Overview

Ganesha Strotram ("this website", "we", "us", "our") is a devotional content website offering stotrams, aartis, mantras, puja guides and related material free of charge. We respect the privacy of everyone who visits this site and aim to be transparent about what limited information is collected and why.

By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Your email address, if you choose to subscribe to our newsletter or updates.
• Your name and email address, if you leave a comment on a post or contact us through the contact form or email.
• Any other details you choose to include in a message sent to us.

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage data such as pages visited, time spent on the site, referring pages, browser type, device type and approximate location, typically gathered through analytics tools.
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies used for site functionality, analytics, and advertising, as described below.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites function properly and remember preferences. We use cookies for:

• Basic site functionality (such as remembering language selection).
• Analytics, to understand how visitors use the site and improve content.
• Advertising, delivered through Google AdSense (see below).

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the site.

Google AdSense & Advertising

This website displays advertisements served through Google AdSense. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads based on a visitor's prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings. Third-party vendors, including Google, may also use cookies to serve ads based on someone's past visits to this website.

Analytics

We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with the website. These services may collect information such as your IP address, but this data is generally aggregated and does not personally identify you.

Newsletter & Email Communication

If you subscribe to receive stotram updates, festival reminders or downloads by email, your email address is stored securely and used only to send you the content you signed up for. We do not sell, rent or trade your email address to third parties. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in every email.

Comments

When you leave a comment on the site, the comment along with your name and email address (if provided) may be displayed publicly alongside the comment. This information is used only to identify you as the author of the comment and to respond if needed.

Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external sites, including temple websites, government portals, or other devotional resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you visit.

Children's Privacy

This website is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so it can be removed.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the limited information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

• You may request details of the information we hold about you.
• You may request correction or deletion of your personal information (such as unsubscribing from our newsletter).
• You may opt out of non-essential cookies through your browser or through Google's Ads Settings.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.