Privacy Policy

Who we are

Our website address is: https://shaktipanda.com. Our website is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect from you, how we use it, and the choices you have about your personal data.

Information We Collect

We collect two types of information:

Personal Information: 

  • This includes information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and IP address. We may collect personal information through various ways, including:
    • When you subscribe to our newsletter or leave a comment on a blog post.
    • When you contact us through our contact form.
    • When you participate in contests or giveaways.
    • When you purchase travel products or services through our affiliate links.

Non-Personal Information

  • This includes information that cannot be used to identify you, such as your browser type, operating system, language preference, and website usage statistics. We collect non-personal information through cookies and similar technologies.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve our Website Shaktipanda.com and services.
  • To send you newsletters and other promotional materials with your consent.
  • To answer your questions and respond to your requests.
  • To analyze website Shaktipanda.com usage and personalize your experience.
  • To fulfill any legal obligations.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to track website activity and hold certain information. A cookie is a small file containing a string of characters that is sent to your computer when you visit a website. It stores information that allows the website to recognize your browser and remember certain information.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use all features of our Website.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see 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

Suggested text: 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.

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, 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, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. 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. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our Website.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small files containing a string of characters that is sent to your computer when you visit a website. They store information that allows the website to recognize your browser and remember certain information.

What types of cookies do we use?

We use the following types of cookies on our Website Shaktipanda.com:

  • Essential cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our Website. They allow you to navigate the Website and use its features.
  • Analytical cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our Website, such as the pages you

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Who we share your data with

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website Shaktipanda.com (if any), we also store the personal information they provide 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 that information.

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive 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 any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where your data is sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with the following third parties:

  • Service providers who help us operate our Website Shaktipanda.com and provide our services, such as website hosting providers, email marketing providers, and analytics providers.
  • Travel partners, such as hotels, airlines, and tour operators, to fulfill your travel bookings made through our affiliate links.
  • Law enforcement or government officials as required by law.

We will not share your personal information with third-party marketers for their own marketing purposes without your consent.

Your Choices

You have the following choices regarding your personal information:

  • You can unsubscribe from our email list at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails.
  • You can request to access, delete, or correct your personal information by contacting us through our contact form.
  • You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

Our Website Shaktipanda.com may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of other websites you visit.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page, so please check back periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our contact form.

Disclaimer

The information on this Website Shaktipanda.com is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice. We make no warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied, about the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information on this Website. You should not rely on any information on this Website for making any decisions. You should always seek professional advice before taking any action.

Effective Date: January 1, 2024