spent) so we can improve our content and services.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain features of the Website. We do not use cookies to collect thumb impression or sensitive consultation data.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information, including booking and consultation records, for as long as necessary to:
- Provide you with ongoing or follow-up Services
- Maintain records in line with our traditional practice and administrative needs
- Comply with applicable legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements
If you wish to request deletion of your personal information, please refer to Section 8 (Your Rights) below.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including thumb impression data, from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes restricted access to Seeker records, secure handling of digital submissions, and reliance on a reputable, secure third-party payment gateway for transaction processing.
While we take these precautions seriously, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to promptly addressing any data security concerns brought to our attention.
8. Your Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to our legitimate need to retain certain records
- Withdraw consent for the processing of your information, where consent is the basis for processing
- Raise concerns about how your information has been handled
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 12 below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are intended for use by adults seeking Nadi astrology consultations. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18 without the involvement or consent of a parent or guardian. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information without appropriate consent, please contact us so we can address it promptly.
10. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources for informational purposes. This Privacy Policy applies only to sivayogi.com and sivayogi.com/nadi/. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party website, and we encourage you to review their respective privacy policies before sharing any information.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, Services, or applicable law. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically. Continued use of the Website or our Services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us:
Sivayogi.com
Guruji Dr. A. Sivasamy — Fifth Generation Nadi Astrologer
Near Vaitheeswaran Koil, Tamil Nadu, India
Website: sivayogi.com
Phone: +91 9788355390
Email: shivayoginadi@gmail.com