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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 16, 2026

Welcome to GuideWale ("we", "our", or "us"). We operate the website located at https://www.guidewale.com/ (the "Website").

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with global data protection regulations, including the Information Technology Act of India, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the CPRA, and the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA).

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

1. Information We Collect

We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us or that is automatically tracked through website analytics.

A. Personal Data Voluntarily Provided by You

When you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a contact form, or interact with our Website, we may collect:

  • First Name and Last Name

  • Email Address

B. Data Collected Automatically (Tracking & Analytics)

We utilize third-party analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to track and analyze traffic on our Website. The information collected automatically may include:

  • Your Internet Protocol (IP) address

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Referring URLs, time/date of access, and pages viewed on our Website

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect solely for the following purposes:

  • To operate, maintain, and optimize the user experience of GuideWale.

  • To send you emails, updates, newsletters, or respond to your inquiries (if you have opted-in to receive them).

  • To monitor and analyze usage trends and behaviors to improve our content.

3. Data Retention, Sales, and Monetization Disclosures

To ensure complete transparency, we adhere to the following strict boundaries:

  • No Ad Networks: GuideWale does not display commercial advertisements.

  • No Sales of Data: We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for commercial or marketing purposes.

  • No Remarketing: We do not participate in behavioral remarketing tracking services for advertising campaigns.

  • No Commercial Transactions: We do not sell any products or services, nor do we collect payments on this Website.

4. International Compliance Regimes

A. GDPR Privacy Notice (For EU/EEA Users)

For the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), GuideWale acts as a Data Controller. Our legal basis for collecting and processing your personal data depends on the context: your explicit consent (e.g., opting into emails) or our legitimate interest in maintaining website security and analytics.

Under the GDPR, EU residents have the following rights:

  • The Right to Access & Portability: You can request copies of your personal data.

  • The Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • The Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You can request that we delete your personal data.

  • The Right to Restrict or Object to Processing: You can object to our processing of your data.

  • The Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

B. CCPA / CPRA Privacy Notice (For California Residents)

This section applies strictly to visitors residing in the State of California under the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

  • Categories of Personal Information Collected: Identifiers (Name, email address) and internet/electronic network activity (via Google Analytics).

  • No Sale or Sharing: GuideWale has not sold or shared any personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising in the preceding 12 months.

  • Your Rights: California residents have the right to request disclosure of data collected, request deletion, correct inaccurate personal information, limit the use of sensitive personal information (we do not collect any), and the right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights.

C. CalOPPA Compliance (California Online Privacy Protection Act)

In compliance with CalOPPA, we agree to the following:

  • Users can visit our site anonymously.

  • A conspicuous link to this Privacy Policy is available on our homepage.

  • Do Not Track (DNT) Signals: Because there is no standard legal framework for DNT signals, our Website does not alter its behavior or respond when a browser transmits a "Do Not Track" signal.

5. Children's Privacy

GuideWale does not target, market to, or knowingly collect any personal identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information from our records promptly.

6. Security of Your Data

We implement commercial-grade security measures to safeguard your personal data. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising under this policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in West Bengal, India.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data rights, you can contact us directly through the following channels:

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