Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Welcome to Welugu – Light Within Us, a nonprofit educational and community initiative. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website, engage with our programs, or subscribe to our communications.

Welugu operates multiple initiatives including:

  • Sahrudayam – Compassion in Healthcare

  • Prathibimbam – Self Introspection Initiative

  • Sambashannam – Spoken Language Learning

  • Vignanam – Strengthening Foundational Skills for School Children

Your privacy matters to us, and we are committed to protecting it responsibly and transparently.

1. Who We Are
Welugu is a nonprofit platform focused on education, compassion, self-reflection, and community learning through digital content, programs, and workshops.

2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information when you interact with our website or programs:

  • Email address (newsletter, updates, program participation)

  • Name (if provided through contact forms or registrations)

  • Device information, IP address, and browser data via analytics tools

  • Website usage data through cookies and tracking technologies

We do not collect payment information, medical records, or sensitive personal data.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:

  • Send program updates, newsletters, and educational content

  • Respond to your inquiries

  • Improve website content and learning experience

  • Monitor engagement and performance of our educational resources

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to understand visitor behavior and improve user experience. You can modify cookie preferences through your browser settings.

We use trusted analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand site traffic and engagement patterns.

5. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party providers for:

  • Website hosting

  • Email communication services

  • Analytics and performance monitoring

These services process information only on our behalf and have their own privacy safeguards.

6. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. Information is shared only with essential service providers needed to operate our platform and communications.

7. Data Security
Our website uses HTTPS encryption and reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information.

8. Data Retention
We retain your contact information only as long as you remain subscribed or engaged with our programs. You may unsubscribe at any time.

9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location (including California, Virginia, Colorado, Utah, and Connecticut), you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Opt out of certain data processing

  • Request information about how your data is used

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

10. Children’s Privacy
Some Welugu initiatives (such as Vignanam and Sambashannam) may involve children in educational settings. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children online without appropriate parental or guardian involvement.

11. Do Not Track Signals
We respect Do Not Track browser settings where applicable.

12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:

Email: admin [at] welugu.org