Last Updated: August 19, 2026

At TopCityPick.com, we respect your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how information is collected and used when you visit or interact with our website.

TopCityPick.com is a local city discovery and listing guide that helps users discover restaurants, tourist places, bakeries, banquet halls, wedding planners, local services, travel providers, and other businesses and experiences across cities in India.

This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you use our website, how we use it, when it may be shared, and the choices available to you.

By accessing or using TopCityPick.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Policy, please discontinue use of the Website.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page along with a revised “Last Updated” date.

1. Information We Collect

The information we collect depends on how you use TopCityPick.com.

A. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, certain information may be collected automatically by our servers, analytics tools, security services, or other technologies.

This may include:

  • IP address or similar network information
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Screen or device information
  • Pages visited
  • Links or buttons clicked
  • Date and time of visits
  • Referring website or source
  • Approximate location based on network or device information
  • Website usage and interaction data
  • Error and diagnostic information

For example, Google Analytics may collect information such as the number of users, session information, approximate location, browser information, and device information depending on how it is configured on the Website.

We use this information mainly to understand how visitors use TopCityPick.com, improve our content and listings, maintain website security, and improve the overall user experience.

B. Information You Provide

TopCityPick.com may provide features that allow users or business owners to voluntarily submit information.

For example, if you use an Add Your Listing, contact, feedback, or similar feature, we may collect information that you choose to provide, such as:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Business name
  • Business address or location
  • Website or social media links
  • Business category
  • Listing information
  • Images or other information submitted with a listing
  • Any other information you voluntarily provide

You do not need to provide personal information simply to browse most areas of TopCityPick.com.

We only use information submitted through these features for the purpose for which it was provided, such as responding to an enquiry, reviewing a listing submission, communicating with a business owner, or providing a requested service.

2. Cookies and Similar Technologies

TopCityPick.com may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Website, understand visitor behaviour, improve website performance, and support advertising or affiliate activities.

Cookies are small files or identifiers that may be stored on your device when you visit a website.

Depending on how the Website is configured, we may use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies

These may be necessary for basic website functionality, security, navigation, or other essential features.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics technologies, such as Google Analytics, may be used to understand how visitors interact with our Website.

Google Analytics uses cookies and identifiers to measure website interactions and distinguish users and sessions.

Advertising Cookies

If advertising services are used on TopCityPick.com, advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies to measure advertisements, understand interactions, or provide advertising based on applicable settings and permissions.

Affiliate Cookies

Some links on TopCityPick.com may contain affiliate tracking. When you click an affiliate link, the relevant affiliate network or merchant may use cookies or similar technologies to identify the referral.

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not work properly if certain cookies are disabled.

Where required by applicable law, we may use a cookie or consent-management mechanism to provide visitors with choices regarding non-essential cookies and similar technologies.

3. Google Analytics

TopCityPick.com may use Google Analytics to understand website traffic and visitor behaviour.

Google Analytics may collect information such as:

  • Website usage data
  • Browser and device information
  • Approximate geographic information
  • Session information
  • Interaction and event information
  • Cookie-based identifiers, depending on the configuration

Google states that website owners using Google Analytics should disclose its use and explain how information is collected and processed.

We may use Google Analytics information to:

  • Understand which pages and categories are popular
  • Measure website traffic
  • Improve website navigation and content
  • Identify technical issues
  • Understand general visitor behaviour
  • Improve the quality of our local guides and listings

We do not intentionally send information to Google Analytics that directly identifies you, such as your name, phone number, or email address, unless a particular service configuration explicitly permits such processing and we have an appropriate lawful basis.

Google also provides controls for website owners and users relating to analytics collection, advertising personalization, data retention, and other privacy settings.

For more information, please review Google’s privacy information.

4. Advertising

TopCityPick.com may display advertisements from third-party advertising providers.

Advertising providers may use cookies, identifiers, or similar technologies to:

  • Display advertisements
  • Measure advertising performance
  • Understand advertising interactions
  • Limit repeated advertisements
  • Provide personalized advertising where permitted

The information collected by advertising providers is generally governed by their own privacy policies and terms.

If we use Google advertising products or other advertising services, their respective privacy and consent requirements may also apply.

5. Affiliate Links and Affiliate Disclosure

Some pages on TopCityPick.com may contain affiliate links.

If you click an affiliate link and subsequently make a qualifying purchase, booking, or other transaction, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate partners may use cookies, tracking links, or similar technologies to identify referrals and attribute transactions.

Affiliate relationships do not automatically mean that a business, product, service, restaurant, venue, or attraction is recommended solely because it provides compensation.

Where applicable, affiliate relationships will be disclosed on relevant pages or content.

6. Local Business Listings

TopCityPick.com publishes information about local businesses, services, attractions, venues, and other places.

Information appearing in listings may come from:

  • Publicly available sources
  • Business websites
  • Business owners or representatives
  • Information submitted through TopCityPick.com
  • Our own research
  • Other publicly available directories or sources

Business information may include:

  • Business name
  • Address or location
  • Contact details
  • Website
  • Opening hours
  • Category
  • Services
  • Prices or price ranges
  • Images
  • Ratings or other publicly available information

We aim to provide useful and reasonably accurate information, but business information can change.

