Effective Date: August 5, 2026
Welcome to CityLocal (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website.
By using CityLocal, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. About Us
CityLocal is a content-based website operated by The Startup Mentor that publishes articles, guides, and recommendations about cities, attractions, food, travel, and local experiences across India.
2. Information We Collect
We collect only limited information necessary to operate and improve our website.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit CityLocal, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Date and time of your visit
- Referring website
- Usage statistics
- Cookie identifiers
Information You Voluntarily Provide
If you contact us using our contact form, we may collect:
- Your name (if provided)
- Email address
- The contents of your message
Providing this information is voluntary.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Operate and maintain the website
- Respond to enquiries submitted through our contact form
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Analyze website traffic and visitor behavior
- Detect and prevent misuse or security issues
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
4. Cookies
CityLocal uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and understand how visitors interact with our website.
Cookies may be used to:
- Remember user preferences
- Measure website traffic
- Improve website functionality
- Generate anonymous analytics
You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
5. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website.
Google Analytics may collect information such as:
- IP address
- Device information
- Browser information
- Pages viewed
- Session duration
- General geographic location
This information is used only to improve our website and content.
For more information about how Google processes data, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information.
We may disclose information only when:
- Required by applicable law
- Necessary to comply with legal proceedings
- Protect our legal rights
- Prevent fraud or security threats
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information collected through our website.
However, no method of electronic storage or internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Third-Party Links
Our articles may contain links to third-party websites for informational purposes.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Children’s Privacy
CityLocal is intended for a general audience and is not specifically directed toward children under the age of 18.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Data Retention
Information submitted through our contact form is retained only as long as reasonably necessary to respond to your enquiry or comply with legal obligations.
Analytics information is retained according to the retention settings configured within Google Analytics.
11. Your Rights
Under applicable Indian laws, you may contact us to:
- Request access to information you have provided through our contact form
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of information where legally permissible
- Ask questions regarding our privacy practices
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements.
The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date. Continued use of the website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
The Startup Mentor
Registered Address:
5, Udyog Vidya Apartment, Roshan HSG Society, Garkheda Parisar, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), Maharashtra, India
Email: vaibhav@thestartupmentor.in
By using CityLocal, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.