Effective Date: July 14, 2026
Welcome to Kashi of North (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use KashiOfNorth.com and any related services, applications, or features.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. About Kashi of North
Kashi of North is a travel and business directory dedicated to Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. Our platform provides information about:
- Hotels & Homestays
- Treks
- Temples
- Tourist Attractions
- Adventure Activities
- Local Businesses
- Taxi Services
- Guides
- Events
- Travel Articles
- Local Services
We may also allow businesses to create listings and users to submit reviews, inquiries, or bookings through third-party providers.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Business information
- Profile details
- Contact messages
- Reviews and ratings
- Photos uploaded by users
- Business listing information
- Support requests
Providing this information is voluntary.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Language preferences
- Date and time of visit
- Pages visited
- Referring website
- Click activity
- Session duration
This helps us improve website performance and user experience.
Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you logged in
- Remember your preferences
- Improve website performance
- Analyze visitor behavior
- Personalize content
- Display relevant advertisements
- Measure marketing performance
You can disable cookies in your browser, although some features may not function properly.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide our services
- Display business listings
- Improve website performance
- Respond to inquiries
- Verify businesses
- Prevent fraud and abuse
- Personalize user experience
- Send important updates
- Process business listing requests
- Publish user-generated content
- Improve search functionality
- Analyze website traffic
- Comply with legal obligations
4. User Accounts
If you create an account, we may store:
- Username
- Password (encrypted)
- Email address
- Profile information
- Saved places
- Favorite listings
- Reviews
- Listing submissions
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
5. Business Listings
Businesses may voluntarily provide:
- Business name
- Address
- Phone number
- Website
- Images
- Social media links
- Pricing
- Opening hours
- Service information
This information is publicly visible once published.
Business owners are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the information they provide.
6. Reviews and User Content
Users may submit:
- Reviews
- Ratings
- Photos
- Comments
- Recommendations
By submitting content, you grant Kashi of North a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, reproduce, and distribute that content on our platform.
We reserve the right to remove content that:
- Violates laws
- Contains spam
- Includes offensive language
- Promotes illegal activities
- Infringes intellectual property rights
- Is misleading or fraudulent
7. Third-Party Booking Services
Some hotels, travel operators, or businesses may redirect users to third-party booking platforms or external websites.
Kashi of North does not control these third-party websites. Their privacy practices are governed by their own privacy policies.
We recommend reviewing their policies before providing personal information.
8. Payments
If paid listings, advertising, memberships, or other paid services are offered, payment processing may be handled by secure third-party payment providers.
We do not store your complete credit card or debit card details on our servers.
9. Analytics
We may use analytics services to understand how visitors use our website.
These services may collect:
- Device information
- Browser details
- Anonymous identifiers
- Geographic region
- Traffic sources
- User interactions
Analytics data helps us improve our content and services.
10. Advertising
We may display advertisements through advertising partners.
Advertising providers may use cookies or similar technologies to show personalized or contextual advertisements based on your browsing activity.
You can manage advertising preferences through your browser settings where available.
11. Email Communications
We may send emails regarding:
- Account verification
- Password resets
- Business listing updates
- Inquiry notifications
- Website announcements
- Promotional messages (where permitted)
You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.
12. Sharing Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with:
- Service providers
- Hosting providers
- Analytics providers
- Payment processors
- Legal authorities when required by law
- Business owners when you contact them through our platform
13. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information.
However, no method of online transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
14. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services
- Maintain user accounts
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce our policies
You may request deletion of your account where applicable.
15. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
16. Your Rights
Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:
- Access your information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Withdraw consent where applicable
- Object to certain processing activities
- Request a copy of your data
Requests will be handled within a reasonable timeframe and subject to applicable legal requirements.
17. External Links
Our website contains links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
Users should review the privacy policies of those websites before sharing personal information.
18. International Visitors
If you access our website from outside India, your information may be processed and stored in India or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.
By using our website, you consent to such transfers where permitted by law.
19. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
20. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, you can contact us through the contact page available on KashiOfNorth.com.
21. Compliance
This Privacy Policy is intended to align with generally accepted privacy practices and applicable laws, including:
- Information Technology Act, 2000 (India), where applicable
- Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), 2023 (India), where applicable
- General privacy principles for online services
Consent
By accessing or using KashiOfNorth.com, creating an account, submitting a business listing, posting reviews, or interacting with our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.