Effective Date: June 23, 2025
At India Gaurav (https://indiagaurav.com/), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. This Privacy Policy explains our data practices for our news blog website and applies to all users who visit, interact with, or access our services. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide a better user experience, improve our services, and deliver relevant content and advertisements. The types of information we collect include:
a. Personal Information
- Voluntarily Provided Information: When you contact us via email, submit feedback, or subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect details such as your name, email address, or other information you provide.
- User Contributions: If you submit comments, news tips, or other content, we may collect associated information (e.g., username, email).
b. Non-Personal Information
- Automatically Collected Data: When you visit our website, we collect information through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referring website or source
- Analytics Data: We use tools like Google Analytics to track user behavior and site performance (e.g., page views, session duration).
- Advertising Data: Our third-party advertising partners, such as Google AdSense, may collect data to serve personalized ads based on your interests.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain our website.
- To deliver relevant news content and improve user experience.
- To send newsletters or updates (with your consent).
- To respond to your inquiries, feedback, or news tips.
- To analyze website performance and user behavior through analytics tools.
- To serve personalized advertisements via third-party partners like Google AdSense.
- To comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality and deliver personalized content. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:
- Remember your preferences (e.g., language settings).
- Analyze site traffic and user behavior.
- Serve relevant ads through Google AdSense and other partners.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website. For more information, see our Cookie Policy below.
4. Third-Party Services
We partner with third-party services that may collect or process data on our behalf, including:
- Google AdSense: Serves advertisements and collects data to personalize ads. Learn more at Google’s Privacy Policy.
- Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and performance. See Google Analytics Privacy.
- Social Media Platforms: If you interact with our content via social media (e.g., Twitter/X, Facebook), those platforms may collect data based on their privacy policies.
These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data in the following cases:
- With service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics) who operate under strict confidentiality agreements.
- To comply with legal requirements, such as responding to subpoenas or court orders.
- To protect our rights, safety, or property, or that of our users.
- With your consent or at your direction.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online transmission is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You share information with us at your own risk.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location (e.g., under GDPR or CCPA), you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:
- Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
- Opt-Out: Opt out of personalized ads or newsletters (via unsubscribe links or by contacting us).
- Cookie Preferences: Manage cookies through your browser or our cookie consent tool.
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@indiagaurav.com.
8. International Data Transfers
India Gaurav is based in India, and your data may be processed in India or other countries where our service providers operate. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your data to these locations, which may have different privacy laws than your country.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we discover such data, we will delete it promptly. Contact us if you believe we have collected information from a minor.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
- Email: gauravindia896@gmail.com
- Mailing Address: India Gaurav, Hno 32/10 sundran maholla, Haryana, Kaithal, India, 136027
12. Cookie Policy
As part of our commitment to transparency, we outline our use of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality (e.g., navigation, security).
- Analytics Cookies: Collect data on site usage (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Advertising Cookies: Enable personalized ads via Google AdSense and partners.
- Social Media Cookies: Facilitate sharing content on platforms like Twitter/X or Facebook.
You can opt out of non-essential cookies via our cookie consent tool or browser settings. Note that opting out may impact your experience.
Thank you for trusting India Gaurav with your information. We are dedicated to protecting your privacy while delivering high-quality news content.