Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

1. Who We Are

Bharatvaasi ("we", "us", "our") operates the websites bharatvaasi.eu and bharatvaasi.fi. We are a community platform connecting the Indian diaspora across Europe.

For any privacy-related queries, contact us at: privacy@bharatvaasi.eu

2. What Data We Collect

Information you provide

  • Name and email address when you fill out our contact form
  • Any information you choose to include in messages sent to us

Information collected automatically

  • IP address and approximate geographic location
  • Browser type, device type, and operating system
  • Pages viewed, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
  • Referring website or source

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the data we collect to:

  • Respond to your enquiries and messages
  • Improve and maintain our website and services
  • Analyze website usage to improve user experience
  • Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Advertising

Essential cookies

These are necessary for the website to function (e.g., language preferences, cookie consent choice). They cannot be disabled.

Analytics cookies

We use Vercel Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve the site.

Advertising cookies

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. These cookies allow Google to display relevant ads to you across the internet.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings or www.aboutads.info.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent -- When you accept cookies or submit a contact form
  • Legitimate interest -- For website analytics and security
  • Legal obligation -- When required to comply with applicable law

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a resident of the European Union, you have the right to:

  • Access -- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Rectification -- Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Erasure -- Request deletion of your personal data
  • Restriction -- Request restriction of processing
  • Data portability -- Receive your data in a machine-readable format
  • Objection -- Object to processing based on legitimate interest
  • Withdraw consent -- Withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your cookies or contacting us

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@bharatvaasi.eu. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with:

8. Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months. Analytics data is retained for up to 24 months. Advertising cookies follow Google's retention policies.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses HTTPS encryption for all connections.

10. Children

Our service is not directed at individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country of residence.