Privacy Policy

Last updated: 11 April 2026 · Report an issue

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 11 April 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Kukke Subrahmanya Temple Guide (“we”, “us”, “this website”) collects, uses and protects information obtained from visitors to https://kukkedevasthanam.org.in/. By using this website you consent to the practices described below.

Who we are

Kukke Subrahmanya Temple Guide is an independent informational website about Kukke Shri Subrahmanya Temple in Kadaba Taluk, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka. It is not affiliated with the temple trust, the Karnataka Muzrai department, or any government agency.

Information we collect

• Log data — server access logs (IP address, browser user-agent, referrer, timestamp, requested URL). Retained up to 30 days for security and abuse mitigation.
• Analytics — we use Google Analytics 4 (via Google Site Kit). GA4 collects anonymised session data: page views, device type, approximate city-level location from IP, session duration, and referrer. No personally identifiable information is collected.
• Cookies — this site uses only essential cookies for page caching (WP Super Cache) and analytics (_ga, _gid from Google Analytics). No advertising, marketing, or tracking cookies.
• Search queries — if you use the site search, the query is processed server-side and not stored beyond the log-retention window.
• Email — if you email info@kukkedevasthanam.org.in, your email address and message are stored only as long as needed to respond.

How we use your information

• To serve the requested page and related assets.
• To measure site traffic, identify popular content, and improve the guide.
• To respond to email enquiries.
• To detect and prevent abuse, spam, and attacks (via Wordfence security).

What we do NOT do

• We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.
• We do not use advertising tracking or retargeting cookies.
• We do not share data with marketing partners.
• We do not accept payments or process financial transactions on this site. Official seva booking is handled by the Karnataka Govt ITMS portal (itms.kar.nic.in).

Third-party services

We rely on the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy:

• Google Analytics 4 / Google Tag Manager — analytics. Google Privacy Policy
• Hostinger — web hosting and CDN. Hostinger Privacy Policy
• Cloudflare / Google Trust Services — SSL/TLS termination.

Your rights (GDPR / DPDPA 2023)

Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation and India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, you have the right to:

• Request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request erasure of your data.
• Opt out of Google Analytics using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
• Contact us at info@kukkedevasthanam.org.in to exercise any of these rights.

Children’s privacy

This website is an informational guide suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Security

We use HTTPS (TLS 1.3), Wordfence firewall and malware scanning, and a strict Content Security Policy. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but take reasonable measures to protect your data.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent change. Continued use of the site after changes implies acceptance.

Contact

For any privacy-related questions, email info@kukkedevasthanam.org.in or see the Contact page.