Privacy Policy

Vanampadi ("we", "our", "us") operates the website at vanampadi.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our platform. By using Vanampadi, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We do not require you to create an account to browse the directory. We collect minimal information to operate the platform.

Usage data: We may collect anonymised data about how you use the site — pages visited, search queries, and general geographic region (country/state level). This is collected through analytics tools and does not identify you personally.

Listing submissions: When you submit a business listing suggestion, we collect the information you provide in the form, including the business name, contact details, address, and your email address (if provided). This information is used solely to review and process your submission.

Contact enquiries: If you contact us via email, we retain your email address and message to respond to your enquiry.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate and improve the Vanampadi directory.

• Review and process business listing submissions.

• Respond to enquiries and support requests.

• Analyse usage patterns to improve the platform.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Cookies & Analytics

We may use cookies or similar technologies for analytics purposes to understand how visitors use our site. This data is aggregated and anonymised.

We use Google Analytics and/or similar services to collect usage data. These services may use cookies. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other sites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

Business listing suggestions and removal requests are submitted via Google Forms. Data submitted through these forms is stored and processed by Google LLC under their Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review Google's Privacy Policy before submitting any form.

4. Business Listing Data

The directory contains publicly available business information including names, addresses, phone numbers, websites, and operating hours. This information is sourced from public records, community submissions, and business owners.

If you are a business owner and wish to update or remove your listing from Vanampadi, please submit a listing update or removal request.

5. Data Retention

We retain submitted listing data and contact enquiries for up to 2 years, or until the request is fulfilled and no longer required, whichever comes first. Anonymised analytics data may be retained indefinitely.

You may request deletion of any personal information you have provided to us by contacting email.

6. Third-Party Links

Listings on Vanampadi may include links to external websites, social media profiles, and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

7. Children's Privacy

Vanampadi is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Continued use of Vanampadi after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at email.