Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 22, 2025
Website: https://vahanchalak.com

1. Who We Are

This Privacy Policy describes how Vahan Chalak (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit or use our website, https://vahanchalak.com.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Comments

When visitors leave comments on the website, we collect:

  • The data entered in the comments form.
  • The visitor’s IP address.
  • The browser’s user agent string (to assist with spam detection).
We may also use the Gravatar service to display user avatars. An anonymized string (hash) of your email address may be shared with Gravatar.

2.2 Media

If you upload images to the website, avoid uploading images with embedded location (EXIF GPS) data. Visitors may download and extract such data.

2.3 Cookies

We use cookies to enhance user experience:

  • Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies. These persist for 1 year.
  • Login Cookies: Temporary cookies check if your browser accepts cookies. Persistent cookies store login and display preferences:
    • Login: 2 days
    • “Remember Me”: 2 weeks
    • Screen options: 1 year
  • Editor Cookies: A post ID cookie is stored if you edit/publish an article (expires after 1 day).

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

3. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Our website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, articles). Embedded content behaves exactly as if the visitor has visited the originating website. These third-party sites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction with the embedded content.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. Your data may be shared only in the following circumstances:

  • Password Resets: IP address may be included in reset emails.
  • Third-Party Services: For spam detection and website functionality (e.g., analytics).
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect rights.

5. Data Retention

Comments: Retained indefinitely, including metadata.
Registered Users: Personal data is stored in their profiles. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal info (except usernames). Admins can also manage this data.

6. Your Data Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
  • Withdraw consent (where applicable).
  • Object to certain types of data processing.
  • File a complaint with a data protection authority (if applicable).

To make a request, contact: contact@vahanchalak.com

7. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

8. Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services, which may be hosted outside of India.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date". Continued use of our website after changes indicates your acceptance of the revised terms.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us:

Last Updated: May 22, 2025