Privacy policy

Website: Shrigokarna.com

Owner: Head Archaka, Gokarna (Private Initiative)

1. General Principle

Shrigokarna.com (hereinafter 'The Website') respects your individual right to privacy. We collect and store data that you voluntarily provide to us strictly to facilitate spiritual services (Seva) and provide information about Gokarna.

2. Data Collection (Ritual Specifics)

Unlike general websites, our services may require specific personal details to perform Vedic rituals correctly.

Standard Data: We collect your Name, Email Address, and Phone Number when you contact us.

Spiritual Data (Sankalpa): For the purpose of performing Poojas or Abhishek, we may request your Gotra, Nakshatra (Star), and Rashi. By providing this, you consent to us using this data strictly for the spiritual purpose of the Sankalpa (ritual vow).

Exclusions: We do not collect data regarding your political opinions, trade union membership, or irrelevant medical history, unless specifically volunteered by you for spiritual guidance purposes.

3. Use of Data

We treat your personal data as confidential. It is used solely to:

Provide the spiritual information or Seva you requested.

Communicate timings or arrangements for your visit to Gokarna.

Inform you about major Temple festivals (only if you opt-in).

No Selling: We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others.

4. Technical Data & Cookies

We automatically collect general information to improve our Website.

Log Files: Every time you visit, we store your IP address, browser type, and reference site domain.

Cookies: We use "cookies" (small text files) to streamline your browsing experience. You can choose to reject cookies in your browser settings, though some website features may not function properly without them.

5. External Links

Shrigokarna.com may contain links to external websites (e.g., hotels, maps, government sites).

Disclaimer: We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We strongly recommend you read the privacy policy of every website you visit.

6. Policy Updates

If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post the changes on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.