KudaGo (kudago.one, hereinafter referred to as “the Website”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy has been drafted in compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act), the Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008, the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and the guidelines of the Personal Data Protection Bill framework applicable in India, as well as the policies of Google AdSense.
The Website is a third-party directory that lists tourist attractions, landmarks, parks, heritage sites, wildlife sanctuaries, spiritual destinations, and places of interest across India — by state, city, and region. KudaGo does not own, operate, manage, or control any of the attractions or locations listed on the Website. All listings are sourced from publicly available information.
By continuing to use the Website, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to this Privacy Policy.
1. About the Website
KudaGo (kudago.one) is an online information directory that helps travellers, tourists, and residents across India discover the best attractions near their location — ranging from UNESCO World Heritage Sites and national parks to local temples, hill stations, beaches, and urban landmarks. The directory is organised by state, city, and individual attraction.
The listed attractions are third-party businesses and locations. KudaGo is not responsible for the accuracy, currency, or completeness of any listing, including but not limited to opening hours, admission fees, accessibility, or descriptions of any attraction or place of interest.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
When you interact with the Website, we may collect the following information:
- Name and email address (when you contact us or subscribe to a newsletter)
- Messages or comments submitted through our contact form
- Any other personal information you voluntarily share with us
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
Each time you visit the Website, the following information is automatically recorded:
- IP address and browser type (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari)
- Operating system of your device
- Pages visited and duration of each visit
- Referring URL — the website you came from before visiting ours
- Date and time of visit
- Data collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies
- Device information (screen resolution, device type — desktop or mobile)
- General location information derived from your IP address (state or city level)
2.3 Information from Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Website about tourist attractions across India. Google Analytics automatically collects demographic data and behavioural data through cookies, which helps us improve the quality and relevance of our directory content.
3. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
The Website uses Google AdSense, a service provided by Google LLC, to display advertisements. By using our Website, you should be aware of the following:
- Google AdSense uses cookies to display advertisements based on your previous visits to our Website and other websites across the internet.
- Google may use the DoubleClick cookie to deliver more relevant advertisements tailored to your interests in travel, tourism, and related topics.
- Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to kudago.one or other websites on the internet.
- You may opt out of the use of the DoubleClick cookie for interest-based advertising by visiting: https://adssettings.google.com
Relevant links regarding Google AdSense and privacy:
- Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Google AdSense Policy: https://support.google.com/adsense/answer/1348695
- Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
- How Google uses cookies in advertising: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
4. Purpose of Use of Your Information
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:
- Maintaining and improving our directory of tourist attractions across India
- Providing a personalised and relevant user experience
- Responding to user enquiries, feedback, and comments
- Sending newsletters or updates about new attractions (only if you subscribe and provide consent)
- Analysing website traffic and user behaviour to improve content quality and directory features
- Displaying relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- Detecting and preventing fraudulent or unauthorised activity
- Complying with legal obligations under the IT Act, 2000 and applicable Indian laws
5. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
In accordance with applicable Indian data protection laws and guidelines, we process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent — when you voluntarily provide your information, for example by subscribing to our newsletter or submitting a contact form
- Legitimate Interest — to operate and improve our tourist attraction directory services
- Legal Obligation — where required by Indian law, court orders, or regulatory authorities
6. Sharing of Information with Third Parties
We do not sell, exchange, or transfer your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes. We may share information only in the following circumstances:
- Google LLC — for Google AdSense advertising and Google Analytics services
- Service Providers — companies or individuals who assist us in operating the Website, including hosting providers and email service providers, all of whom are bound to keep your information confidential
- Government Authorities — when required by Indian law, a court order, or to comply with any legal process or government request
- Protection of Rights — when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others
7. Your Rights Under Indian Data Protection Law
Under the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and the evolving framework of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access — to obtain a copy of personal data we hold about you
- Right to Correction — to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
- Right to Erasure — to request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
- Right to Withdraw Consent — to withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the legality of prior processing
- Right to Object — to object to the processing of your personal data for specific purposes
- Right to Grievance Redressal — to raise a complaint with us or with the relevant data protection authority in India
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: contact@kudago.one
8. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Use of SSL/HTTPS encryption for all communications on the Website
- Storage of data on secure servers
- Limited access to personal data restricted to personnel who require it for operational purposes
- Regular review and monitoring of our security systems
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information, but we endeavour to use commercially acceptable means to protect it.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Policy, or as required by applicable Indian law. Specifically:
- Analytics data: retained for a maximum of 26 months in accordance with Google Analytics default settings
- Newsletter subscription records: retained until you unsubscribe
- Contact form communications: retained for 12 months after the last communication
- Server log data: retained for a maximum of 90 days
When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
10. Links to Third-Party Websites
The Website contains links to tourist attractions, monuments, national parks, museums, temples, hotels, travel services, Google Maps, and other third-party websites across India. These entities are independent third parties not controlled by KudaGo. We are not responsible for:
- The privacy policies of any linked third-party websites
- The quality, accuracy, or availability of information on those websites
- Any transactions or interactions you may have with listed attractions or service providers
We recommend that you read the privacy policy of every website you visit.
11. Children’s Privacy
This Website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will delete that information promptly. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at contact@kudago.one.
12. International Data Transfers
Some of your data may be processed outside India, specifically by Google LLC (United States) for Analytics and AdSense services. Such transfers are carried out in accordance with standard contractual clauses and data protection mechanisms recognised under applicable law.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable legal requirements. Changes will take effect immediately upon publication on the Website. We recommend that you review this Policy periodically to remain informed of how we protect your personal information.
14. Contact Us
For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact us:
- Email: contact@kudago.one
- Website: https://kudago.one
15. Grievance Officer
In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and applicable rules, we have designated a Grievance Officer for the purposes of receiving and addressing complaints. You may address your grievance to:
- Email: contact@kudago.one
- We will endeavour to acknowledge and resolve grievances within 30 days of receipt.
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