Privacy Policy
Website: https://www.gircowcare.org
Effective Date: 01/03/2026
At Gir Cow Care, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website.
1. Who We Are
Our website address is:
🌐 https://www.gircowcare.org
We are dedicated to cow welfare and providing information, services, and community support related to Gir cow care.
2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the website, we collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Comment content
- IP address
- Browser user agent
This information helps us:
- Detect spam
- Maintain website security
- Display approved comments publicly
We may also use the Gravatar service to display your profile picture.
Gravatar Privacy Policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/
Once your comment is approved, your profile image becomes publicly visible alongside your comment.
Media Uploads
If you upload images to the website, avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may download and extract location data if included.
Contact Forms
If you contact us using forms on our website, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Message content
This information is used only to respond to your inquiries and provide support.
3. Cookies Policy
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience.
Comment Cookies
- Name
- Website
These cookies last for 1 year.
Login Cookies
- A temporary cookie checks browser compatibility
- Login cookies last 2 days
- “Remember Me” keeps you logged in for 2 weeks
When you log out, login cookies are removed.
Editing Cookies
- A cookie storing the post ID is created
- Expires after 1 day
This cookie contains no personal data.
4. Embedded Content From Other Websites
Some pages may include embedded content such as:
- Videos
- Images
- Articles
Embedded content behaves the same as visiting the original website directly. These external websites may collect data, use cookies, track interactions, and monitor activity.
5. Analytics
We may use analytics tools to understand:
- Website traffic
- Visitor behavior
- Page performance
This helps us improve the website experience.
6. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
Your information may be shared with:
- Spam detection services
- Website hosting providers
- Security monitoring systems
Only when necessary for website functionality and protection.
7. How Long We Retain Your Data
Comments
Comments and metadata are stored indefinitely.
User Accounts
- Personal information is stored in the user profile
- Users can view, edit, or delete their information anytime
Administrators can also manage this information.
8. Your Data Rights
- Request a copy of your personal data
- Request correction of your data
- Request deletion of your data
Note: Some information may be retained for legal, security, or administrative purposes.
9. Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
10. Data Security
- Firewall protection
- Malware monitoring
- Regular backups
These measures help protect your personal information.
11. Data Breach Procedures
In case of a data breach, we will:
- Investigate immediately
- Secure affected systems
- Notify users if necessary
- Follow legal requirements
12. Third-Party Data Sources
We may receive limited data from trusted services such as:
- Spam protection systems
- Analytics providers
13. Automated Decision Making
We do not use automated decision-making or profiling.
14. Industry Regulatory Compliance
We strive to follow applicable data protection laws and best practices.