Effective Date: April 2026 Last Updated: April 2026
Who We Are
This website is operated by Angika Silk, an independent content and blog platform based in Bhagalpur, Bihar, India. We publish stories, articles, and guides about the silk weaving heritage of Bhagalpur and the Anga region.
Website: angikasilk.com Contact: namaste@angikasilk.com
What Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
Information you give us — When you fill our contact form or subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your name and email address.
Automatic information — When you visit our website, we automatically collect basic technical data including your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This is collected through Google Analytics.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to messages you send us through the contact form
- Send you newsletter updates if you have subscribed
- Understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it
- Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects anonymised data about pages visited, time on site, and traffic sources using cookies. This data is processed by Google.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Google AdSense and Advertising
We display advertisements on this website through Google AdSense. Google and its advertising partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites across the internet.
You can opt out of personalised advertising at any time by visiting Google Ads Settings.
We do not control which specific ads are displayed. The presence of an advertisement on this website does not mean we endorse the product or service advertised.
Cookies
This website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device. We use cookies for:
- Analytics — Google Analytics uses cookies to track website usage
- Advertising — Google AdSense uses cookies to serve relevant ads
- Functionality — WordPress uses cookies to remember your preferences
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Some features of the website may not work correctly if cookies are disabled.
Affiliate Links
Some articles on this website contain affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only link to products we believe are relevant and useful to our readers. All affiliate relationships are disclosed within the relevant content.
Third-Party Services
We use these third-party services that have their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics — analytics.google.com/privacy
- Google AdSense — policies.google.com/privacy
- Mailchimp — mailchimp.com/legal/privacy (if newsletter is active)
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, email us at namaste@angikasilk.com.
Data Retention
We keep your data only as long as necessary. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months. Newsletter subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the website after changes means you accept the updated policy.
Contact
For any questions about this Privacy Policy:
Email: namaste@angikasilk.com Address: Bhagalpur, Bihar — 812001, India