Privacy Policy

1. Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 22, 2026

At FindDargah.com, we deeply value the trust you place in us while searching for spiritual landmarks, Dargahs, and related events. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, protect, and handle your personal information in a transparent and responsible manner.

We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with applicable laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) in India. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

• Personal Data: When you register an account, submit or list a Dargah, use the "Notify Me" feature for events, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, phone number (optional), and any other information you voluntarily provide.
• Usage Data: We automatically collect information about how you interact with our site, such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent, referring site, and device information. This helps us improve the portal and provide a better user experience.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tools to enhance functionality, analyze usage, and remember preferences. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information only for the following purposes:

• To send automated event notifications and updates if you have opted-in via the "Notify Me" feature.
• To maintain, verify, and moderate user-submitted Dargah listings and content.
• To provide personalized and localized content, spiritual event calendars, and recommendations.
• To communicate with you regarding your account, submissions, or inquiries.
• To improve our website, prevent fraud, and ensure security.
• To comply with legal obligations.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your data only in these limited cases:

• With service providers (e.g., email service providers, hosting providers) who assist us in operating the site, under strict confidentiality agreements.
• If required by law, court order, or government authority.
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of FindDargah.com, our users, or the public.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures, including SSL encryption for data in transit, to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We strive to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Under the DPDP Act and other applicable laws, you have the right to:

• Access, correct, or update your personal information.
• Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent) at any time.
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements).
• Grieve or complain about our data handling practices to us or to the Data Protection Board of India.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the details below.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Usage data is typically retained for analytics purposes for up to 2 years.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review it periodically.

Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@finddargah.com
Address: [Your Company Address, if applicable]

Thank you for trusting FindDargah.com. We are honored to assist you in your spiritual journey.