Effective Date: July 14, 2025
Website: https://www.gurucrate.com
Contact: support@gurucrate.com
At GuruCrate, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to provide and improve our services:
a) Personal Information
- Email address — when voluntarily submitted through forms (e.g., subscription).
b) Non-Personal Information
- Browser type, device information, referral source, IP address, and pages visited — collected through cookies and analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Send email updates if you subscribe
- Analyze traffic and improve site performance
- Respond to user inquiries or support requests
- Prevent spam and abuse
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
3. Cookies and Tracking
GuruCrate uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience.
Cookies may be used for:
- Remembering your preferences
- Measuring site performance and analytics
- Serving personalized or relevant ads (if advertising is enabled)
You can manage or block cookies through your browser settings.
Advertising Cookies:
We use Google AdSense to display non-personalized ads. This service may:
- Set cookies to limit ad repetition.
- Use contextual (not behavioral) targeting.
- Transfer data to Google’s servers globally.
Opt-Out:
4. Email Communication
If you subscribe to our newsletter or updates:
- We will only send you relevant and occasional updates.
- You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email.
We do not share your email with advertisers or third parties.
5. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data.
While no system is completely secure, we:
- Use HTTPS encryption across the site
- Limit access to stored data
- Regularly monitor for vulnerabilities
6. Third-Party Services
GuruCrate may use third-party services in the future, such as:
- Google Analytics (for visitor stats)
- Ad networks like Google AdSense (for monetization)
These third parties may collect anonymous information through their own cookies or tracking pixels. Their data use is governed by their own privacy policies.
7. Your Data Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Your Data Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
GDPR Rights (EU Users):
- Request access to or deletion of your personal data
- Withdraw consent for data processing
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
- Legal Bases for Processing:
• Consent: For analytics/ad cookies (withdraw via Cookie Preferences)
• Contract: To deliver requested services (e.g., email updates)
• Legitimate Interest: For security and spam prevention
CCPA Rights (California Users):
- Opt out of “sale” of personal data (e.g., AdSense cookies)
- Request disclosure of data collected in past 12 months
- Do Not Sell My Personal Information
Data Retention:
- Email addresses: Stored until unsubscribed
- Analytics data: Anonymized after 14 months
- Cookie data: Varies by type (see Cookie Policy)
To exercise these rights, contact us at: support@gurucrate.com
8. Children’s Privacy
GuruCrate is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe we’ve collected such information, please contact us for removal.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the “Effective Date” at the top. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
10. Contact Us
For GDPR/CCPA Requests:
Please email us at support@gurucrate.com with:
- “GDPR Data Deletion Request” or
- “CCPA Opt-Out Request” in the subject line.
We respond to all valid requests within 30 days.
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
GuruCrate Team
📧 Email: support@gurucrate.com
🌐 Website: https://www.gurucrate.com