Effective Date: 28th December 2024

At Astrobhaskar, your privacy is of paramount importance. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or use our services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

When you use Astrobhaskar’s website or services, we may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information:

• Name, email address, date of birth, and other contact information you provide when registering for an account, subscribing to our newsletter, or contacting us for consultations.

Horoscope Data:

• Your birth details (e.g., date, time, and place of birth) that are necessary to generate your astrological chart and provide personalized predictions or recommendations.

Technical Data:

• Information about your device, IP address, browser type, operating system, and website usage patterns collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

Payment Information:

• If you make a purchase through our website, we may collect payment details, such as credit card information or other billing data, though this information is processed securely through a third-party payment gateway and is not stored by us.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide personalized astrology services based on your provided horoscope and birth details.
• To communicate with you, including sending newsletters, special offers, astrological insights, and updates about our services.
• To improve our website and services by analyzing usage data and user feedback.
• To process payments for any products or services purchased through the website.
• To respond to inquiries or requests you make through our website or customer support channels.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

3. Sharing Your Information

We value your privacy and do not share your personal information with third parties, except in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who help us operate our website and services (e.g., payment processors, email service providers). These third parties only have access to your personal data as necessary to perform their services and are prohibited from using it for any other purpose.
• When required by law, such as in response to legal requests from government authorities or law enforcement, or to comply with a legal process, court order, or legal obligation.
• In case of business transfer (e.g., merger, acquisition, or sale), in which case your information may be transferred to the new entity. We will notify you of such changes and provide options to opt-out if necessary.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device and allow us to recognize your browser and remember certain information. These cookies help us:

• Improve website performance and functionality.
• Analyze website usage to improve our content and services.
• Offer personalized experiences, such as customized horoscope insights or content suggestions.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features of our website.

5. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect it from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Retention of Data

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services to you, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. If you wish to delete your account or personal information, you can contact us at consult@astrobhaskar.com, and we will take appropriate steps to remove your data, subject to any applicable legal or contractual obligations.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can request that we update or correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements.
• Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving marketing communications by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting us directly at consult@astrobhaskar.com.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable time frame, in accordance with applicable laws.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible. If you believe we may have collected information from a child, please contact us at consult@astrobhaskar.com.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we update the policy, we will post the revised version on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

Email: consult@astrobhaskar.com