Privacy Policy

Welcome to CosmicSnap (cosmicsnap.co.in). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and manage your information when you use our website.

By using CosmicSnap, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect certain information to improve our services and user experience.

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal details that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Email address
• Profile picture (if using Google login)
• Contact information submitted through forms or communication

1.2 Google Account Login Information

If you sign in using your Google account, we only access:

• Your email address
• Your profile picture

We DO NOT access:

• Google Drive files
• Contacts
• Messages
• Calendar data
• Photos or personal storage
• Any private Google account content

Your Google account remains protected under Google's own privacy and security policies.

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and device information
• Operating system
• Pages visited
• Time spent on website
• Referral links

This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

CosmicSnap uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Improve website functionality
• Personalize user experience
• Store user preferences
• Display relevant advertisements
• Analyze website traffic

Users can disable cookies through browser settings. However, some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

3. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense and may use other third-party advertising partners.

These services may:

• Use cookies and tracking technologies
• Display personalized advertisements
• Collect user interaction data

Google may use the DoubleClick Cookie, which enables ads based on your visits to this and other websites.

Users may control ad personalization through Google Ads Settings.

CosmicSnap does NOT control how third-party advertisers collect or use data. Users should review third-party privacy policies separately.

4. Web Push Notifications

CosmicSnap may send push notifications to users who grant permission.

These notifications may include:

• Article updates
• Breaking news
• Website announcements
• Promotional or informational content

Users can disable notifications anytime through their browser or device notification settings.

Push notifications are optional and fully controlled by users.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and maintain website services
• Improve website content and performance
• Personalize user experience
• Communicate important updates or notifications
• Prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Comply with legal obligations

6. Data Protection and Security

We implement security measures to protect user information from:

• Unauthorized access
• Data misuse
• Loss or alteration
• Security breaches

While we follow strong security practices, no online system can guarantee complete protection.

7. Data Sharing and Selling Policy

CosmicSnap maintains a strict privacy commitment:

We DO NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.

We only share data when required for:

• Website functionality
• Analytics services
• Advertising services
• Legal compliance

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites.

We are not responsible for:

• Privacy policies of external websites
• Content or practices of third-party platforms
• Data collection conducted outside CosmicSnap

Users should review privacy policies of external websites before sharing information.

9. Children's Privacy

CosmicSnap does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age required by applicable laws.

If a parent or guardian believes that a child has submitted personal information, they may contact us to request removal.

10. User Rights and Control

Users have the right to:

• Disable cookies
• Turn off push notifications
• Request removal of submitted personal data (where applicable)
• Stop using website services at any time

Requests regarding user data can be submitted through our support email.

11. Data Retention

We retain user data only as long as necessary to:

• Provide website services
• Maintain security
• Meet legal or operational requirements

Unnecessary or outdated data may be deleted periodically.

12. Legal Compliance

CosmicSnap operates under applicable Indian legal frameworks and follows global privacy best practices where possible.

We may disclose information if required by:

• Legal authorities
• Government regulations
• Law enforcement investigations
• Protection of website rights or user safety

13. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Updated versions will be published on this page with the revised date. Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of updated policies.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions, privacy concerns, or data-related requests, contact us at:

• Email: support@cosmicsnap.co.in
• Website: https://www.cosmicsnap.co.in