Kaapu Lights (kaapulights.in), owned by Ponnuri Gopie Krishna, respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Site and Services.

When you register, we collect:

• Full Name, Surname
• Gotram, Caste (Kaapu), Subcaste (Balija, Telaga, Munnuru Kaapu, Turupu Kaapu, Ontari)
• Profession
• Email Address
• Phone Number
• Any additional profile information you provide

We also automatically collect non‑personal data (IP address, browser, device, usage) for analytics and security.

• To create and manage your member account
• To facilitate community networking, job postings, blogs, news feed, chat, and video calling
• To send administrative updates and service notifications
• To process membership fees and donations (non‑refundable) for website maintenance, server costs, office expenses, and staff salaries
• To monitor and enforce compliance with our Terms
• To improve our platform and user experience

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. Limited sharing occurs only:

• With Administrators: Superadmin and staff have access for platform management.
• Legal Compliance: If required by law, court order, or law enforcement.
• Protection of Rights: To protect the security, property, or rights of Kaapu Lights, its users, or the public.

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information. However, no transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

• Access, update, or correct your information via your dashboard.
• Request deletion of your account and data by emailing info@kaapulights.in (subject to legal retention).
• Withdraw consent, which may result in termination of membership.

We use cookies to enhance your experience and analyse usage. You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work properly.

The Site may contain links to external websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply there; we encourage you to review their policies.

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with an updated date. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please email us at info@kaapulights.in or write to our registered office.

Kaapu Lights is a trademark of Ponnuri Gopie Krishna.