Privacy Policy.

Introduction

Welcome to Kumbh Yatra. This Privacy Policy describes how personal information is handled when you visit our website, register for the event, participate in walking activities, or use our related digital services.

By using our services, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy. Where required by applicable law, we will obtain your consent before processing your personal information.

Information We Collect

Depending on the features you use, we may collect the following information:

• Personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, age, and location.
• Account information such as your username, registration details, and profile information.
• Walking activity information such as distance, duration, steps, speed, and activity history.
• GPS location and route information when you grant location permission for activity tracking.
• Device and technical information such as device type, operating system, IP address, and application usage.
• Transaction and registration information where applicable, excluding payment details handled directly by third-party payment providers.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected to:

• Register and manage your Kumbh Yatra account.
• Record and validate your walking activities.
• Calculate distance, steps, and contributions.
• Update the virtual Kalash journey associated with Haridwar, Prayagraj, Ujjain, and Nashik.
• Display rankings, achievements, and leaderboards.
• Provide certificates, rewards, and event-related benefits where applicable.
• Communicate event updates and service notifications.
• Improve application performance and user experience.
• Prevent fraudulent activities and misuse.
• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

GPS Location and Activity Tracking

Kumbh Yatra may use GPS and other device permissions to record walking activities and calculate eligible contributions to the virtual journey.

Location permissions are requested through your device. You may manage these permissions through your device settings. Disabling location access may prevent certain activity-tracking features from functioning correctly.

The application may process location data while an activity is being recorded. Any background location collection, if enabled, should be separately disclosed within the application.

Leaderboards and Public Information

If you participate in leaderboard features, certain information, such as your display name, profile image, ranking, distance, steps, and contribution statistics, may be visible to other participants.

We aim to limit publicly displayed information to what is necessary for participation and recognition.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support essential functionality, remember preferences, analyze website performance, and improve user experience.

Where required, users will be provided with appropriate choices regarding non-essential cookies.

Sharing of Information

We may share relevant information with authorized service providers who support our operations, such as hosting providers, analytics services, payment processors, communication providers, and event technology partners.

Information may also be disclosed when required by law, to protect legitimate rights, or in connection with organizational changes, subject to applicable legal requirements.

Third-Party Services

Our services may contain links to third-party websites or integrate external services. These third parties may have their own privacy policies and data-handling practices.

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of external services before sharing information.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or loss.

However, no internet-based platform or electronic storage system can guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide our services, fulfill the purposes described in this policy, resolve disputes, and comply with applicable legal obligations.

Retention periods may vary depending on the category of information and applicable requirements.

Your Privacy Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of eligible personal information.
• Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.
• Raise concerns about the handling of your data.

You may contact us using the details provided below to exercise applicable rights.

Children's Privacy

We recognize the importance of protecting children's personal information. Where participation by minors is permitted, appropriate parental or guardian consent and other safeguards will be applied as required by law.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our services, technology, business practices, or legal requirements.

Updated versions will be published on this page with a revised effective date. Additional notice will be provided where required.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Organization: Kumbh Yatra
Email: [Official Privacy Contact Email]
Website: Kumbh Yatra Official Website