Introduction
Welcome to viraluttarakhand.in (the “Site”), accessible at viraluttarakhand.in. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data.
By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site immediately.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, clicks, device type, browser type, IP address, and referring URLs — collected automatically via analytics tools.
- Cookies & Tracking: Small data files stored on your device to remember preferences (such as dark/light mode) and improve site performance.
- User-Provided Data: If you submit a form (contact, mod request, etc.), we collect the information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, and message.
- Third-Party Data: Advertising partners (e.g., Google AdSense) and analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) may independently collect data subject to their own privacy policies.
How We Use Your Information
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- To respond to your enquiries or mod requests
- To serve relevant advertisements through third-party ad networks
- To analyse site traffic and user behaviour via aggregated, anonymised analytics
- To remember your preferences (theme colour, dark mode) across sessions
Cookies
We use both session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (stored until expiry or deletion). You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some site features may not function correctly without them.
Third-party services integrated into the Site (such as Google AdSense and Google Analytics) may also set their own cookies. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for details.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data independently:
- Google AdSense — Displays advertisements. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits. You can opt out at Google Ads Settings.
- Google Analytics — Analyses website traffic using anonymised data. Learn more at Google Privacy Policy.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
Children’s Privacy
This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Data Retention
We retain personally identifiable information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict our processing of your data
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at Viraluttrarakhand80@gmail.com.
Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “last updated” date. Continued use of the Site following changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: Viraluttrarakhand80@gmail.com