Privacy Policy

At Vikore Vana (operated by Gurvikram Randhawa), your privacy is important to us. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data.

Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to improve your experience:

• Analytics data: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site (pages viewed, time spent, general location). This data is aggregated and anonymous.
• Newsletter subscriptions: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address solely to send you our curated content. You can unsubscribe at any time.
• Cookies: We use essential cookies for site functionality and analytics cookies via Google Analytics. No personal data is sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

How We Use Your Information

• To improve our content and user experience
• To send newsletters (only if you have opted in)
• To analyze site traffic and usage patterns
• We do not sell, trade, or share your personal data with third parties

Affiliate Links

Our site contains affiliate links to products on Amazon and other retailers. When you click these links, the retailer may place cookies on your browser to track referrals. This is standard practice for affiliate programs and does not give us access to your personal information. For more details, see our Affiliate Disclosure.

Third-Party Services

• Google Analytics: Collects anonymized usage data. You can opt out using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
• Amazon Associates: Affiliate tracking via Amazon cookies when you click product links.
• Pinterest: If you use the “Save” button on our articles, Pinterest's own privacy policy governs that interaction.

Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data (also known as the "right to be forgotten").
• Right to restrict processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
• Right to data portability: You can request that we transfer your data to another organization or directly to you.
• Right to lodge a complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data privacy rights have been violated.

In addition to these rights, you may also:

• Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time.
• Clear or block cookies via your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at vikorevana@gmail.com.