Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Depending on how you use our Website, we may collect the following categories of information.

1.1 Information You Provide

Bhakti Marg may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you interact with the Website, such as when you:

• Contact us or submit an enquiry.
• Send feedback, suggestions or comments.
• Subscribe to communications, newsletters or updates, where available.
• Participate in any forms, features, surveys or other activities made available on the Website.

Such information may include your name, email address, contact details and any other information you choose to provide.

We only collect information that is reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it is provided.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit Bhakti Marg, certain technical and usage information may be collected automatically through your browser, device and website technologies.

This may include:

• IP address;
• Browser type and version;
• Device type;
• Operating system;
• Language preferences;
• Pages or content visited;
• Date and time of visits;
• Time spent on pages;
• Referring and exit pages;
• General location information; and
• Website interaction and usage information.

This information may be used to understand how visitors use Bhakti Marg and to improve the Website, content, functionality and user experience.

2. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Bhakti Marg may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand website usage and provide a better browsing experience.

Cookies may be used for purposes such as:

• Enabling essential website functionality;
• Remembering user preferences;
• Understanding website traffic and performance;
• Measuring content engagement; and
• Improving the Website and its features.

Some cookies may be placed by third-party service providers that support website analytics, advertising, video playback or other website functionality.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality or availability of some features of the Website.

3. How We Use Information

Information collected through Bhakti Marg may be used for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain and improve the Website;
• To provide access to devotional and spiritual content;
• To understand how visitors use the Website;
• To improve website performance and user experience;
• To respond to enquiries, feedback or requests;
• To communicate with users where they have requested or consented to communication;
• To monitor and protect the security of the Website;
• To detect and prevent misuse, fraud or unauthorized activity;
• To comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements; and
• For other purposes disclosed at the time information is collected.

We do not use personal information for purposes unrelated to the reason for which it was collected unless permitted or required by applicable law.

4. Sharing of Information

Bhakti Marg does not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share information where reasonably necessary with:

4.1 Service Providers

We may use trusted third-party service providers for services such as:

• Website hosting;
• Website security;
• Analytics;
• Technical maintenance;
• Communication services;
• Content delivery; and
• Other services necessary to operate the Website.

These service providers may have access to information only to the extent necessary to perform services on our behalf and are expected to handle such information appropriately.

4.2 Legal and Regulatory Requirements

We may disclose information where required to do so by law, regulation, court order, government authority or other lawful process.

We may also disclose information where necessary to protect the rights, property, security or safety of Bhakti Marg, our users or others.

5. Third-Party Websites and Services

Bhakti Marg may contain links, embedded content, videos or references to third-party websites, platforms and services, including social media platforms and video-sharing services.

For example, some pages on Bhakti Marg may contain embedded or linked video content and external resources as part of the devotional experience. Bhakti Marg’s website currently includes video content and links to external platforms.

These third-party websites and services operate under their own privacy policies and terms. Bhakti Marg is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content or policies of third-party websites.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any third-party website before providing personal information.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, disclosure or destruction.

However, no method of transmitting information over the internet or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Therefore, while we make reasonable efforts to protect information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, provide our services, maintain business records, resolve disputes, enforce agreements or comply with applicable legal requirements.

When information is no longer required, it may be deleted, anonymized or securely disposed of, subject to applicable laws and legitimate business requirements.

8. Children’s Privacy

Bhakti Marg is intended for a general audience and provides educational, cultural, devotional and spiritual information.

We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children without appropriate consent where such consent is required by applicable law.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate consent, please contact us using the details provided below. We will take reasonable steps to review and remove such information where appropriate.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on applicable law and your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.

These may include the right to:

• Request access to personal information we hold about you;
• Request correction of inaccurate information;
• Request deletion of personal information where legally permitted;
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
• Object to or request restriction of certain processing activities; and
• Request information about how your personal data is processed.

To exercise an applicable privacy right, you may contact us using the details provided in the Contact Us section.

We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

10. Advertising and Analytics

Bhakti Marg may use analytics or advertising services to understand website traffic, measure content performance or support the operation of the Website.

Such services may use cookies, pixels or similar technologies to collect information about website usage.

Where third-party services are used, their collection and processing of information may be governed by their respective privacy policies.

Bhakti Marg does not sell personal information to third parties.

11. Spiritual and Informational Content Disclaimer

Bhakti Marg is an informational and devotional platform created to make spiritual, cultural and religious knowledge accessible to visitors.

The Website provides information relating to Hindu traditions, deities, temples, mantras, festivals, rituals, stories, scriptures and spiritual practices.

Content may reflect traditional beliefs, scriptures, commonly followed practices and different interpretations of Hindu traditions. Different traditions, communities and schools of thought may interpret certain practices or religious matters differently.

The information provided on Bhakti Marg should not be considered professional, medical, legal, financial or other specialized advice.

Visitors should exercise their own judgment and, where appropriate, consult qualified or knowledgeable persons for specific matters.

12. Copyright and Third-Party Content

Bhakti Marg respects the intellectual property rights of creators, publishers, organizations and other rights holders.

The Website may contain text, images, videos, references, links or other materials belonging to Bhakti Marg or third parties.

Where third-party material is used, credited, embedded or linked, the respective rights may belong to their owners.

If you believe that content appearing on Bhakti Marg infringes your copyright or other intellectual property rights, please contact us with the relevant details so that the matter can be reviewed.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our Website, services, technology, legal requirements or privacy practices.

Any updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

We encourage visitors to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, suggestions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way your information is handled, please contact us:

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to privacy-related enquiries within a reasonable period.

15. Acceptance of This Privacy Policy

By accessing and using Bhakti Marg, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of the Website.