Privacy Policy — Tirumala Info (vidzone.in)
This privacy policy explains how Tirumala Info (vidzone.in) handles visitor information. The site is an informational pilgrim guide; we do not collect or store payment information, do not sell or share personal data, and use only minimal analytics. Last updated: May 2026.
What we collect
We use Google Analytics 4 and Google Search Console to understand how the site is used in aggregate. The data Google collects on our behalf includes:
- Approximate geographic location (country level)
- Device type (mobile / desktop / tablet)
- Browser type and language
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referrer (what site sent you here)
- Search queries that led to this site (via Google Search Console)
We do not collect: names, email addresses (unless you write to us), phone numbers, payment information, or any other personally identifiable information through the site itself.
What we don’t collect
- We do not have a comment system on articles
- We do not have a newsletter signup
- We do not have user registration or accounts
- We do not have shopping cart or checkout functionality
- We do not process any payments
- We do not sell darshan tickets, accommodation, or any TTD-related services
Cookies
The site uses two types of cookies:
- Essential cookies — WordPress session cookies for the site to function properly
- Analytics cookies — Google Analytics cookies for aggregated traffic measurement
You can disable cookies in your browser settings. The site will continue to work, but our analytics won’t see your visit.
Third-party services
The following third-party services may receive data when you visit the site:
- Google Analytics — For site traffic measurement. Google’s privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
- Google Search Console — Google sees what queries lead to this site
- Cloudflare — Content delivery network in front of the site; sees your IP address for performance and security purposes
- Hostinger — The web host where the site runs
We have no direct relationships with advertising networks (we don’t run ads), data brokers, or any third party that we’d sell or share your data with.
External links
Articles on this site link to external authoritative sources:
- ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in (TTD official portal)
- tirumala.org (TTD information site)
- news.tirumala.org (TTD news)
- Other government / official tourism sites where relevant
Once you click an external link, you’re subject to that site’s privacy policy. We have no control over external sites.
Children’s privacy
The site is intended for general audiences interested in TTD pilgrimage information. It does not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If a parent or guardian becomes aware that a child has provided personal information to us (via the Contact form, for example), please contact us and we will delete the information.
Data retention
- Server logs — Standard web server access logs may retain IP addresses for 14-30 days
- Google Analytics — Standard 14-month retention configured
- Email correspondence — We retain email exchanges related to corrections / inquiries for 12 months
Your rights (GDPR, CCPA, Indian DPDP)
Even though we collect minimal data:
- You can request to know what data we have on you (essentially: Google Analytics aggregate; we have no personal data per user)
- You can request deletion of any email correspondence
- You can opt out of Google Analytics via Google’s own opt-out tools
- You can block all cookies in your browser
To exercise these rights, contact us via the Contact page.
Changes to this policy
If we change this policy, the new version replaces this one. We won’t notify individual visitors of changes (since we don’t have your email). The current policy is always at vidzone.in/privacy-policy.
Site security
The site uses HTTPS (Cloudflare + Let’s Encrypt). We run Wordfence as a security plugin to monitor for and block malicious access attempts. We do not represent that the site is invulnerable, but standard precautions are in place.
Contact about privacy
For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us via the Contact page.
This policy was substantially rewritten in May 2026 to reflect the site’s actual minimal data practices, replacing earlier generic boilerplate.