Short version: We only collect your email address, and only if you choose to give it to us by signing up for our newsletter or waitlist. We do not collect, store, or sell any other personal data. That is it.

1. Who We Are

ModakWorld ("we," "us," "our") operates the website at modakworld.com — the world's dedicated authority on modak, India's sacred sweet. For privacy questions, contact us at hello@modakworld.com.

2. What Data We Collect

We collect only one type of personal data: your email address — and only when you voluntarily provide it by:

Signing up for our newsletter or email updates, joining the Modak Club waitlist, or requesting a festival reminder.

We do not collect: your name, location, IP address, browsing history, device information, or any other personal data. We do not use tracking cookies. We do not run advertising. We do not have user accounts.

3. How We Use Your Email

If you give us your email address, we use it only to send you:

Occasional and periodic updates as the case may be — including new recipes, festival reminders (Ganesh Chaturthi, Sankashti Chaturthi dates), Modak Club announcements, and significant site updates. We do not send daily emails. We do not send promotional emails on behalf of third parties.

4. Data Storage

Email addresses are stored securely on our Hostinger web server in a protected file. They are not shared with, sold to, or accessible by any third party. We do not use third-party email marketing platforms (no Mailchimp, no Klaviyo, no similar services) at this time.

5. Your Rights

You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time by emailing hello@modakworld.com with "unsubscribe" in the subject line. We will remove your email address within 7 days. You can also request to know what data we hold about you (it will be your email address) or request deletion — same email address, same 7-day commitment.

6. Cookies

ModakWorld does not use tracking cookies. The site may use a minimal session cookie for standard website functionality, but we do not use analytics cookies, advertising cookies, or any third-party tracking technology.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Buying Guide contains links to products on Amazon and other retailers. Clicking these links takes you to third-party websites with their own privacy policies. We have no control over, and take no responsibility for, the privacy practices of those sites.

8. Children

ModakWorld is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect email addresses from children. If you believe a child has submitted their email to us, please contact us and we will delete it immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

If we ever change what data we collect or how we use it, we will update this page and change the "Last updated" date above. Material changes will also be noted in our newsletter.

10. Contact

For any privacy-related questions: hello@modakworld.com

We aim to respond within 72 hours.