At UttarakhandWildlife.in, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with our website. By using this site, you agree to the terms of this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal and non-personal information in the following ways:
a) Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Contact us through forms or email
- Comment on articles
- Apply for jobs or submit stories
We may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- Location (if relevant to the inquiry)
- Any message or file attachments you include
b) Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may collect data such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring URL
- Cookies and tracking data (see Section 5)
This information is used for analytics, performance monitoring, and improving user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries or feedback
- Send newsletters or content updates (if subscribed)
- Improve our website, content, and user experience
- Monitor site performance and detect technical issues
- Prevent spam or misuse of our contact forms
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties.
3. Sharing of Information
We may share your information in limited situations:
- With trusted third-party services (e.g., email marketing platforms or analytics providers) who help us operate our site, under confidentiality agreements
- If required by law or in response to legal processes
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of UttarakhandWildlife.in, our users, or others
We do not allow any third-party access to personal data for advertising purposes without your explicit consent.
4. Data Storage and Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to use industry-standard practices, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Understand user behavior on our website
- Enhance user experience (e.g., remembering preferences)
- Monitor performance and usage patterns via tools like Google Analytics
You can modify your browser settings to refuse cookies or notify you when they are being used. Please note that some features of the website may not function properly without cookies enabled.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of these external sites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any site they visit through our links.
7. Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter or updates, you may receive occasional emails related to our content, news, or special features. You can opt-out at any time using the unsubscribe link provided in every email or by contacting us directly.
8. Children’s Privacy
UttarakhandWildlife.in is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that such data has been collected without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.
9. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for data processing
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with a new “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed of how we protect your data.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at here.
Thank you for trusting UttarakhandWildlife.in. We are committed to protecting your privacy and using your data responsibly.
