Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Begin Your Journey India (operated by Ethan Montgomery) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website startwagon.in. We are committed to transparency and respect your privacy. This policy applies to all visitors to our informational blog, which does not require registration or collect personal data through forms.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain non-personal information through standard web technologies. This includes:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referral source (e.g., search engine or another website)
- Standard server log data
We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it through external contact forms (e.g., via third-party services like contact forms on social media). Such information is not stored on our servers.
How We Use Information
The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
- To understand how visitors interact with our content
- To improve website performance and user experience
- To analyze traffic patterns and popular articles
- To ensure the website functions correctly
We do not use your data for marketing, profiling, or selling to third parties. No personal data is stored in databases or linked to individual identities.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyze site usage.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function (e.g., session management)
- Analytics cookies: Used by third-party services to understand traffic patterns (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Advertising cookies: May be used by ad networks to show relevant content (see Third-Party Services below)
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features on our site.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to help operate and improve our website. These services may collect data independently under their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google’s privacy policy can be found here.
- Google AdSense: To display advertisements. Advertisers may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads. Google’s advertising policies apply.
- Cloudflare: To enhance website security and performance. Cloudflare may collect IP addresses and usage data for DDoS protection and optimization.
We do not control the data practices of these services. We recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect. Our website uses industry-standard security protocols, including SSL encryption, to safeguard data transmission. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information.
Your Rights
Under applicable privacy laws, including the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 (India) and international standards, you have the following rights:
- To access the data collected about your visit (where technically feasible)
- To request deletion of your browsing data from our analytics tools (contact us for assistance)
- To opt out of non-essential cookies via browser settings or cookie consent banners
- To withdraw consent for data processing, if applicable
While we do not store personal data, you may request that your IP address and session data be excluded from future analytics. Please contact us at [email protected] for such requests.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The most recent version will always be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated via a notice on our homepage.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Ethan Montgomery
Email: [email protected]
Address: South Bank Parklands, 4101 South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia