Effective Date: 30-05-2025
Last Updated: 30-05-2025
Website: https://gokarnatrip.in
Contact: admin@gokarnatrip.in
Welcome to GokarnaTrip.in – your ultimate digital companion to exploring the serene coastal town of Gokarna, India. At GokarnaTrip.in, we are deeply committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of every visitor who lands on our website. This Privacy Policy outlines the nature of data we collect, how we use it, how it’s stored, and your rights in relation to this data.
By continuing to browse and interact with this website, you explicitly agree to the terms set forth in this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to read this document thoroughly to understand how we handle your information with integrity, transparency, and security.
1. Who We Are
GokarnaTrip.in is a privately owned, content-driven travel blog based in India that curates informative, engaging, and SEO-optimized content around travel in Gokarna. We help tourists make informed decisions about places to visit, where to stay, what to eat, and how to plan their trip seamlessly.
2. Information We Collect
We are proud to keep our website minimalist and user-friendly. We do not collect any personally identifiable information (PII) such as your:
- Name
- Email address
- Mobile number
- Physical address
- Financial information
We do not have any user registration, login, or subscription forms. You can access all of our content freely without needing to disclose who you are.
However, to enhance the user experience and improve the performance of our website, we do collect limited non-personal, anonymized information as detailed below.
3. Automatically Collected Data
Like most websites, we collect standard, anonymized technical data through server logs and third-party services such as Google Analytics. These tools may collect:
- IP address (may be anonymized or truncated)
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and duration
- Referrer website (if applicable)
- General location data (country or city level)
This information is purely statistical and used in aggregate to optimize our content, diagnose issues, and ensure our website remains responsive and accessible.
4. Use of Cookies
Cookies are small data files stored in your browser that help websites remember preferences, improve speed, and tailor your browsing experience.
GokarnaTrip.in uses both first-party cookies (from our own domain) and third-party cookies (from services like Google) for the following purposes:
- To remember user preferences
- To analyze site usage
- To deliver targeted and relevant ads via Google AdSense
- To enhance performance and responsiveness
By using this website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Privacy Policy. You can opt out or disable cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings. However, doing so may impact how you experience certain features.
For more information on how Google uses cookies for advertising:
How Google uses data when you use our partners’ sites
5. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertisers
We monetize GokarnaTrip.in using Google AdSense and may, in the future, collaborate with additional third-party ad networks.
These networks may use cookies, JavaScript, or web beacons to:
- Serve personalized ads
- Measure ad effectiveness
- Track anonymous user interactions
While we do not directly share your data with advertisers, their tracking technologies may collect limited information automatically.
You can learn more or opt out of personalized ads by visiting:
Google Ad Settings
6. Embedded Content
Our articles may occasionally include embedded content such as:
- YouTube videos
- Instagram posts
- Google Maps
Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you visited that website directly. These third-party platforms may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction—even if you are not logged into their services. We are not responsible for the data practices of these platforms.
We recommend reviewing their individual privacy policies:
7. Children’s Privacy
Our content is designed for general audiences and is safe for individuals of all ages, including those under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children, nor do we display any content that is inappropriate or offensive. Parents and guardians are encouraged to supervise their children’s online activity.
8. Data Security
We take data security seriously. Our website is protected with SSL encryption (HTTPS) to ensure that all data transmitted between your browser and our server is secure. While no online system is 100% secure, we take all reasonable steps to protect our digital infrastructure and content.
9. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent any user data to third parties. However, we may disclose data if required:
- By law (under Indian IT Act or local regulations)
- To protect our legal rights or prevent fraud
- In response to a valid request from a law enforcement agency
10. External Links
Our website may contain links to other websites, blogs, or services that we do not operate. Clicking on these external links will take you away from GokarnaTrip.in. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other platforms.
11. Your Rights (Indian & Global Users)
Even though we do not collect any personally identifiable data, we support digital privacy rights under:
- The Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 in India
- The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for European visitors
- Other global data protection regulations as applicable
If you believe your rights have been violated or have any privacy concerns, please contact us immediately via email.
12. Policy Updates
We may revise this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in technology, data use, or legal requirements. When we do, we’ll update the effective date at the top of the policy.
We encourage visitors to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding our Privacy Policy or practices, feel free to reach out:
Email: admin@gokarnatrip.in