Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
Who we are
The Guru's Light is a free, publicly accessible resource providing spiritual guidance grounded in the Guru Granth Sahib and the Sikh Rehat Maryada. It is operated by Amarjit Singh, operating The Guru's Light. If you have any questions about this policy or how your information is handled, please write to us at [email protected].
What information we collect
We collect only the information you choose to provide when you submit a question, register as a volunteer, or express interest in supporting the site through Seva. This may include your name, email address, and the content of your question or message. We also collect optional demographic information, including your country, age range, and how you found the site, to help us understand who the community is and what guidance matters most.
We do not collect any information about you simply by visiting the site. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising networks, or third-party analytics that identify individual visitors.
How we use your information
Information you provide is used solely for the purposes you would reasonably expect: to review and answer your question, to contact you when your answer is ready if you provided your email, and, if you gave your consent, to send you occasional newsletters or updates about the site. We do not use your information for any commercial purpose, and we do not sell, rent, or share it with third parties.
Newsletter and marketing communications
We will only send you newsletters or updates if you explicitly ticked the consent checkbox when submitting your question. This consent is separate from the submission itself and is never assumed. You may withdraw this consent at any time by emailing us at [email protected] or by using the unsubscribe link in any email we send.
How long we keep your information
We retain submitted questions and associated information for as long as the site operates and the guidance remains relevant to the community. If you would like your information removed, please contact us and we will action your request promptly.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have specific legal rights regarding your personal information. These are summarised below. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
| Region | Law | Your key rights |
|---|---|---|
| European Union / EEA | GDPR | Access, rectification, erasure, portability, restriction, objection |
| United Kingdom | UK GDPR | Access, rectification, erasure, portability, restriction, objection |
| United States (California) | CCPA / CPRA | Know, delete, opt out of sale (we do not sell data), non-discrimination |
| Canada | PIPEDA | Access, correction, withdrawal of consent |
| Australia / New Zealand | Privacy Act 1988 / Privacy Act 2020 | Access, correction |
| Malaysia / Singapore / Thailand | PDPA | Access, correction, withdrawal of consent |
| Brazil | LGPD | Access, correction, erasure, portability, information on sharing |
| South Africa | POPIA | Access, correction, deletion, objection to processing |
| All other regions | Global baseline | Access and deletion on request |
Cookies and tracking
We use a single session cookie to keep you signed in if you choose to create an account. This cookie is strictly necessary for the site to function and does not track you across other websites. We do not use advertising cookies, analytics cookies, or any third-party tracking technology.
Data security
All data is transmitted over an encrypted HTTPS connection. The site is hosted on a managed platform with industry-standard security controls. We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorised access, but no system is entirely without risk, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children
This site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, please contact us and we will remove it.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page will always reflect when it was last revised. Continued use of the site after a change constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
For any privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, please write to us at [email protected]. We aim to respond within 30 days.