Privacy Policy: How We Use Your Information

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information you provide

Name
Email address
Any information you include when contacting us, submitting tips, or subscribing

1.2 Information collected automatically

When you access the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect:

IP address and approximate location
Device, operating system, and browser details
Pages viewed, referring/exit pages, and time spent
Identifiers via cookies and similar technologies

1.3 Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and local storage to operate the Site, remember preferences, analyze traffic, and personalize content and ads. You can control cookies via your browser settings; disabling cookies may limit certain features.

2. How We Use Your Information

Provide, operate, and maintain the Site
Publish news, send newsletters (with your consent), and respond to inquiries
Monitor usage, prevent fraud, and improve performance and user experience
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

3. Payments & Data Security

Payments made on this website are securely processed through RBI-authorized third-party payment gateway Razorpay. We do not store or process sensitive payment information such as credit/debit card numbers, UPI details, or banking credentials on our servers. All payment transactions are encrypted and handled directly by the payment gateway in compliance with applicable laws and security standards.

4. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

5. Data Sharing

We may share information with:

Service providers who assist with hosting, analytics, email delivery, security, and advertising
Legal authorities when required by law or to protect rights, safety, and property
Business transfers in connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale

6. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

7. Your Choices and Rights

Emails: You can unsubscribe from our emails using the link in the message or by contacting us.
Cookies: Adjust your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies.
Access/Deletion: Depending on your jurisdiction, you may request access to or deletion of your personal information by contacting us.

8. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us to request deletion.

9. International Users

If you access the Site from outside India, you understand your information may be processed in countries that may have different data protection laws than your country.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page with a new effective date. Your continued use of the Site means you accept the updated Policy.