Privacy Policy for Banaras Now

Last updated: January 18, 2026

At Banaras Now (accessible from https://banarasnow.com), we are committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have over your data under applicable laws, including GDPR and CCPA.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

Name
Email address
Contact details (only when voluntarily provided)

Non-Personal Information

IP address
Browser type and version
Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Date and time stamp
Referring/exit pages
Device information
Pages visited and interactions

We collect personal information only when users voluntarily provide it through forms, comments, or subscriptions.

2. How We Use Your Information

Operate and maintain our website
Improve content and user experience
Respond to inquiries and user messages
Send newsletters or updates (only if subscribed)
Analyze usage trends
Prevent fraud and enhance website security

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Banaras Now uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Store visitor preferences
Analyze traffic and user behavior
Improve website functionality

Users can choose to disable cookies through their browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.

4. Third-Party Services and Advertising

Banaras Now may use third-party services such as:

Google Analytics
Google AdSense
Other advertising partners

These third parties may use cookies, JavaScript, or web beacons to personalize ads and measure performance. We do not have control over these third-party cookies.

5. Google DoubleClick DART Cookie

Google is a third-party vendor on our site. It uses DART cookies to show ads to users based on their visit to our website and other websites. Users may opt out of DART cookies by visiting Google’s Ads Privacy Policy.

6. GDPR Data Protection Rights (European Users)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your personal data
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability

If you make a request, we have one month to respond. To exercise these rights, please contact us.

7. CCPA Privacy Rights (California Consumers)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:

Request disclosure of collected personal data
Request deletion of personal data
Opt out of the sale of personal data

Banaras Now does not sell users’ personal information.

If you make a request, we will respond within 45 days.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable security measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children’s Information

Banaras Now does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe your child has provided personal information on our website, please contact us immediately, and we will remove it promptly.

10. Third-Party Privacy Policies

Banaras Now’s Privacy Policy does not apply to other websites or advertisers. We encourage you to review the Privacy Policies of third-party services for detailed information.

11. Online Privacy Policy Only

This Privacy Policy applies only to online activities and is valid for visitors to our website. It does not apply to information collected offline or via other channels.