Privacy Policy

At CityHaldwani, absolute discretion and user privacy are our highest priorities. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our directory and use our services.

1. Information We Collect

We believe in minimal data collection to ensure your privacy. The information we gather falls into two categories:

A. Information Collected Automatically

When you browse CityHaldwani, our servers automatically record standard technical data to ensure site performance and security. This may include:

• Your IP address (anonymized where possible).
• Browser type and device information.
• Time of access and pages visited on our directory.

B. Information You Voluntarily Provide

If you are a visitor browsing the site, we do not require you to create an account or provide personal data. If you are an advertiser submitting a profile, we collect the necessary contact details, photographs, and verification information provided by you to display your ad.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information strictly for operational purposes:

• To optimize the website layout and improve user experience across mobile and desktop devices.
• To detect and prevent fraudulent activities, spam bots, and abuse of our platform.
• To process and verify advertiser listings to maintain the quality and safety of our directory.

3. Discretion and Data Sharing

We understand the sensitive nature of our platform. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.

We will only disclose information if required by law, such as complying with a subpoena or cooperating with law enforcement agencies in investigations involving illegal activities or human trafficking.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

CityHaldwani uses cookies (small text files placed on your device) to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us:

• Remember your age verification status so you do not have to click the 18+ warning on every page.
• Understand which geographic locations (e.g., Bangalore, Dehradun, Mumbai) are searched most frequently to improve our listings.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some portions of our site may not function optimally.

5. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites, including advertisers' personal websites or WhatsApp links. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, tracking methods, or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any site you visit after leaving CityHaldwani.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.