1. Introduction

Welcome to Guruvayur Temple Guide ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website guruvayur.info (the "Site"). This is an unofficial informational website about Guruvayur Shri Krishna Temple and is not affiliated with the temple administration.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Contact information when you reach out to us through forms or email
• Feedback and comments you submit
• Newsletter subscription information (if applicable)

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address and location data
• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• Referring website addresses
• Device information and screen resolution

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings (theme, language)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand site usage patterns

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide and maintain our informational services
• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Send periodic emails with temple information updates (with consent)
• Analyze website usage to improve our content
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our website
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or acquisition
• Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes

5. Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services that have their own privacy policies:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
• Open-Meteo API: For weather information display
• CDN Services: For faster content delivery
• Font Services: For web fonts and icons

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Data minimization practices

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request information about data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from communications at any time
• Cookie Control: Manage cookie preferences through your browser

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. International Users

Our website is hosted and operated from India. If you are accessing our site from outside India, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in India where our servers are located.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending an email notification for significant changes (if you've subscribed)

11. Contact Information

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

• Email: privacy@guruvayur.info
• Website: Contact Us

12. Disclaimer

This website is an unofficial informational guide and is not affiliated with Guruvayur Devaswom or the official temple administration. For official information and services, please contact the temple directly.