Privacy Policy

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 and to analyze traffic. You can control cookies in your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide & improve services: Real-time weather, voting, performance optimization.
• Communications: Responding to inquiries and sending updates.
• Analytics: Understanding site usage and enhancing user experience.
• Security: Detecting and preventing fraud or unauthorized access.

3. How We Share Your Information

• Service providers: Hosting, analytics, and similar vendors under confidentiality.
• Legal requirements: Compliance with laws or to protect our rights.
• Business transfers: If ownership changes, data may transfer subject to this policy.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

• Maintain session and preferences.
• Anonymous analytics (e.g., page views, unique visitors).
• Personalization on partner networks.

You can disable cookies in your browser; some features may be limited.

5. Security of Your Information

We implement reasonable security measures (encryption, limited access). No method is 100% secure.

6. Third-Party Links

External sites (e.g., weather APIs) have their own policies. Review them before sharing information.

7. Children’s Privacy

Not intended for children under 13. If you believe a minor shared data with us, contact us to remove it.

8. Your Rights & Choices

• Access & correction: Request your data or corrections.
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from non-essential communications.
• Cookie preferences: Manage via browser settings.
• Data deletion: Request deletion of your personal information where applicable.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy. The “Last updated” date will reflect changes.

10. Contact Us

Email: privacy@kalavastha.com