Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Varanasi Diocese Community Network collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website at dioceseofvaranasi.org.in. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about the data we handle through standard web technologies.

Information We Collect

Our website does not require registration or collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers. However, certain technical data is automatically gathered when you visit our site, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website or search engine

How We Use Information

The information collected is used solely for the following purposes:

• To understand how visitors interact with our content
• To improve website performance and user experience
• To ensure the website functions correctly
• To monitor and prevent fraudulent activity

No personal data is used for marketing, profiling, or any other commercial purpose.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyze website traffic. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain for a set period).

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.

Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to help us understand website usage and deliver content. These include:

• Google Analytics: To collect anonymous usage data and generate traffic reports.
• Google AdSense: To display advertisements that may be relevant to your interests. These ads may use cookies to serve personalized content.

These third parties have their own privacy policies and are responsible for their own data practices. We do not control or have access to the data collected by these services beyond what is provided in aggregate reports.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the data we collect from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

Your Rights

Under Indian privacy principles and international best practices, you have the right to:

• Request access to the data collected about your visit (where technically feasible)
• Request deletion of your browsing data from our analytics systems
• Opt out of tracking technologies through browser settings or third-party opt-out tools

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will take immediate steps to delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Lennox Fairchild
10 The Crescent, Indooroopilly QLD 4068, Australia
Email: [email protected]

Last Updated: June 20, 2024