Opening hours, prices, availability, services, contact details, offers, and other information may change without notice.

Users should confirm important details directly with the relevant business before making a purchase, booking, visit, or other decision.

7. Information Submitted by Business Owners

If a business owner or representative submits information to TopCityPick.com, the submitted information may be reviewed before publication.

By submitting information for a business listing, you confirm that you have the right or permission to provide that information.

We may use submitted information to:

  • Create or update a business listing
  • Contact the business regarding the submission
  • Verify listing information
  • Improve listing accuracy
  • Communicate about listing-related matters

We may remove, edit, reject, or request clarification regarding listing information where reasonably necessary.

8. How We Use Information

Information collected through TopCityPick.com may be used to:

  • Operate and maintain the Website
  • Provide local listings and city guides
  • Improve website content and navigation
  • Understand website traffic and visitor behaviour
  • Review and manage business listing submissions
  • Respond to enquiries
  • Improve website security
  • Detect spam, fraud, abuse, or suspicious activity
  • Maintain website performance
  • Display advertisements
  • Measure advertising performance
  • Support affiliate referrals
  • Develop new website features and services
  • Comply with applicable legal requirements

We aim to collect and use information only for reasonable and relevant purposes connected with operating and improving TopCityPick.com.

9. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information as a standalone commercial product.

However, information may be shared with or processed by third parties where reasonably necessary to operate the Website or provide related services.

These may include:

Service Providers

We may use third-party providers for:

  • Website hosting
  • Website security
  • Analytics
  • Content delivery
  • Website performance
  • Email or communication services
  • Technical support
  • Advertising
  • Other website-related services

Analytics Providers

Analytics providers such as Google Analytics may process website usage information on our behalf or under their own applicable terms and policies.

Advertising Partners

Advertising providers may process information through cookies or similar technologies to provide and measure advertising.

Affiliate Partners

Affiliate networks and merchants may receive referral information when users click affiliate links.

Legal and Regulatory Requirements

We may disclose information where reasonably necessary to:

  • Comply with applicable laws
  • Respond to lawful requests
  • Comply with court orders or government authorities
  • Protect our legal rights
  • Investigate fraud, abuse, or security incidents
  • Protect the safety and security of users or the Website

10. Third-Party Websites and Services

TopCityPick.com contains links to third-party websites, including business websites, booking platforms, travel services, affiliate merchants, social media platforms, maps, and other external services.

Once you leave TopCityPick.com and visit a third-party website, that website’s own privacy policy, terms, and practices will apply.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, availability, or data handling practices of third-party websites.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any external website before providing personal information.

11. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect information handled through TopCityPick.com from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, loss, or disclosure.

However, no website, server, or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

You should also take reasonable steps to protect your own information, including using secure devices and avoiding sharing sensitive information through unsecured channels.

12. Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, to provide our services, maintain business and website records, resolve disputes, prevent abuse, comply with legal requirements, or protect our legitimate interests.

The retention period may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.

Information processed by third-party services, such as analytics or advertising providers, may be retained according to their respective policies and settings.

13. Children’s Privacy

TopCityPick.com is intended for a general audience and is not specifically directed at children.

We do not knowingly request or intentionally collect personal information from children where prohibited by applicable law.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that we can review the matter and take appropriate action where required.

14. Your Privacy Choices and Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have certain rights relating to your personal information.

These may include the ability to:

  • Ask what personal information we may hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of information where applicable
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
  • Raise a privacy-related concern or complaint
  • Manage certain cookie and advertising preferences

You can also control or delete cookies through your browser settings.

Where applicable, we will provide reasonable methods for users to exercise their privacy rights.

India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 establishes a framework concerning the processing of digital personal data and provides rights and obligations in relation to such processing. The Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 were notified by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on November 14, 2025.

The exact rights, obligations, and implementation requirements applicable to a particular situation may depend on the law in force and the nature of the processing involved.

15. International Data Transfers

Some of our technology, analytics, advertising, hosting, security, or affiliate service providers may process information in countries outside India.

Where information is processed outside India, such processing may be subject to the laws and privacy practices applicable to those service providers and jurisdictions.

We take reasonable steps to use service providers that maintain appropriate safeguards for the information they process.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when our Website, services, technologies, business practices, or applicable legal requirements change.

When we make changes, 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 TopCityPick.com handles information.

17. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the way information is handled on TopCityPick.com, please contact us:

Website: TopCityPick.com
Privacy Contact: bloggentle (@) gmail.com

We will review privacy-related enquiries and respond as reasonably appropriate under applicable law.

Important: This Privacy Policy is intended to explain TopCityPick.com’s general privacy practices in clear language. It is not a substitute for legal advice. You should ensure that the final version accurately reflects the analytics, advertising, affiliate networks, cookies, plugins, listing forms, hosting providers, and other third-party services actually used on the Website.