Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective date: 15 July 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Goa Diaries (“we”, “us”, “our”), operated by Bhavik Lodha, collects, uses, and protects information when you visit https://goadiaries.in.

1. Information we collect

1.1 Information you provide directly

  • Contact form / email: your name, email address, and any information you include in the message.
  • Comments: your name, email, and comment content (if commenting is enabled).
  • Newsletter (if you subscribe): email address only.

1.2 Information collected automatically

  • Log data: IP address, browser type, device type, referring URL, pages visited, timestamps.
  • Cookies & similar technologies: to remember preferences and measure traffic.

2. How we use information

  • To respond to your emails and enquiries.
  • To operate, maintain, and improve the website.
  • To measure traffic and understand which content is useful (via Google Analytics).
  • To serve relevant advertising (via Google AdSense, once approved).
  • To comply with legal obligations.

3. Cookies

We use cookies for basic site functionality, analytics, and advertising. You can disable cookies in your browser at any time; some features may stop working.

  • Essential cookies — required for the site to function.
  • Analytics cookies — Google Analytics (anonymised IP where possible).
  • Advertising cookies — Google AdSense and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites.

4. Third-party services

We use trusted third-party services that may process your data under their own privacy policies:

Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads. Google’s use of the DoubleClick cookie enables it and its partners to serve ads based on visits to this and other sites. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

5. Affiliate links

Some outbound links may be affiliate links; we may earn a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. See our Disclaimer.

6. Your rights (GDPR / DPDP Act 2023)

You have the right to access, correct, delete, or request a copy of your personal data. To exercise these rights, email bhaviklodha10@gmail.com.

7. Children’s privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Data retention & security

We retain contact-form emails for as long as needed to respond and keep records. Reasonable technical and organisational measures are in place to protect your data, but no online transmission is 100% secure.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be highlighted at the top of this page.

10. Contact

Data controller: Bhavik Lodha
Email: bhaviklodha10@gmail.com
Address: Panjim, Goa 403001, India

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