Effective Date: 08-03-2026

Welcome to Yeti Kya Chalan. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

We do not collect or store any personal information directly.

Yeti Kya Chalan is a hyperlocal citizen journalism platform where users can read and submit content. Here's how different parts of the site work:

Reading Content: You can browse all posts without providing any personal information.

Submitting Posts: When you submit a post through our Google Form link, your responses are collected by Google Forms. We do not have access to your email address or identity unless you choose to share it in the form. Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy for information on how they handle your data.

Comments: We use Blogger's native comment system. When you comment, you have two options:

...Google Account: Your name and profile information will be displayed as per your Google account settings.

...Anonymous: You can comment without revealing any identity.

We do not have access to or control over this data. Blogger manages all comment data according to their own policies. Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy for more information.

Log Data: Like most websites, our servers may automatically collect limited non-personal information such as your browser type, operating system, and pages visited. This is used only for website analytics and improvement.

Usage Data: We may collect non-personal information such as browser type, device type, and pages visited to understand how users interact with our site.

Cookies: We may use cookies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences (like dark mode), and analyze site traffic.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for:

Operating and maintaining the website

Improving user experience

Responding to comments or inquiries

Displaying user-generated content

Complying with legal obligations

3. Anonymous Platform

Yeti Kya Chalan is an anonymous community platform. We do not require users to create accounts directly on our site. 

4. User-Generated Content

Any content you post on Yeti Kya Chalan (comments, etc.) may be publicly visible. Please do not share personal information you wish to keep private. You retain ownership of your content, but by posting, you grant us a license to display it on the platform as described in our Terms and Conditions.

5. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

6. Data Retention

We do not actively store user data beyond what is necessary for the functioning of the platform. If you have questions about data retained by Google while filling our Google Form, please refer to Google's Privacy Policy.

We may retain limited information as required by applicable laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, and rules thereunder.

7. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you

Request correction or deletion of your information

Object to or restrict processing of your information

Withdraw consent (where applicable)

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email provided below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Grievance Officer

In compliance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, we have appointed a Grievance Officer:

Name: Mohammad Areeb Hussain

Email: mohammadareebhussainshola@gmail.com

Address: Baghwan Pora Bar Bar Shah, Srinagar, 190001, J&K

Working Hours: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday

Complaints will be acknowledged within 24 hours and resolved within 15 days.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: mohammadareebhussainshola@gmail.com

Thank you for trusting Yeti Kya Chalan.