At AskYatri, your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data. By using AskYatri.com, you agree to the practices described here.
1. Information We Collect
- ● Account Information: When you register, we collect your name and email address.
- ● Content You Post: Questions, answers, and any text you submit are stored and associated with your account.
- ● Usage Data: We collect basic analytics such as pages visited and questions viewed to improve the platform.
- ● Device Information: Browser type, IP address, and operating system for security and performance monitoring.
2. How We Use Your Information
- ● To operate and improve the AskYatri platform and community features.
- ● To send important account notifications (password resets, email verification).
- ● To moderate content and enforce our community guidelines.
- ● To analyse usage patterns and improve the user experience.
- ● We do not sell your personal data to third parties — ever.
3. Cookies
- ● AskYatri uses session cookies to keep you logged in and remember your preferences.
- ● We use basic analytics cookies to understand how users interact with the site.
- ● No advertising or tracking cookies from third-party ad networks are used.
4. Data Sharing
- ● Your public posts (questions and answers) are visible to all visitors of the site.
- ● We do not share your email address or private data with any third party.
- ● We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the safety of the community.
5. Data Retention
- ● Your account and content are retained as long as your account is active.
- ● You may request deletion of your account at any time from your Profile settings.
- ● After deletion, your public posts may remain in anonymised form to preserve the integrity of community discussions.
6. Your Rights
- ● Access: You can request the personal data we hold about you by contacting us.
- ● Correction: You can update inaccurate information via your Profile settings at any time.
- ● Deletion: You may delete your account and associated data at any time from your Profile page.
- ● Opt-out: You may opt out of non-essential email communications at any time.
7. Security
- ● Passwords are hashed using industry-standard algorithms and are never stored in plain text.
- ● All data is transmitted over HTTPS (encrypted connections).
- ● We regularly review our security practices to protect your information from unauthorised access.
8. Contact Us
- ● For any privacy-related questions or data requests, please email us at privacy@askyatri.com.
- ● We aim to respond to all privacy requests within 7 business days.
By using AskYatri, you agree to this Privacy Policy. We may update this policy from time to time and will notify registered users of significant changes via email.