At Bhaktakotee.com (“Bhaktakotee,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), we respect the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit https://bhaktakotee.com, how it may be used, and what choices may be available to you.
This policy applies to information collected through our website. It does not apply to information collected offline or through third-party websites that we do not control.
1. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a privacy-related request, contact us at:
Website: https://bhaktakotee.com
Email: bhaktakotee@gmail.com
2. Information We May Collect
The information we collect depends on how you interact with our website.
Information you provide
If you contact us by email or through a contact form, we may receive information such as your name, email address, the contents of your message, attachments you choose to send, and any other information you voluntarily provide.
Please do not send sensitive personal information unless it is necessary for your enquiry.
Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, our hosting provider or website security tools may automatically process technical information, such as:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device and operating system information.
- Date and time of the visit.
- Pages requested and referring or exit pages.
- Technical logs used for security, troubleshooting and website administration.
The information actually collected depends on our hosting configuration and the services enabled on the website.
3. How We Use Information
Where applicable, we may use information to:
- Operate, maintain and secure our website.
- Respond to enquiries and feedback.
- Improve our articles, content and visitor experience.
- Understand website performance and usage, where analytics tools are enabled.
- Detect spam, misuse, fraud or security incidents.
- Display, measure or improve advertisements, where advertising services are enabled.
- Comply with applicable legal obligations.
We do not claim to use every listed purpose in every circumstance. Our actual practices depend on the tools and services we use.
4. Log Files
Our hosting provider or security services may maintain log files when visitors access the website. These logs may contain IP addresses, browser information, timestamps, requested pages and other technical details.
Such information may be used for website administration, security, troubleshooting and traffic analysis. Log-file collection and retention depend on the configuration and policies of the relevant service provider.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small files that websites or third-party services may store in a visitor’s browser. Similar technologies may also be used to remember preferences, measure performance, support security, or deliver and measure advertisements.
Depending on the services enabled, cookies or similar technologies may be used to:
- Remember website preferences.
- Support website functionality and security.
- Understand website usage and performance.
- Measure advertisement delivery and effectiveness.
- Limit repeated advertisements or support relevant advertising.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. However, blocking certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Where consent is required by applicable law or by the policies of a service we use, we will provide an appropriate consent mechanism before enabling the relevant technologies.
6. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
Bhaktakotee.com may use Google AdSense or other advertising services in the future. If these services are enabled, Google and other advertising partners may use cookies, web beacons, IP addresses, browser information or other identifiers to serve, measure and, where permitted, personalize advertisements.
Depending on the advertising settings and applicable requirements, these technologies may help prevent repeated advertisements, detect invalid activity, measure advertising performance and display advertisements based on factors such as a visitor’s browsing activity or general location.
Google explains how it uses information from websites that use its services here:
Google’s advertising technologies and cookie practices are explained here:
You can manage Google advertising personalization settings here:
The availability and behaviour of advertising cookies depend on the services enabled, user choices, location and applicable requirements.
7. Third-Party Services and Links
We may use third-party services to host, secure, analyse or support our website. If advertising, analytics, embedded videos, social media features or other third-party tools are enabled, those providers may process information according to their own privacy policies.
Our website may also contain links to external websites. We do not control the privacy practices of those websites, and we encourage visitors to review their policies before providing information.
8. Sharing of Information
We may allow service providers to process information when necessary to host, secure, maintain or improve the website, respond to enquiries, or provide services that we have enabled.
Information may also be disclosed when required by law, to respond to lawful requests, to protect the rights or safety of users or others, or to investigate fraud, abuse or security incidents.
If advertising or analytics services are enabled, relevant information may be processed by those providers as described in their privacy policies and the applicable service terms.
9. Data Retention and Security
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, subject to applicable legal requirements. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the service that processes it.
We take reasonable measures to protect information under our control. However, no website, internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
10. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, deletion of, or a copy of certain personal information. You may also have the right to object to or restrict certain processing, withdraw consent where processing relies on consent, or lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority.
To make a request, email bhaktakotee@gmail.com with the subject line “Privacy Request.” Please describe your request clearly. We may need to verify your identity before acting on it.
We will review and respond to requests within the time required by applicable law. Certain exceptions may apply.
Additional information for California residents
Where the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CCPA/CPRA), applies to our processing, California residents may have rights to know about certain personal information collected, request access to or deletion of eligible information, request correction, and opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information where applicable. They may also have rights concerning certain uses of sensitive personal information and protection against unlawful discrimination for exercising their privacy rights.
We will provide any additional notices or opt-out mechanisms required for the activities and circumstances to which the law applies. To submit a request, email bhaktakotee@gmail.com.
Additional information for people in the European Economic Area and United Kingdom
Where the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or applicable UK data protection law applies, we will provide information about the relevant purposes and legal bases for processing, applicable retention periods and other required details based on the processing activity.
Depending on the circumstances, individuals may have rights to access, rectify, erase or receive certain personal data, restrict or object to processing, and withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. Individuals may also lodge a complaint with their relevant supervisory authority.
To exercise a right, email bhaktakotee@gmail.com. We will assess requests in accordance with applicable law.
11. Children’s Privacy
Bhaktakotee.com is intended as a general-audience devotional and informational website. We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children unnecessarily.
If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact bhaktakotee@gmail.com. We will review the request and take appropriate action where required by applicable law.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when our website, services, practices or legal requirements change. Any updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
13. Contact Us
For questions, concerns or requests relating to this Privacy Policy, contact:
Bhaktakotee.com
Website: https://bhaktakotee.com
Email: bhaktakotee@gmail.com
Thank you for visiting Bhaktakotee.com.