Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy outlines how Mahadasha.com collects, uses, and protects your personal information.
Last Updated: December 14, 2024
Introduction
Welcome to Mahadasha.com ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our Vedic astrology services.
By accessing or using Mahadasha.com, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any aspect of this policy, please do not use our services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you use our astrological calculation services, we may collect:
- Date, time, and place of birth (required for astrological calculations)
- Name (optional, for personalized reports)
- Email address (for account creation and communication)
- Contact information (if you choose to contact us)
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and browser type
- Device information and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referring website addresses
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To perform astrological calculations (birth charts, dasha analysis, kundali matching, etc.)
- To provide personalized astrological insights and reports
- To create and manage your user account
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- To send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (with your consent)
- To improve our website, services, and user experience
- To analyze usage patterns and optimize our platform
- To comply with legal obligations
Data Protection & Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Secure server infrastructure
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Employee training on data protection
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses 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 settings
- Understand how you use our website
- Provide personalized content and recommendations
- Analyze website traffic and performance
You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to support our operations, including:
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand website usage
- Payment processors for secure transactions
- Email service providers for communication
- Cloud hosting services for data storage
These third parties may have access to your personal information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated to protect your data.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
- Objection: Object to certain processing of your data
- Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at dasha@mahadasha.com.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
When your data is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with applicable laws.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected data from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.
International Data Transfers
As a globally accessible service, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during such transfers, in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Email: dasha@mahadasha.com
Website: mahadasha.com/contact
Also see our Terms of Service for information about using our services.