Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 26, 2026

At SunielParihar.com (“Website”), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. About This Website

SunielParihar.com is the personal website of Suniel Parihar, author, Indian Army veteran, Positive Psychology practitioner, and founder of Solace by the Hillside. The website shares information about books, articles, the invitation-only sanctuary, and provides ways to contact us.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

Personal Information

You may voluntarily provide:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number (if submitted)

  • Any information included in your message

This information is collected only when you contact us using forms or email.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Operating system

  • Referring website

  • Pages visited

  • Date and time of visit

  • Time spent on pages

This information helps us improve the Website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Communicate regarding books or Solace by the Hillside

  • Improve website performance

  • Analyze visitor behavior

  • Maintain website security

  • Prevent misuse or fraud

  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Cookies

The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember visitor preferences

  • Improve user experience

  • Measure website traffic

  • Analyze visitor behavior

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

5. Analytics

We may use services such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Website.

Google Analytics may collect information including:

  • Device information

  • Browser details

  • Approximate location

  • Pages visited

  • Session duration

This information is aggregated and does not personally identify individual visitors.

You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Third-Party Services

The Website may contain links or integrations with third-party services including:

  • Amazon

  • YouTube

  • Facebook

  • Instagram

  • X (Twitter)

  • LinkedIn

  • Other external websites

These services operate under their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

7. Book Purchase Links

Book purchase buttons may redirect visitors to third-party retailers such as Amazon.

When you leave this Website, your interactions are governed by the privacy policy of the destination website.

8. Embedded Content

Articles or pages may include embedded content such as:

  • YouTube videos

  • Social media posts

  • Maps

  • External media

Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the originating website and may collect information through cookies or tracking technologies.

9. Email Communications

If you contact us by email, we may retain your correspondence to:

  • Respond to your inquiry

  • Maintain communication history

  • Improve our services

We will not send promotional emails unless you specifically request them.

10. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Information may be shared only:

  • With trusted service providers who help operate the Website

  • When required by law

  • To protect our legal rights

  • During business restructuring, if applicable

11. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Maintain records

  • Fulfill legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes

Information is securely deleted when no longer required.

13. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If such information is identified, it will be removed promptly.

14. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your information

  • Withdraw consent where applicable

  • Object to certain processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

15. International Visitors

If you access this Website from outside India, your information may be transferred to and processed in India or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Changes become effective immediately upon publication on this page. The “Effective Date” will indicate the latest revision.

17. Contact

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Suniel Parihar

Email: solace111@icloud.com

Alternate Email: hillsidesolace@gmail.com

Bhaderwah, Jammu & Kashmir, India