Privacy Policy
Your privacy and data protection are sacred to us
Last Updated: January 2025
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
At Temple Portal, we deeply respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information when you use our platform to discover and connect with sacred temples across India.
By using Temple Portal, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We encourage you to read this policy carefully and contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you register on Temple Portal, we collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and location preferences. This information helps us provide personalized temple recommendations and spiritual content.
Usage Information
We automatically collect information about how you interact with our platform, including pages visited, temples searched, time spent on different sections, and device information. This helps us improve our services and user experience.
Location Data
With your permission, we collect location data to provide nearby temple recommendations, accurate directions, and location-based spiritual services. You can control location sharing through your device settings.
Communication Data
When you contact us through our platform, participate in forums, or submit reviews, we collect and store this communication data to provide support and improve our services.
2. How We Use Your Information
Service Provision
We use your information to provide temple listings, directions, event notifications, and personalized spiritual content based on your preferences and location.
Communication
We may send you important updates about temple events, festival notifications, service announcements, and respond to your inquiries and support requests.
Improvement and Analytics
Your usage data helps us analyze platform performance, understand user preferences, and continuously improve our services and user experience.
Safety and Security
We use your information to maintain platform security, prevent fraud, ensure compliance with our terms of service, and protect the safety of our community.
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
Temple Partners
We may share relevant information with verified temple authorities to facilitate services like puja bookings, donations, or special event notifications, but only with your explicit consent.
Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers for hosting, analytics, payment processing, and customer support. These providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or the safety of our users and the public.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to the same privacy protections.
4. Data Security and Protection
Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security audits to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. You can request data deletion at any time.
International Transfers
Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during international transfers.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Access and Control
You have the right to access, update, correct, or delete your personal information. You can manage your account settings and privacy preferences through your user dashboard.
Communication Preferences
You can opt-out of promotional communications at any time through your account settings or by following the unsubscribe links in our emails. Essential service communications may still be sent.
Location Services
You can disable location services at any time through your device settings. Note that this may limit some location-based features of our platform.
Data Portability
You have the right to receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format and the right to transmit this data to another service provider.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookie Usage
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, analyze site traffic, and provide personalized content. You can control cookie settings through your browser.
Analytics
We use analytics tools to understand how users interact with our platform. These tools may collect information about your device, browser, and usage patterns to help us improve our services.
Third-Party Tracking
Some third-party services we use may place their own cookies or tracking technologies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more information about their practices.
Contact Us About Privacy
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or would like to exercise your privacy rights, please don't hesitate to contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +91 98765 43210
Address: Temple Portal Privacy Office, Sacred City, India
We will respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days of receipt.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our platform and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of Temple Portal after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.