Effective Date: 14th Oct 2024
At Bhogul (the “Blog”), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with European, US state, and Indian regulations.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information when you subscribe to our blog or interact with our services:
- Name: To personalize the content we share with you.
- Email Address: To provide updates, newsletters, and information on the latest releases and blog posts.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To personalize your experience on our blog.
- To send periodic newsletters and updates related to technology, marketing, and lifestyle.
- To respond to inquiries, requests, or feedback.
- To improve our blog’s content and user experience.
3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data (GDPR Compliance)
Per the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: By subscribing to our blog or voluntarily providing your details, you consent to our data processing.
- Legitimate Interest: We have a legitimate interest in using your personal information to improve our services and content.
4. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: You may request access to your data.
- Right to Rectification: You may request correction of any inaccurate data.
- Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your data.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request a limitation on processing your data under certain conditions.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
5. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), residents of California have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect, use, and share.
- Request Deletion of their personal information.
- Opt-Out of the sale of their personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information).
- Non-discrimination for exercising these rights.
If you are a California resident and wish to exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
6. Indian Information Technology (IT) Act Compliance
In compliance with the Indian Information Technology Act, of 2000, we:
- Take reasonable security measures to protect your data.
- Provide users with the ability to review and correct their information.
To request any corrections or review of your information, contact us at info@bhogul.com.
7. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which we collected it, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
8. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with service providers (such as email distribution platforms) who assist us in operating our blog, provided they comply with applicable regulations.
9. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our blog. Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our content and improve the overall user experience. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.
10. Security Measures
We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online transmission of data can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, and we cannot be held responsible for breaches beyond our control.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our blog is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us, and we will delete such information.
12. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of any significant updates by posting the new policy on this page with the updated effective date.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at info@bhogul.com.
