Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 13, 2025

At GaddiGuru.com, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, gaddiguru.com, or engage with our content related to automobiles, car news, and bike news. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

  • Contact Information: When you submit a contact form, comment on a blog post, or subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect your name, email address, and any other details you voluntarily provide.
  • User-Generated Content: Comments, feedback, or messages you post on our website.

b. Non-Personal Information

  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the site, collected via cookies and analytics tools.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and serve relevant content. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide and improve our website’s content, including car and bike news, reviews, and guides.
  • Respond to your inquiries, comments, or feedback submitted via contact forms or comments.
  • Send newsletters or updates (if you’ve subscribed) about the latest automobile news and blog posts.
  • Analyze website performance and user behavior to enhance user experience.
  • Ensure the security and integrity of our website.
  • Comply with legal obligations under applicable laws, including India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act).

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data in the following cases:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party providers (e.g., website hosting, analytics, or email marketing services) who assist us in operating our website, subject to strict confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government authority to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.
  • Aggregated Data: Non-personally identifiable data (e.g., website traffic statistics) may be shared with partners or advertisers for analytical purposes.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.
  • Track website usage through tools like Google Analytics to understand user behavior.
  • Serve relevant advertisements (if applicable).

You can disable cookies via your browser settings, but this may affect your experience on our website. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse, including encryption, secure servers, and regular security updates. However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security, and you share information at your own risk.

6. Your Rights Under the DPDP Act

As per India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you have the right to:

  • Access and review the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
  • Withdraw consent for data processing (e.g., unsubscribe from newsletters).
  • Nominate a representative to manage your data in case of incapacity or death (as per DPDP Act provisions).

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@gaddiguru.com.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., car manufacturers, advertisers). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing personal information.

8. Children’s Privacy

GaddiGuru.com is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately to have it removed.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us:

Thank you for trusting GaddiGuru.com with your information. We’re committed to keeping your data safe while delivering the best automobile content in India!