Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 4, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Kanha House ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit or use our website located at https://kanha.iitmbs.org/ (the "Website").

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, or phone number unless you voluntarily provide it to us.

Usage Data

We may collect non-personal information automatically when you visit the Website, including:

  • IP address (anonymized where possible)
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referring URLs

This information is used to understand how visitors interact with the Website and to improve performance and user experience.

Third-Party Services We Use

We use the following third-party services that may collect data as described below:

Microsoft Clarity

We use Microsoft Clarity to analyze user behavior and improve our Website. Clarity collects usage data such as mouse movements, clicks, scroll behavior, and session replays.

Microsoft may collect information in accordance with its own Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to track and report Website traffic.

Google Analytics may collect information such as your IP address, device information, and usage behavior. Google may use this data according to its Privacy Policy.

Cloudflare Analytics

We use Cloudflare Analytics to monitor traffic, performance, and security. Cloudflare processes limited technical data such as IP addresses, request metadata, and traffic patterns.

Cloudflare acts as a data processor and handles data according to its Privacy Policy.

Website Hosting (Cloudflare Pages)

Our Website is hosted on Cloudflare Pages. As part of providing hosting services, Cloudflare may process technical data such as IP addresses and request logs for security and performance purposes.

Google Fonts

Our Website uses Google Fonts, which are provided by Google. When you visit our Website, your browser may make requests to Google servers to retrieve font files, which may result in Google receiving your IP address.

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Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website and third-party services may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Analyze traffic
  • Understand user behavior
  • Improve Website functionality

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some features of the Website.

How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Operate and maintain the Website
  • Analyze usage and improve user experience
  • Monitor performance and security

Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information. Data may be shared with third-party service providers listed above only for analytics, performance, and security purposes.

Any data collected may be disclosed only to relevant IIT Madras teams upon their request. We do not directly share data externally, but comply with institutional requirements when requested by authorized IIT Madras personnel.

For more information about IIT Madras data policies, please refer to: IIT Madras Privacy Policy

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable data protection laws, including the right to access, correct, or delete your data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at kanha-webad@ds.study.iitm.ac.in.

Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: