Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to AstroRishis ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our Vedic astrology services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

To provide accurate astrological calculations and personalized cosmic insights, we collect the following information:

• Birth Details: Date of birth, time of birth, and place of birth
• Contact Information: Email address, name
• Location Data: Geographic location (when using our location-based features)
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers

2.2 Non-Personal Information

We may also collect non-personal information that does not directly identify you, including:

• Usage Data: How you interact with our Service, pages visited, features used
• Analytics Data: Aggregated information about user behavior and trends

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information through:

• Direct Interactions: Information you provide when creating an account, filling out forms, or using our calculators
• Automated Technologies: Cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies
• Third-Party Services: Google Maps/Geocoding API for location services

4. Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies

4.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small data files placed on your device. We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Provide personalized content and features
• Understand how you use our Service
• Improve our Service

4.2 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the operation of our Service
• Preference Cookies: Allow our Service to remember your preferences
• Analytical Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Service
• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser

4.3 Your Cookie Choices

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may impact your overall user experience and some features of our Service may not function properly.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To Provide Our Service: Generate astrological calculations, charts, and readings based on your birth details
• Personalization: Deliver individualized cosmic insights directly on our website and to your email
• Communications: Send you updates, newsletters, and information about our services
• Improvement: Enhance, optimize, and improve our Service and user experience
• Security: Protect our Service and users from fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for marketing or advertising purposes. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in providing our Service (e.g., hosting providers, email delivery services)
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or similar legal process
• Protection: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no electronic transmission or storage technology is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need to use your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your personal information
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your personal information
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the "Contact Us" section.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

11. International Data Transfers

We operate globally and may transfer your personal information to countries outside your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country. When we transfer your personal information internationally, we take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your information receives an adequate level of protection.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

14. Compliance with Local Laws

AstroRishis serves an international user base. Users are expected to comply with all applicable local laws regarding privacy, data protection, and online conduct in their respective jurisdictions. If you are accessing our Service from a location with laws or regulations that differ from those in the jurisdiction where our Service is operated, you are responsible for compliance with local laws.

15. California Privacy Rights

California residents may have additional privacy rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other California privacy laws. For more information about these rights and how to exercise them, please contact us.

16. European Economic Area (EEA) User Rights

If you are a resident of the EEA, you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We will take reasonable steps to allow you to correct, amend, delete, or limit the use of your personal information.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Postal Address: 18/9 W Main Road, Gopal Colony, Perambur, Chennai, Tamil nadu, India 600017
Phone: Tel:+91-6385107721