Privacy Policy

Welcome to Astro Nirnay. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our astrology consultation services.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Date of birth, time of birth, and place of birth for astrological calculations
• Gender, marital status, and profession for astrological analysis
• Payment information (processed securely through Razorpay)
• Questions and concerns you submit for astrological consultation

By providing your personal details (birth information, gender, marital status, profession), you agree to share this information for astrological analysis. You understand that these details may be processed securely through AI services to generate your report.

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website information
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide astrological consultations and personalized guidance
• To process your personal details (birth information, gender, marital status, profession) through secure AI services to generate your astrological report
• To process payments and maintain your account
• To communicate with you about your consultations
• To improve our services and website functionality
• To send you relevant updates and newsletters (with your consent)
• To comply with legal obligations

AI Processing: Your personal details are processed securely through AI services to generate personalized astrological reports. These AI services may be located outside India, and your data may be transferred to servers located outside India for processing purposes. We ensure that all AI processing is conducted with appropriate security measures and in compliance with data protection standards.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• With trusted service providers and data processors (including AI/API providers such as OpenAI) who assist us in operating our website and providing services. These service providers act solely on our instructions and are contractually bound to use your data only for the purposes we specify. They cannot use your data for their own purposes or share it with third parties without our authorization.
• With Advertising Networks and Partners: We share certain information with advertising networks and partners (such as Google AdSense, Infolinks, and other ad networks) for the purpose of interest-based advertising. This information includes:
  • Browsing behavior and website usage data
  • Device information (browser type, operating system, device type)
  • General geographic location (city/region level, not precise location)
  • IP address (typically anonymized)
  • Pages visited and content viewed
  This data is used to deliver relevant advertisements, measure ad performance, and improve advertising services. These advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect this information. For information about opting out of interest-based advertising, please see Section 7.
• To comply with legal requirements or protect our rights
• In connection with a business transfer or merger

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, personalize content, and deliver interest-based advertising. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
• Advertising Cookies: Used for interest-based advertising and ad targeting. These cookies are placed by our advertising partners (such as Google AdSense, Infolinks, and other ad networks) and collect information about your browsing behavior to show you relevant advertisements. You can opt-out of interest-based advertising by visiting https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/ or https://optout.aboutads.info/.
• Marketing Cookies: Used for marketing and promotional purposes

6. Google Analytics and Advertising

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and Google Ads for advertising purposes. We also work with advertising networks such as Google AdSense, Infolinks, and other third-party advertising partners. These services may collect information about your use of our website and other websites to provide personalized and interest-based advertising.

Interest-Based Advertising: We and our advertising partners may collect data about your browsing behavior, device information, and interests to deliver relevant advertisements tailored to your preferences. This data may include pages you visit, time spent on pages, links clicked, and general location information.

7. Interest-Based Advertising and Opt-Out

We participate in interest-based advertising (also known as online behavioral advertising) through our advertising partners. This means that we and our partners may use information collected about your online activities across different websites and applications to provide you with advertisements that are more relevant to your interests.

How Interest-Based Advertising Works

When you visit our website or other websites, advertising networks may place cookies or similar technologies on your device to collect information about your browsing activities. This information is used to build a profile of your interests and show you advertisements that are more likely to be relevant to you.

Types of Data Collected for Interest-Based Advertising

• Pages you visit and content you view
• Time spent on pages
• Links clicked
• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• General geographic location (city/region level)
• IP address (anonymized)

Opt-Out of Interest-Based Advertising

You have the right to opt-out of interest-based advertising. You can opt-out through the following methods:

• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: Visit https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/ to opt-out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies.
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: Visit https://optout.aboutads.info/ to opt-out of interest-based advertising.
• Browser Settings: You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
• Mobile Device Settings: On mobile devices, you can adjust your advertising preferences in your device settings.

Note: Opting out does not mean you will stop seeing advertisements. You will still see ads, but they may be less relevant to your interests. Opt-out preferences are stored in cookies, so if you clear your cookies, you may need to opt-out again.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and review your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Withdraw your consent to processing at any time. If you withdraw consent, we will stop processing your personal data for future consultations, subject to our legal obligations to retain certain information. Please note that withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Control cookie preferences

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@astronirnay.com.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@astronirnay.com
• Website: https://astronirnay.com

14. Consent

By using our website and services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Explicit Consent for Personal Data Sharing: I agree to share my personal details (birth information, gender, marital status, profession) for astrological analysis. I understand that these details may be processed securely through AI services, including processing on servers located outside India, to generate my report.

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