Last Updated: 12/02/2025
Who We Are
Hello and welcome to Shrivastu.in! You can explore our site at https://shrivastu.in. We are dedicated to upholding your privacy and clearly outlining how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
Comments
When you post a comment on our website, we record the following details:
- The information you provide in the comment form, such as your name, email address, website, and the comment itself.
- Your IP address and browser user agent string, which help us identify and prevent spam.
Gravatar Service
- We may generate an anonymized hash from your email address and send it to Gravatar to verify if you use their service. You can review their privacy policy here.
- Once your comment is approved, if you have a Gravatar profile picture, it will be shown alongside your comment.
Media Uploads
When uploading images to our site, please ensure that they do not include embedded location information (such as EXIF GPS data). This precaution helps prevent others from extracting any location details from your images.
Cookies
We use cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience. Here’s how:
- Comment Cookies:
If you choose to save your details when leaving a comment, a cookie will store your name, email, and website for one year. This means you won’t have to re-enter your details on subsequent visits. - Login Cookies:
- A temporary cookie is set to check if your browser accepts cookies when you visit our login page; this cookie is removed when you close your browser.
- Once you log in, cookies keep you authenticated for 2 days and store your screen preferences for up to 1 year. If you select “Remember Me,” your session will last for 2 weeks.
- Logging out clears these cookies.
- Editing Cookies:
When you edit or publish content, we set a cookie (which contains no personal data) that records the post ID. This cookie expires after one day.
Embedded Content
Some pages on our website may include content (like videos, images, or links) from external sources. This embedded material functions as if you were visiting the original website directly, meaning that those sites may collect your data, use cookies or other tracking technologies, and monitor your interactions if you are logged in.
Data Sharing
We only share your data in very specific circumstances. For example, if you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
Data Retention
- Comments:
All comments and their associated metadata are kept indefinitely, which enables the automatic approval of any subsequent comments. - User Accounts:
For registered users, the personal information provided in your profile is stored indefinitely. You can review, update, or delete your personal data at any time (with the exception of your username). Website administrators also have access to this information for maintenance and management purposes.
Your Data Rights
If you have an account or have left comments on our site, you have the right to:
- Export Your Data:
Request a file containing all the personal information we hold about you. - Request Data Deletion:
Ask us to remove your personal data, except for information that we are required to retain for legal, administrative, or security reasons.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at guru@shrivastu.in.
Data Transfers
Please note that the comments you post may be processed by an automated spam detection service, which might involve transferring your data to third-party systems for verification.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or your personal data, feel free to reach out to us through our website. This policy is periodically updated, so we recommend checking back regularly for any changes.