Privacy Policy for Harshith.org
Last Updated: February 11, 2026
1. Introduction
Harshith.org (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “Company”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://harshith.org (the “Site”) and our mobile application, as well as any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application relating or connected thereto (collectively, the “Services”).
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. By accessing and using Harshith.org, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly:
- Contact information (name, email address, phone number)
- Account registration information
- Comments and feedback on articles
- Newsletter subscription preferences
- Messages through our contact forms
- Discussion forum participation
Information Collected Automatically:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- IP address
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring URL and click-through information
- Cookie data
- Device identifiers
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our Services
- To send newsletters and educational content you have opted in to receive
- To respond to your inquiries and customer service requests
- To personalize your experience and deliver targeted content
- To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
- To detect and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities
- To comply with legal obligations
- To enforce our Terms of Service and other agreements
4. Third-Party Advertising and Analytics
Google AdSense: Our Site uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense may collect information about your visit through cookies and similar technologies. For more information about how Google uses your information, please visit https://policies.google.com/privacy.
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Site. Google Analytics collects information such as your IP address, pages visited, and time spent on our Site. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by visiting https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Other Third-Party Services: We may use other third-party service providers to perform analytics, email delivery, customer service, and other functions. These service providers may collect and use information about your visit to our Site.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our Services
- Deliver personalized content and advertisements
- Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
- Prevent fraudulent activity
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Services.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing Services
- Advertising Partners: Google AdSense and other advertising networks to serve relevant ads
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our legal rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our Services, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. If you request deletion of your account or information, we will remove it within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required to retain it by law.
9. Your Rights and Choices
Access: You have the right to request a copy of your personal information.
Correction: You can request that we correct inaccurate information.
Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements.
Opt-Out: You can opt-out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.
For EU Residents (GDPR): If you are located in the EU, you have additional rights including the right to data portability and the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
For California Residents (CCPA): If you are located in California, you have the right to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale of your personal information.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed toward children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
11. California Privacy Rights
Under California Privacy Law, California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected, used, shared or sold
- Delete personal information collected from you
- Opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our Site and updating the “Last Updated” date.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: contact@harshith.org
Website: https://harshith.org/contact/
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt.