Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Devanilayam. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect and how we use it when you visit our website.

About Our Service

Devanilayam is a website that displays slokas (devotional verses) in multiple languages. We do not require user registration, accounts, or any personal information to use our service.

Information We Collect

Language Preference

The only information we store is your language preference, which allows us to display content in your preferred language on future visits. This information is stored:

In your browser's local storage - Your selected language preference (e.g., "en", "te", "hi")
In a cookie - A cookie named "i18n_redirected" is used by our internationalization system to remember your language choice

This language preference is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers or shared with any third parties.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, your web browser automatically sends certain technical information that is necessary for the website to function:

Browser type and version
Device information
IP address (required for internet communication)
Pages visited

This information is used solely for the technical operation of the website and is not used for tracking, analytics, or marketing purposes.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect only to:

Display slokas in your preferred language
Ensure the website functions properly
Remember your language preference for future visits

We do not:

Collect personal information
Use tracking or analytics services
Send marketing communications
Share data with third parties
Create user profiles

Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies and local storage only to remember your language preference. These are essential for the website to function properly and provide you with content in your chosen language.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the website, including language preference storage.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies when you visit their websites.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical measures to protect the minimal information we store. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Clear your browser's local storage and cookies at any time, which will remove your language preference
Access and modify your language preference through your browser settings
Use the website without storing any preferences (though you will need to select your language each time)