Privacy Policy

How we protect and handle your personal information

Effective Date: January 2024

Last Updated: January 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to DrewMayAstrology.com ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website drewmayastrology.com and use our Aditya astrology application (collectively, the "Service").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when using our Service, including:

  • Name and email address (if you create an account)
  • Birth date, birth time, and birth location (for astrological chart generation)
  • Any information you provide in correspondence with us
  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our Service, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Device information (type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
  • Pages visited and features used within our Service
  • Time spent on pages and interaction with features
  • Referring website addresses
  • Session information and clickstream data

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Maintain your session and preferences
  • Analyze usage patterns and improve our Service
  • Remember your settings and authentication status

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling them may limit functionality of our Service.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our astrological services
  • To generate and display your birth charts and astrological interpretations
  • To save your charts and preferences (for registered users)
  • To improve and personalize your experience
  • To analyze usage patterns and optimize our Service
  • To communicate with you about updates, features, or support
  • To process payments and prevent fraud
  • To comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as:

  • Web hosting and infrastructure providers
  • Analytics services
  • Payment processors
  • Email communication services

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, including:

  • Court orders or legal process
  • Protection of our rights, privacy, safety, or property
  • Prevention of fraud or security issues

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
  • Secure data storage practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

  • Account information: Retained until account deletion
  • Chart data: Retained for registered users until deletion requested
  • Analytics data: Retained for up to 24 months
  • Session data for non-registered users: Cleared after session ends

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Access and Correction

You have the right to access and update your personal information through your account settings or by contacting us.

7.2 Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time. Note that we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete such information.

9. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, right to opt-out of the sale of personal information, and right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page, updating the "Last Updated" date, and sending email notification for material changes (for registered users). Your continued use of our Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

5. Contact Information

DrewMayAstrology.com
Email: drew@drewmayastrology.com
Website: https://drewmayastrology.com