Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 6, 2026

1. Introduction

Now Bangalore (“we,” “us,” or “our”), operated at nowbangalore.com, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. We encourage you to read this policy carefully.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

Create an account: Name, email address, and password
Submit a listing: Business name, description, address, phone number, email, website URL, images, and other listing details
Leave a comment or review: Name, email, and comment text
Contact us: Name, email, subject, and message content through our contact form
Subscribe to updates: Email address

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

Device information: Browser type, operating system, device type
Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs
IP address: Used for security purposes (rate limiting, fraud prevention)
Cookies: Small text files stored on your device (see Section 7 below)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Account management: Creating and managing your user account, email verification, and password resets
Listing services: Publishing and managing your submitted listings after admin review
Communication: Responding to contact form inquiries, sending account-related notifications (approval, verification)
Security: Protecting against unauthorized access, abuse, and fraud through rate limiting, OTP verification, and account moderation
Website improvement: Analyzing usage patterns to improve our website features and user experience
Legal compliance: Complying with applicable laws and regulations

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Public listings: Information you submit in listings (business details, contact information) is publicly visible on the website. Do not include personal information in listings that you do not wish to be public.
Comments: Your name and comment text are publicly visible. Your email address is not displayed publicly.
Service providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website (hosting, email delivery) under strict confidentiality agreements.
Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Now Bangalore, its users, or the public.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information, including:

Secure password hashing using industry-standard algorithms
OTP (One-Time Password) codes are hashed before storage
SMTP email credentials stored securely in server configuration
Rate limiting on login, registration, and contact forms to prevent abuse
Admin approval required for new user accounts and submitted listings
All comments subject to moderation before public display

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Specifically:

Account data: Retained until you request account deletion
Listing data: Retained as long as the listing is active on the platform
Comments: Retained as long as the associated listing exists
Contact form submissions: Retained in email records for up to 12 months
Security logs (IP addresses, rate limit data): Automatically purged after 24 hours

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your web browser.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly. These include session cookies for logged-in users, security nonces, and CSRF protection tokens. These cannot be disabled.
Functional cookies: Remember your preferences (such as login status) to improve your experience.
Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous usage data. We may use services such as Google Analytics for this purpose.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements)
Objection: Object to certain processing of your data
Portability: Request your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at email@nowbangalore.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

9. Children’s Privacy

Now Bangalore is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete it. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites and services. This Privacy Policy applies only to Now Bangalore. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us: