🔒 Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to AstrologyWorld.org ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number when you register
• Birth Details: Date of birth, time of birth, place of birth for generating astrological charts
• Profile Information: Saved profiles for family members or friends
• Communication Data: Information you provide when contacting us
• Payment Information: For premium services (processed securely by payment providers)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on site
• Cookies: Session cookies, analytics cookies, preference cookies
• Location Data: Approximate location for timezone detection

3. How We Use Your Information

Purpose	Legal Basis
Generate astrological charts and reports	Contract performance
Create and manage your account	Contract performance
Process bookings and payments	Contract performance
Send service-related communications	Legitimate interest
Improve our services	Legitimate interest
Marketing (with consent)	Consent

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, payment processing partners
• Astrologers/Priests: Only necessary details for booked services
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights

5. Your Rights

5.1 Under GDPR (European Users)

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

5.2 Under CCPA (California Residents)

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (We do not sell data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising rights

5.3 Under DPDP Act (Indian Users)

• Right to access information about processing
• Right to correction and erasure
• Right to grievance redressal
• Right to nominate another person to exercise rights

6. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies for:

• Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality
• Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors use our site
• Preference Cookies: To remember your settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Encrypted storage for sensitive data
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure backup procedures

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide services and comply with legal obligations:

• Account Data: Until account deletion
• Chart History: As long as you maintain an account
• Payment Records: As required by tax/legal requirements
• Communication Records: 3 years

9. International Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.