Effective Date: 2025
At devashtan.com, we value and respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website.
By using devashtan.com, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
Website Name: devashtan.com
Purpose: To provide informational content about Hindu temples, religious sites, pilgrimage destinations, festivals, and rituals across Maharashtra and India.
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of data:
a) Personal Information (if voluntarily provided)
- Name
- Email address
- Comments or messages submitted via forms or emails
b) Non-Personal Information (automatically collected)
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- IP address
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the site
- Referring websites
c) Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, Google Analytics, and third-party tools to:
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Improve user experience
- Display relevant ads via Google AdSense
- Support affiliate tracking
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Respond to your queries or comments
- Improve our website content and layout
- Monitor site usage and performance
- Display relevant ads through Google AdSense
- Track affiliate referrals
We do not sell or rent your personal information to any third parties.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyze data to improve our website. These may include:
- Google Analytics
- Google AdSense
- Affiliate Networks (e.g., Amazon, travel partners)
These services may use cookies and tracking technologies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites.
5. Google AdSense and Advertising
- We display ads served by Google AdSense and other networks.
- AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve personalized ads based on your interests and browsing history.
- Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
To learn more, read Google’s Privacy & Terms page: https://policies.google.com/privacy
6. Affiliate Disclosure
devashtan.com participates in affiliate programs. Clicking on certain links may result in us earning a commission, at no extra cost to you.
Affiliate cookies may track purchases or visits to ensure we receive credit.
7. Data Protection
We implement basic security practices to protect user data from unauthorized access or misuse. However, we cannot guarantee absolute data security due to the nature of the internet.
8. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Your Rights (For GDPR-Compliant Countries)
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:
- Access, update, or delete your personal information
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us via the email below.
10. Links to Other Websites
Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of those websites. Please read their privacy policies before sharing any information.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. All updates will be posted on this page with the revised date. Continued use of the site means you accept the updated terms.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or want to request data deletion, please contact us at:
📧 Email: admin@devashtan.com
🌐 Website: https://devashtan.com