Who we are
Our website address is: https://vivekkadam.com.
We are a Marathi travel blog and government scheme information platform dedicated to providing insights on travel destinations, trekking experiences, and details about government schemes in Maharashtra and India. Our goal is to empower users with reliable information while ensuring their privacy is protected.
What personal data we collect and why we collect it
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Contact forms
If you use our contact forms to inquire about travel destinations, government schemes, or other services, we collect the information you provide, such as your name, email address, and message content. This information is used to respond to your queries and provide assistance. We do not share this information with third parties unless required for legal or administrative purposes.
Cookies
- If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are for your convenience, so you do not have to fill in your details again when leaving another comment. These cookies last for one year.
- If you visit our login page (if applicable), we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
- When you log in (if applicable), we will set up several cookies to save your login information and screen display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. Logging out will remove these cookies.
- If you edit or publish an article (e.g., guest posts on travel or government schemes), an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and indicates the post ID of the article you edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, or government scheme portals). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you have visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content, especially if you are logged into those websites.
Analytics
We use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our website, such as which travel destinations or government schemes are most popular. These tools may collect anonymized data like IP addresses, browser types, and page views. This information helps us improve our content and user experience. We ensure that analytics data is not linked to personally identifiable information unless explicitly permitted by you.
Who we share your data with
- We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
- We may share your data with trusted service providers (e.g., analytics tools, spam detection services, or hosting providers) who assist us in operating the website. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements to protect your data.
- Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service to ensure a safe and respectful user experience.
How long we retain your data
- If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in moderation.
- For users who register on our website (if applicable), we store the personal information provided in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit this information.
- Data submitted via contact forms is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill your request or comply with legal obligations.
What rights you have over your data
- If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us.
- You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
- To exercise these rights, please contact us via email or our contact form. We will respond promptly to your request.
Where we send your data
- Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service, which may be located outside India.
- Analytics data may be processed by tools hosted on secure servers, potentially located internationally. We ensure that such providers comply with applicable privacy laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (if applicable).
- Data submitted via contact forms is stored securely and not shared unless required for legal or administrative purposes.
Additional Information
- Security Measures: We implement appropriate security measures (e.g., encryption, firewalls) to protect your data from unauthorized access. However, no online platform is completely secure, and we advise users to exercise caution when sharing personal information.
- Updates to this Policy: We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and you are encouraged to review it periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via email or through our contact form on the website. We are committed to addressing your queries and ensuring your privacy is protected.