Privacy Policy

1. Introduction & Overview

Pan Wala (https://pan-wala.vercel.app/) is a free web-based music streaming player created and operated by Kunal Chikankar. Designed to emulate the nostalgia of Indian paan shops and chai tapris, Pan Wala streams classic 90s Bollywood audio tracks to users worldwide.

We are committed to operating with complete transparency regarding data collection and user privacy. We do not require you to create an account, log in, or submit personal details (such as your name, home address, or phone number) to enjoy music on Pan Wala.

2. Information We Collect

While using our website, certain technical and usage information may be collected automatically by our systems or through third-party services:

A. Technical & Usage Data

When you access Pan Wala, our server logs and analytics tools automatically collect standard browser data, which may include:

Internet Protocol (IP) address (anonymized where required by law)
Browser type, version, and operating system
Device type (Desktop, Mobile, Tablet)
Referring website or entry URLs
Pages viewed, session duration, timestamp, and playback interactions

B. Analytics Data (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics (Measurement ID: G-9LWKP93FCE) to understand aggregate web traffic and improve site responsiveness. Google Analytics collects pseudonymous data regarding how visitors navigate and interact with our web player.

C. Information You Provide Voluntarily

If you contact us directly via email, we will receive your email address and any content or attachments included in your message. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry or feedback.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for legitimate operational and business purposes, including:

Service Operation: Delivering uninterrupted audio playback and user interface responsiveness.
Analytics & Optimization: Monitoring site performance, diagnosing technical errors, and enhancing user navigation.
Advertising Delivery: Serving non-intrusive advertisements through Google AdSense to keep the service free for all users.
Security & Abuse Prevention: Protecting our web server infrastructure from malicious traffic, botnet attacks, or automated abuse.
Legal Compliance: Complying with applicable legal obligations, privacy laws, and search engine guidelines.

4. Third-Party Services

Pan Wala integrates select third-party services to host, stream content, measure traffic, and display advertisements. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing data usage:

A. Google AdSense

We partner with Google AdSense (Publisher ID: ca-pub-4713805231524459) to display advertisements on our site. Google uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on user visits to this website and other websites on the internet.

B. Google Analytics

Google Analytics helps us analyze how visitors interact with Pan Wala. You can learn more about how Google collects and processes data by visiting Google's Privacy & Terms Policy.

C. YouTube IFrame Player API

Pan Wala utilizes the YouTube IFrame API to embed and render audio/video playback for 90s Bollywood music. By using Pan Wala, you agree to be bound by the YouTube Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy.

D. Hosting Infrastructure (Vercel)

Our website is hosted on Vercel Inc. Server logs collected by Vercel process request headers and IP addresses strictly for traffic delivery and platform security.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help remember user preferences and measure site performance.

Important Information Regarding Google AdSense & DART Cookies:

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to Pan Wala or other websites.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve advertisements based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

How to Disable Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to manage or disable cookies through their browser settings:

Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain interactive features of our web application.

6. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA Compliance)

A. European Union / EEA Visitors (GDPR)

If you reside in the European Economic Area, you hold specific data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Right to Access: Request copies of any personal data held about you.
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("Right to be Forgotten").
Right to Restrict Processing: Request limits on how your personal data is processed.
Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data for advertising or analytics.

B. California Residents (CCPA / CPRA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have rights regarding their personal information:

Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected.
Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information collected from you.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale / Sharing: We do not sell personal information for monetary value. You can manage ad personalization settings at any time via Google Ads Settings.
Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

7. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Protecting children's online privacy is paramount. Pan Wala complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Our service is designed for general audiences and is not directed to children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal identifiable information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal data to us, please contact us immediately at kunalvirajchikankar@gmail.com, and we will promptly delete such information from our records.

8. Data Security & Retention

We implement industry-standard technical measures (including HTTPS encryption with TLS certificates) to safeguard data transmission. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

Server logs and analytics data are retained only as long as necessary for security auditing, aggregated reporting, and performance evaluation.

9. Links to External Websites

Our Privacy Policy applies exclusively to Pan Wala (https://pan-wala.vercel.app/). Our site may contain links to third-party web pages, YouTube resources, or advertising partners. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect updates in technology, legal standards, or operational practices. When changes are made, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage visitors to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect their privacy.