Last updated: [28.09.2026]
At Search Darjeeling (www.searchdarjeeling.com), we respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains in simple words what information we collect when you visit our website, how we use it, and what choices you have.
By using this website, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.
Who We Are
Search Darjeeling is a personal blog run by Sandeep Khati from Darjeeling, West Bengal, India. We publish travel guides, homestay information, local food, culture, festivals, education content and Nepali stories about the Darjeeling hills, Kurseong, Kalimpong and Sikkim.
Contact: sandeep.khati86@gmail.com
Information We Collect
We collect only a small amount of information, and only what we need to run this website.
1. Information You Give Us
- Emails and messages: If you write to us, we receive your name, email address and whatever you include in your message.
- Comments: If comments are enabled and you leave one, we collect the name, email address and website (if any) you enter, along with your comment. Your IP address and browser details may also be saved to help us prevent spam.
- Forms and subscriptions: If we add a contact form or newsletter in future, we will collect only the details you choose to submit.
2. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, some information is collected automatically through your browser and our tools. This may include:
- Your IP address (which may show your approximate location, such as city or region)
- Browser type and version, device type and operating system
- Pages you visited, time spent, and the website you came from
- Date and time of your visit
This information helps us understand how people use the site and improve it. It does not tell us who you are personally.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Run, maintain and improve our website and its content
- Understand which topics readers like, so we can write better articles
- Reply to your emails and messages
- Show and manage comments, and prevent spam and abuse
- Keep the website safe and secure
- Show advertising that supports the website
- Follow legal requirements
We do not sell your personal information.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We and our partners use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: To make the website work properly
- Analytics cookies: To see how visitors use the site
- Advertising cookies: To show ads and measure how they perform
- Preference cookies: To remember choices such as comment details
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. If you block cookies, some parts of the website may not work as well.
Third-Party Services We Use
We use trusted third-party services that may collect data through cookies and similar tools. These services have their own privacy policies.
Google Analytics
We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. It collects information such as pages visited, time on site and general location. You can learn more and opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Google AdSense and Advertising
We may show ads from Google AdSense or other ad partners.
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to show ads based on your previous visits to this and other websites.
- Google’s use of advertising cookies allows it and its partners to show ads to you based on your visit to our site and other sites on the internet.
- You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- You can also visit www.aboutads.info to opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalised advertising.
To learn how Google uses data from sites that use its services, see How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.
Website Hosting and Security Tools
Our website is hosted by a third-party hosting provider and may use security, spam-filtering and performance tools. These services may process technical data such as your IP address to keep the website working and safe.
Embedded Content and External Links
- Our pages may include embedded content such as maps, images or videos from other websites. These may set their own cookies and collect data, as if you visited that website directly.
- Our articles may link to other websites. We do not control them and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any site you visit.
Advertising and Affiliate Disclosure
Search Darjeeling may earn money from ads and, in the future, from affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and buy something, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This does not change the honesty of what we write.
How Long We Keep Your Information
- Emails: We keep them for as long as needed to reply and handle your request.
- Comments: We keep comments and their details until they are deleted.
- Analytics data: We keep it for the period set in our analytics tools.
You can ask us to delete your personal information at any time (see “Your Rights and Choices” below).
How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable steps to keep your information safe, such as using a secure hosting service, keeping our website software updated, and limiting who can access data. However, no website or internet transmission is completely secure, so we cannot promise absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
You have control over your information. You can:
- Ask what we hold about you and request a copy
- Ask us to correct information that is wrong
- Ask us to delete your personal information, such as a comment or email
- Withdraw your consent for how we use your data at any time
- Control cookies through your browser settings
- Opt out of personalised ads using the links above
To make a request, email us at sandeep.khati86@gmail.com. We will reply within a reasonable time.
If you live in India, we handle personal data according to the applicable laws in India, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, as far as they apply to this website. If you live in the European Union, the United Kingdom or another region with data protection laws, you may have additional rights under those laws, and you may contact us to use them.
Children’s Privacy
Search Darjeeling is meant for a general audience and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has given us personal information, please email us and we will delete it.
International Visitors
Our website can be visited from anywhere in the world. Some of our service providers may store or process data in other countries. By using this website, you understand that your information may be handled outside your own country.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the “last updated” date at the top. Please check this page now and then. Continuing to use the website after a change means you accept the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, or want to make a request about your data, please contact us:
Email: sandeep.khati86@gmail.com
You can also read our Disclaimer page for more information about how to use the content on this website.