SpiritofChennai.com is committed to protecting visitor privacy and being transparent about how information is collected and used. This Privacy Policy explains how the site handles personal information, cookies, analytics, and advertising-related data.
1. Information We Collect
SpiritofChennai.com may collect the following types of information:
a) Information provided voluntarily
Information may be collected when a visitor:
- contacts the site by email or contact form
- submits a correction, feedback, or enquiry
- signs up for newsletters or updates, if offered
- creates an account or interacts with site features, if such features are available
This information may include name, email address, phone number, or any other details voluntarily submitted.
b) Information collected automatically
When users visit the site, certain technical information may be collected automatically, such as:
- IP address
- browser type
- device type
- operating system
- referring website
- pages visited
- time spent on pages
- date and time of visit
- approximate location based on IP
- cookie and usage data
2. How Information Is Used
Information collected through the site may be used to:
- operate and maintain the website
- improve content, performance, and user experience
- respond to enquiries, corrections, or feedback
- understand how visitors use the website
- detect misuse, spam, fraud, or security issues
- comply with legal obligations
- display advertising and measure ad performance, where applicable
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
SpiritofChennai.com may use cookies, pixels, tags, and similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand usage patterns, remember user preferences, and support advertising.
Cookies are small text files stored on a user’s device. Some cookies are essential for the website to function properly, while others help analyze traffic or serve ads. Users can control or disable cookies through their browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features or functionality of the site.
4. Advertising and Google AdSense
SpiritofChennai.com may use Google AdSense and other advertising partners to display ads. Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies, web beacons, or IP addresses to collect information as a result of ads being served on this website. These technologies may be used to show ads based on a user’s visits to this website and other websites.
Google’s use of advertising cookies enables Google and its partners to serve ads based on users’ prior visits to this site and or other sites on the internet. Users may be able to manage or disable personalized advertising through their browser settings and through Google’s ad settings tools. Where required by applicable law, consent will be requested before using non-essential cookies or personalized advertising technologies.
5. Analytics and Measurement Tools
SpiritofChennai.com may use analytics tools, including Google Analytics or similar services, to understand how visitors use the site. These tools may collect information such as pages viewed, session duration, device information, and referring sources. This information is used to improve content quality, site structure, performance, and overall user experience.
6. Sharing of Information
SpiritofChennai.com does not sell personal information in the ordinary course of operating this site.
Information may be shared only in limited situations, such as:
- with service providers who help operate the website
- with analytics or advertising partners
- when required by law, regulation, legal process, or government request
- to protect the rights, safety, security, or integrity of the website, its users, or others
- as part of a business transfer, restructuring, or asset sale, if applicable
Any such sharing will be limited to what is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.
7. Third-Party Links and Embedded Content
The website may contain links to third-party websites or embedded content such as videos, maps, social media posts, or external articles. These third-party services may collect data independently and may use their own cookies or tracking technologies. SpiritofChennai.com is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites or services. Users should review the privacy policies of those third parties separately.
8. Data Retention
Personal information will be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including responding to enquiries, maintaining records, improving the site, meeting legal obligations, and resolving disputes. Non-personal or aggregated usage data may be retained for analytics, reporting, and site improvement purposes.
9. Data Security
Reasonable technical and organizational measures are used to protect information against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
10. Children’s Privacy
SpiritofChennai.com is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate legal basis or required consent. If it is believed that personal information has been submitted by a child inappropriately, a request may be made for review and deletion using the contact details below.
11. User Choices and Rights
Depending on the user’s location and applicable law, users may have rights regarding their personal information, including the right to:
- request access to personal information
- request correction of inaccurate information
- request deletion of information, where applicable
- withdraw consent, where processing is based on consent
- object to or restrict certain processing, where applicable
- manage cookie preferences through browser or consent tools, where available
Requests may be sent using the contact information listed below.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the website, technology, legal requirements, or business practices. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Users are encouraged to review this page periodically.
13. Contact
For privacy-related questions, corrections, or requests, contact:
SpiritofChennai.com
Email: contact@spiritofchennai.com
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India