This Privacy Policy ("Policy") outlines how personally identifiable information ("Personal Information") you provide on the www.ghartakshiksha.com website ("Website" or "Service"), along with any associated products and services (collectively, "Services"), is collected, protected, and used. It also details the options available to you regarding our use of your Personal Information and how you can access and update this data. This Policy serves as a legally binding agreement between you ("User", "you", or "your") and the Website operator ("Operator", "we", "us", or "our"). By accessing and using the Website and Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Policy. Please note, this Policy does not apply to companies that we do not own or control or to individuals we do not employ or manage.
Automatic Information Collection
When you access the Website, our servers automatically log information sent by your browser. This data may include details such as your device's IP address, browser type and version, operating system, language preferences, the webpage you visited before accessing our Website, the pages you visit on our Website and Services, time spent on those pages, search queries, access times and dates, and other relevant statistics.
The information collected automatically is used solely to identify potential cases of abuse and to gather statistical information about Website and Service usage. This statistical data is not aggregated in a way that would identify any specific user.
Personal Information Collection
You can access and use the Website and Services without disclosing any information that could identify you as an individual. However, to use certain features of the Website, you may be asked to provide Personal Information (e.g., your name and email address). We collect and store any information you knowingly provide when you create an account or fill out any online forms on the Website. This may include:
- Personal details such as name and country of residence
- Contact information like email address and physical address
- Account details including username, unique user ID, and password
- Geolocation data (latitude and longitude)
- Information about other individuals, such as family members or friends
- Any other materials you voluntarily submit, such as articles, images, and feedback
You may choose not to provide your Personal Information, but this may limit your ability to use certain features on the Website. If you are unsure about what information is required, feel free to contact us.
Use and Processing of Collected Information
To provide you with access to the Website and Services, or to fulfill a legal obligation, we may need to collect and use certain Personal Information. If you do not provide the requested information, we may be unable to offer the requested products or services. We may collect Personal Information directly from you via the Website and Services or from other sources. The collected information may be used for the following purposes:
- Creating and managing user accounts
- Sending administrative information
- Responding to inquiries and providing support
- Requesting user feedback
- Improving user experience
- Administering prize draws and competitions
- Enforcing terms and conditions and policies
- Protecting against abuse and malicious users
- Responding to legal requests and preventing harm
- Operating the Website and Services
The processing of your Personal Information depends on how you interact with the Website and Services, your location, and whether one of the following conditions applies:
- You have given consent for specific purposes (this does not apply when processing is subject to European data protection laws);
- The provision of information is necessary for performing an agreement with you or for pre-contractual obligations;
- Processing is required to comply with a legal obligation;
- Processing is related to a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in us;
- Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or those of a third party.
In certain legislations, we may process your information until you object to such processing (opt-out), without relying on consent or other legal bases. We will clarify the specific legal basis that applies, especially if the provision of Personal Information is a statutory, contractual, or necessary requirement for entering a contract.
Managing Information
You have the ability to delete certain Personal Information we hold about you. The options for deleting your Personal Information may vary as the Website and Services evolve. However, when you delete your information, we may retain a copy for the duration necessary to comply with our obligations to affiliates and partners, and for the purposes described in this Policy. If you wish to delete your Personal Information or permanently close your account, you can do so through your account settings on the Website.
Disclosure of Information
Depending on the requested Services or to complete any transaction, we may share your information with your consent with trusted third parties that assist us in operating the Website and Services. We do not share Personal Information with unaffiliated third parties. These service providers are authorized to use your information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf or comply with legal requirements. We share your Personal Information only with third parties whose privacy policies are consistent with ours or who agree to abide by our policies. These third parties are given Personal Information necessary to perform their functions, and they are not authorized to use or disclose it for other purposes.
We will disclose any Personal Information we collect, use, or receive if required by law or when we believe that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.
Retention of Information
We will retain and use your Personal Information as long as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. After the retention period expires, Personal Information will be deleted. Once deleted, rights such as access, erasure, rectification, and data portability cannot be enforced.
User Rights
You may exercise certain rights regarding your information processed by us, including:
- Withdrawing consent previously given for processing your information;
- Objecting to the processing of your information if it is done on a legal basis other than consent;
- Learning if your information is being processed, and obtaining disclosure and a copy of the information;
- Verifying the accuracy of your information and requesting updates or corrections;
- Restricting the processing of your information under certain circumstances;
- Obtaining the erasure of your Personal Information under certain circumstances.
Privacy of Children
We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 18. If you are under 18, please do not submit any Personal Information through the Website and Services. We encourage parents and guardians to monitor their children's online activity and enforce this Policy by instructing their children not to provide Personal Information without permission. If you believe that a child under 18 has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us immediately.
Cookies
The Website and Services use "cookies" to personalize your online experience. A cookie is a text file placed on your hard disk by a web server. Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses. They are uniquely assigned to you and can only be read by a web server in the domain that issued the cookie. Cookies are used for statistical purposes to operate the Website and Services. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings, but declining cookies may limit your ability to use the full features of the Website and Services.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a Do Not Track feature that signals to websites that you do not wish to be tracked. The Website and Services are not set up to respond to Do Not Track signals, but we limit our use and collection of your personal information as described in this Policy.
Email Marketing
We offer electronic newsletters, which you may subscribe to voluntarily. Your email address will remain confidential, and we will not disclose it to third parties, except as outlined in the information use and processing section. All emails will clearly state the sender and provide contact information. You may unsubscribe from newsletters or marketing emails at any time, but you will continue to receive essential transactional emails.
Links to Other Resources
The Website and Services may contain links to external resources not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of each site that collects Personal Information.
Information Security
We store the information you provide on secure servers, protected from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect against unauthorized access and use of your Personal Information. However, no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. By using the Website and Services, you acknowledge that there are security and privacy limitations of the Internet beyond our control.
Data Breach
If we become aware of a security breach that compromises the Website and Services or discloses users' Personal Information to unauthorized third parties, we will take appropriate measures, including investigation, reporting, and cooperation with law enforcement. We will notify affected individuals if there is a reasonable risk of harm or if required by law, and will post a notice on the Website or contact you directly.
Changes and Amendments
We reserve the right to modify this Policy at any time. Any material changes to the way we treat Personal Information will be communicated by updating the "last updated" date on this page. We may also notify you through other means. The updated version of this Policy will take effect immediately upon posting unless otherwise stated. Continued use of the Website and Services after changes are posted indicates your acceptance of those changes.
Acceptance of This Policy
By accessing and using the Website and Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Policy, you are not authorized to use the Website and Services.
Contact Us
For more information about this Policy or to address any concerns regarding your Personal Information, please contact us via the contact form on the Website or by email at abadheshdelhi2015@gmail.com