Welcome to Sahaaya ! We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Bundesdatenschutzgesetz (BDSG), and the Telemediengesetz (TMG).
Automatic Collection of Information
When you visit our blog, certain information is automatically collected through cookies and similar technologies. This includes your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior. This data helps us improve our website’s functionality and user experience.
Collection of Personal Information
We collect personal information that you provide voluntarily, such as when you subscribe to our newsletter, fill out contact forms, or leave comments. This information may include your name, email address, and other details necessary to fulfill your requests.
Use and Processing of Collected Information
Your personal data is used to:
- Provide and manage our services
- Respond to your inquiries and comments
- Send newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
- Improve our website and services
We process your data based on your consent, the necessity for the performance of a contract, or compliance with legal obligations.
Payment Processing
If you make purchases through our website, payment processing is handled by third-party providers. We do not store your payment information; all transactions are processed securely by the respective payment processors.
Managing Information
You have the right to access, correct, update, or delete your personal information. To manage your data, please contact us.
Disclosure of Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties, except as necessary to provide our services or as required by law.
Retention of Information
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Transfer of Information
Your information is primarily processed in Germany and the EEA. Where data is transferred to countries outside the EEA (e.g., the United States), we ensure appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions are in place to protect your data during such transfers.
Region-Specific Notes
- Germany and the European Union
We comply with the Bundesdatenschutzgesetz (BDSG) and the Telemediengesetz (TMG), ensuring that your personal data is handled in accordance with German and EU data protection laws. - United States
If you are accessing our website from the United States, please be aware that your data may be transferred to and processed in Germany and other countries. By using our services, you consent to such transfers.
How to Exercise Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erase your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
Any requests to exercise your rights can be directed to us through the contact details provided in this website. Please note that we may ask you to verify your identity before responding to such requests. To exercise these rights, please contact us. We will respond in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience by personalizing content and analyzing traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings; however, please note that disabling cookies may affect some functionalities of our website.
We also use Cloudflare Turnstile CAPTCHA, which may place a temporary cookie to verify that users are human. This cookie helps reduce spam and improve your experience on our site.
Data Analytics
We use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how users interact with our site. These tools may collect anonymized or pseudonymized data to help us improve content and user experience.
Privacy of Children
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete such information.
Do Not Sell My Personal Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. If you are a resident of California, you may still request disclosure of what personal data we collect and how it is used
Do Not Track Signals
Our website does not respond to “Do Not Track” signals from your browser due to a lack of a consistent industry standard. Even so, as described in more detail throughout this Policy, we limit our use and collection of your Personal Information.
Advertisements
We may display advertisements on our website. These advertisements may be provided by third-party ad networks, which may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your interests and deliver targeted ads.
Social Media Features
Our website uses the Sassy Social Share plugin to provide sharing buttons for social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Reddit, Xing, and Gmail. These buttons do not collect personal data or use tracking cookies by themselves. When you click a button to share content, you are redirected to the selected social media platform, and their respective privacy policies apply. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these services for more information:
Facebook
WhatsApp
X / Twitter
LinkedIn
Reddit
Xing
Gmail (Google)
Email Marketing
With your consent, we may send you newsletters and promotional emails. You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the email or contacting us directly.
Plugins and Third-Party Tools
- Plugins and Third-Party Tools:
To provide our services, improve user experience, and enhance website functionality, we use several WordPress plugins and third-party tools. Some of these may process personal data, use cookies, or connect with external services. Below is a summary of relevant tools and their purposes: - Akismet Anti-Spam:
We use Akismet to protect our comment sections from spam. Akismet may collect IP addresses, comment content, and email addresses for spam analysis.
Akismet Privacy Policy - WPForms Lite:
Our contact forms are powered by WPForms Lite, which collects user-provided data such as name, email, and message content.
👉 Data is only processed with your consent, and we do not use this data for any other purposes. - WP Mail SMTP / SureMail :
We use SMTP plugins to ensure reliable email delivery. These tools transmit messages submitted via contact forms to our inbox using secure third-party services (e.g., Gmail, SendGrid). No data is stored on our site. - Site Kit by Google:
We use Site Kit to integrate services like Google Analytics and Search Console. These tools may collect usage data (e.g., IP address, pages visited). You must provide explicit consent before any Google-related tracking is activated.
👉 Google Privacy Policy - Cloudflare Turnstile:
We use Cloudflare Turnstile CAPTCHA to protect our site from spam and abuse. It may set a temporary cookie to verify you are a human visitor.
👉 Cloudflare Privacy Policy - Sassy Social Share :
We provide social media sharing buttons via Sassy Social Share. These buttons do not track users themselves. When clicked, they redirect you to the chosen social media platform, which may then collect your data in accordance with their own policies. - Omnisend (Newsletters and Email Marketing):
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your data (name, email) will be processed via Omnisend to send emails and track engagement metrics (e.g., open rates, click rates).
👉 Consent is required before sending marketing emails.
👉 Omnisend Privacy Policy - LatePoint:
If you use our booking functionality (via LatePoint), we may collect personal information (e.g., name, contact details, booking preferences). This data is used only to schedule and manage appointments. - Hostinger Tools:
Plugins such as Hostinger AI, Hostinger Easy Onboarding, and Hostinger Affiliate Marketing Tools help us integrate and optimize services hosted on our server. Some may use affiliate tracking or collect non-personal site usage data. - LiteSpeed Cache:
We use LiteSpeed Cache to improve website performance. This plugin may store anonymized data in your browser (e.g., cached versions of pages) but does not collect personal information. - TablePress: TablePress helps display structured tables. It does not collect or process personal user data.
- Spectra, Starter Templates, Custom Sidebars, Sidebar Manager: These tools are used to build and design the website layout. They do not process or store any personal information.
Affiliate Links
Our website may contain affiliate links to third-party websites. If you click on these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
These links are provided for your convenience and do not imply endorsement of the linked websites or their content. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or availability of external sites.
Links to Other Resources
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
Information Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. As the security of Personal Information depends in part on the security of the device you use to communicate with us and the security you use to protect your credentials, we also request you to please take appropriate measures to protect this information.
Data Breach
In the event of a data breach that compromises your personal data, we will notify you without undue delay and take appropriate steps to mitigate any potential harm as required under applicable data protection laws.
Changes and Amendments
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Acceptance of This Policy
By using this website, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.
Contacting Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please please feel free to reach out to us. Simply click the button below to access our Contact page.
Last updated: June 22, 2025