12 Jyotirlingas

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 12 September 2026

Welcome to Jyotirlinga.info ("we", "our", "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website dedicated to the 12 sacred Jyotirlinga temples of Lord Shiva.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Usage data: pages visited, time spent, referring URL, device and browser type (via Google Analytics).
  • Cookies: small text files that enable website functionality and analytics.
  • Contact information: only when you voluntarily submit it via our Contact page.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To improve website content and user experience
  • To respond to your queries submitted via the Contact page
  • To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
  • To measure the effectiveness of our content via Google Analytics

3. Google AdSense & Cookies

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google uses cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

4. Affiliate Disclosure

Our site contains affiliate links to Amazon India (as an Amazon Associate), Booking.com, Agoda, IndiGo Hotels, and Cleartrip via Cuelinks. When you make purchases through these links, we may earn a commission — at no extra cost to you. This helps us keep the Jyotirlinga guide free and updated.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

  • Google Analytics (usage tracking)
  • Google AdSense (advertising)
  • Amazon Associates (affiliate program)
  • OpenStreetMap (interactive temple map)

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information but cannot guarantee absolute security. All communication with our site is encrypted via HTTPS.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data. Contact us via the Contact page.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via our Contact page.