Last updated: November 30, 2025
Modern Temple Threads (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates this website to share writing, reflections, and resources about culture, heritage, traditions, and spirituality. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
By using this site, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
a. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the site. Google Analytics collects information such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Browser and device type
- Approximate location (city-level)
Google may use cookies or similar technologies to process this data.
You can learn how Google uses data here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
b. Feedback Form
If you submit feedback using our form, we collect:
- Your email address
- Any message you choose to provide
This information is used only to respond to you or improve the site.
c. Search Bar
When you use the site’s search bar, your search terms may be logged for analytics and improvement of content.
d. Log Files
Like most websites, we automatically collect basic server logs such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Date and time of visit
- Referring pages
This information is used for website security and performance.
2. Cookies and Advertising (Google AdSense)
Modern Temple Threads displays ads served by Google AdSense.
Google and third-party vendors use cookies to:
- Serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and others
- Provide personalized advertising unless you opt out
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:
https://www.google.com/settings/ads
You can also opt out of third-party vendor cookies at:
https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Improve website content and performance
- Respond to feedback messages
- Monitor traffic patterns
- Ensure the site functions correctly
- Display relevant ads through Google AdSense
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing.
4. Embedded Content
We currently do not embed external content (e.g., YouTube videos or Instagram posts). If this changes in the future, embedded content may behave as if you visited that external site directly and may collect data.
5. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
6. Data Retention
- Feedback form emails: retained as long as needed to respond
- Analytics data: retained by Google according to their standard data retention settings
- Log files: retained for security and maintenance purposes
7. Your Choices
- Opt out of personalized ads using the link in Section 2
- Browser settings: You can disable cookies in your browser
- Request removal: You can contact us to request deletion of your form submission or any email you sent us
8. Children’s Privacy
Moder Temple Threads does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted information, please contact us so we can delete it.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to request deletion of your data, you can contact us at: hello [at] moderntemplethreads [dot] com
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.