Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 2024

At myCite (accessible at https://www.mycite.in/), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect and how we use and safeguard it.

1. Information We Collect

• Account Information: When you sign in using Google Sign-In, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from Google to authenticate your account.
• Device Location: When you tap the “Near Me” button, your browser requests permission to access your geographic coordinates. This is processed solely in your browser to center the map on your location and is not stored or transmitted to our servers.
• Saved Preferences: We use your browser’s local storage to remember your selected city, dark/light mode preference, and saved pandals/listings.

2. How We Use Information

We use the collected information only to:

• Display relevant nearby pandals, melas, and events on the map.
• Allow registered users and business clients to manage listings and announcements.
• Maintain platform security and prevent unauthorized access.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third parties or advertisers.

3. Third-Party Services

myCite integrates with trusted third-party providers:

• Google Identity Services: For secure authentication.
• Map Tiles (OpenFreeMap & Esri): To render map backgrounds and satellite imagery.
• Cloudinary: For secure image hosting and optimization.

4. Cookies & Local Storage

myCite does not use tracking or advertising cookies. We only use browser storage for essential functionality, such as keeping you signed in and saving your preferred city.

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.