Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 5, 2025
Welcome to Kalavastha.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website and services. By using Kalavastha.com, you agree to the terms of this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1. Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Vote on current weather (we store your village ID and weather choice).
- Contact us via forms or email (e.g., name, email address, and message content).
1.2. Automatically Collected Information
When you access Kalavastha.com, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- Geolocation data: To display local weather, we request your browser’s permission to obtain approximate latitude and longitude. We use this solely to fetch weather for your area and do not store precise coordinates beyond your session.
- Device & usage data: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, and timestamps. This helps us monitor site performance and troubleshoot issues.
- Cookies & similar technologies: Small text files stored on your device to improve site functionality (e.g., keeping you signed in, remembering preferences) and to analyze traffic. You can control cookies via your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data for the following purposes:
- Provide & improve services: To display real-time weather, enable voting, and optimize performance.
- Communications: To respond to inquiries, send updates, or notify you about changes.
- Analytics: To understand site usage, track aggregate vote trends, and enhance user experience.
- Security: To detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, or other harmful activities.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal data to third parties. We may share information when:
- Service providers: We may engage trusted vendors to help us operate our site (e.g., hosting, analytics). These providers only access data as needed to perform their services and are bound by confidentiality.
- Legal requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights (e.g., compliance with subpoenas, court orders, or law enforcement).
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner, subject to this Privacy Policy.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Maintain your session and preferences.
- Collect anonymous analytics (e.g., page views, unique visitors).
- Personalize content and advertisements on partner networks.
You can disable cookies via your browser settings—however, certain features (like geolocation-based weather) may not function correctly without them.
5. Security of Your Information
We implement reasonable security measures (encryption, limited access protocols) to protect your data. However, no method of online transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Third-Party Links
Kalavastha.com may contain links to external websites (e.g., third-party weather APIs). These third parties have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices. Please review their policies before providing any personal information.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete that information.
8. Your Rights & Choices
You have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access & correction: You can request a copy of your data or request corrections by contacting us.
- Opt-out: If you wish to stop receiving non-essential communications, you may unsubscribe or email us directly.
- Cookie preferences: You can choose to block or delete cookies via your browser settings.
- Data deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information (e.g., contact form entries). We’ll comply unless legally required to retain it.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect any changes. Your continued use of Kalavastha.com after modifications implies acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@kalavastha.com
Address:
Kalavastha.com
123 Weather Lane,
Your City, State, ZIP
India