Privacy Policy for DowsingChartMaker.com

Last Updated: 01 April 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to DowsingChartMaker.com ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting the privacy of our users ("user," "you"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website DowsingChartMaker.com (the "Site"), including any related services (collectively, the "Service"). This policy is intended to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant privacy laws.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is: Mr. Devenndra A Kulkarni, Pune, India - info@itsdevendraa.com

3. Information We Collect (and Do Not Collect)

We collect information in the following ways:

Information You Voluntarily Provide:
- Contact Information: If you contact us directly via email, WhatsApp, or social media links provided on the Site, we will collect the information you provide in your communication (e.g., name, email address, message content) to respond to your inquiry. The legal basis for processing this data is our legitimate interest in responding to user communications or your consent if explicitly requested.
- Donation Information: If you choose to donate via PayPal or UPI, you will be redirected to those third-party platforms. We do not collect or store your financial information (like credit card numbers or bank details). Your transaction is subject to the privacy policy of the respective payment processor (PayPal, your UPI provider).
Information We Do Not Collect Directly via the Tool:
- Chart Content: The Dowsing Chart Generator tool operates entirely within your web browser (client-side). We do not collect, store, transmit, or have access to the chart titles, labels, settings (colors, fonts, etc.), or any other content you enter directly into the chart creation tool. This data remains solely on your device during your session unless you choose to export it locally using the "Export Settings" or chart export (PNG/JPEG/PDF) features.
Information Collected Automatically (Usage Data & Cookies):
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our Site. This service collects information such as pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, browser type, operating system, approximate location (often derived from IP address, which may be anonymized by Google Analytics settings), and referral URLs. This data helps us improve the Site and user experience. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information. The legal basis for processing this data is typically your consent, which should be obtained via a cookie consent mechanism before the analytics script loads, or alternatively, our legitimate interest in analyzing website traffic (which requires careful assessment under GDPR). You can learn more about Google's practices at https://policies.google.com/privacy and opt-out by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Facebook Comments Plugin: The Site includes a Facebook Comments plugin. If you are logged into Facebook, or even if you are not, Facebook may collect information about your visit to this page, including your IP address, browser information, and potentially place cookies on your device, according to Facebook's Data Policy. Interaction with the plugin (e.g., commenting) is governed entirely by Facebook's terms and policies. The legal basis for embedding this plugin and the potential data collection by Facebook should ideally be your consent.
- Cookies: Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use cookies for:
  - Third-Party Analytics: As described above (Google Analytics).
  - Third-Party Functionality: As described above (Facebook Comments).
  - Potentially Other Third Parties: Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) like Cloudflare (for Font Awesome, html2canvas, jsPDF) or Google (for Google Fonts) may place cookies or log requests as part of their service delivery, subject to their own privacy policies.
You can manage or refuse cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the Site (especially third-party integrations). Under GDPR, non-essential cookies (like those for analytics or third-party plugins) require your explicit consent before they are placed.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect (primarily Usage Data and Contact Information) for the following purposes:

To operate and maintain the Site.
To improve the Site, analyze usage patterns, and enhance user experience (based on aggregated, often anonymized Usage Data).
To respond to your comments, questions, and requests, and provide customer service.
To process donations (facilitated through third-party providers).
To comply with legal obligations.

We reiterate that we do not use the content you create within the Dowsing Chart Generator tool itself for any purpose.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Our legal basis for collecting and using the personal information described above will depend on the personal information concerned and the specific context in which we collect it:

Consent: Where required by law (e.g., for placing non-essential cookies via Google Analytics or the Facebook plugin), we will obtain your consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time.
Legitimate Interests: For responding to inquiries or analyzing website usage (where consent is not the chosen basis and where our interests are not overridden by your data protection rights).
Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services for us (e.g., Google Analytics). These providers only have access to the information necessary to perform their functions and are obligated to protect it.
Third-Party Integrations: With third parties whose services are integrated into the site (e.g., Facebook via the comments plugin), subject to their own privacy policies and potentially requiring your consent.
Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.

7. Data Retention

We retain Usage Data collected via Google Analytics according to Google's standard retention periods or our configured settings. We retain information provided via direct contact only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected (e.g., to resolve an inquiry).

8. International Data Transfers

Your information, including personal data collected via third-party services like Google Analytics or Facebook, may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction (e.g., the United States). We rely on mechanisms like Standard Contractual Clauses or Adequacy Decisions for such transfers where required by GDPR.

9. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights:

Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
Object: Object to our processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests.
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time where we relied on it to process your data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@itsdevendraa.com. We may need to verify your identity before responding to such requests. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a Data Protection Authority.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for use by children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 16. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us.

11. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to other websites (e.g., PayPal, WhatsApp, social media, itsdevendraa.com) that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: By email: info@itsdevendraa.com