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Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Welcome to GeoTalks (“we”, “us”, or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit geotalks.in. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the site.

1. Information We Collect

Information collected automatically

When you visit our site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies, including:

  • IP address and approximate geographic location
  • Browser type, version, and operating system
  • Pages viewed, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
  • Referral source (how you arrived at our site)
  • Device identifiers and screen resolution

Information you provide voluntarily

We may collect information you submit directly, such as your email address if you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us via our contact form.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Deliver, operate, and improve our news service
  • Analyse site traffic and user behaviour (via Google Analytics)
  • Personalise and serve relevant advertisements (via Google AdSense)
  • Send newsletter emails where you have opted in
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use first-party and third-party cookies. You can control cookie preferences through the consent banner displayed on your first visit, or through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential cookies — required for basic site operation
  • Analytics cookies — Google Analytics (GA4) to understand traffic patterns
  • Advertising cookies — Google AdSense to serve contextual and personalised ads
  • Preference cookies — remembers your theme (light/dark) preference

For more detail, see our Cookie Policy.

4. Third-Party Services

We integrate the following third-party services that have their own privacy policies:

Google may use the data collected through AdSense to personalise ads served across the web. You may opt out of personalised advertising at google.com/settings/ads.

5. Data Retention

We retain analytics data for up to 26 months as configured in Google Analytics. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (EU/EEA, UK, California, etc.) you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior lawful processing)

To exercise these rights, email us at privacy@geotalks.in. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Children's Privacy

GeoTalks is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, contact us and we will delete it promptly.

8. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own, including the United States, where data protection laws may differ. By using geotalks.in, you consent to this transfer.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect any changes. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact: privacy@geotalks.in