Last Updated: January 3, 2025
Maharashtra.Today (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit Maharashtra.Today, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website
- Date and time of visit
This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Improve our website content and user experience
- Serve relevant advertisements
- Monitor and prevent technical issues
- Generate statistical reports about website usage
Third-Party Services
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites on the Internet.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Self-Hosted Matomo Analytics
We also use Matomo, a self-hosted analytics platform, to collect website usage statistics. Unlike third-party services, Matomo data is stored on our own servers and is not shared with external parties.
Matomo respects “Do Not Track” browser settings.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and for analytics purposes. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics and Matomo to understand website usage
- Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to display relevant ads
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may share anonymized, aggregated data with:
- Advertisers (through Google AdSense)
- Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Maharashtra.Today does not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years of age. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information (where applicable)
- Opt out of personalized advertising
- Disable cookies through browser settings
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: contact@maharashtra.today
Cookie Consent
By continuing to use Maharashtra.Today, you consent to our use of cookies and tracking technologies as described in this Privacy Policy.
Note: This Privacy Policy applies only to Maharashtra.Today and does not cover third-party websites or services linked from our platform.