Privacy Policy

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.