Your Privacy Matters
At Apnijanta, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website.
1. Introduction
Apnijanta.com ("we," "us," "our") operates this website to provide news, information, and blog content to our users ("you," "your"). This Privacy Policy explains:
- What personal data we collect and why we collect it
- How we use your personal data
- Your rights regarding your personal data
- How we protect your information
- How to contact us about privacy concerns
By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
- Name, email address (when you contact us or subscribe)
- Phone number (when provided in contact forms)
- Comments and feedback you provide
- Newsletter subscription preferences
- IP address and location information
- Browser type and version
- Device information (mobile, desktop, tablet)
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website information
- Website usage analytics
- User preferences and settings
- Advertising and marketing data
- Social media interaction data
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
Website Operations:
- Provide and maintain our website services
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Process newsletter subscriptions and send updates
- Improve website functionality and user experience
Analytics and Improvement:
- Analyze website usage and traffic patterns
- Understand user preferences and behavior
- Optimize content and website performance
- Generate statistical reports (anonymized data)
Marketing and Communication:
- Send newsletters and promotional content (with consent)
- Personalize advertising and content
- Social media engagement and sharing
- Market research and feedback collection
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you voluntarily provide information or agree to cookies
- Legitimate Interest: For website analytics, security, and improvement
- Contractual Necessity: To provide services you've requested
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect your data:
Google Services:
- Google Analytics: Website traffic and user behavior analysis
- Google AdSense: Advertising and monetization
- Google Fonts: Website typography and design
- reCAPTCHA: Spam protection and security
Social Media Platforms:
- Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest
- Social sharing buttons and widgets
- Social media login options (if available)
Communication Tools:
- Email service providers for newsletters
- Contact form processing services
- WhatsApp Business API for customer support
Note: These third parties have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they handle your data.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Your Rights Under GDPR and Data Protection Laws:
- Request copies of your personal data
- Know what data we have about you
- Understand how we use your data
- Correct inaccurate personal data
- Update incomplete information
- Request data modifications
- Request deletion of your data
- "Right to be forgotten"
- Withdraw consent for processing
- Object to data processing
- Restrict how we use your data
- Data portability requests
How to Exercise Your Rights: Contact us at info@apnijanta.com with your request. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data:
Technical Safeguards:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Secure server infrastructure and hosting
- Regular security updates and patches
- Firewall protection and monitoring
Administrative Safeguards:
- Limited access to personal data
- Staff training on data protection
- Regular security audits and assessments
- Incident response procedures
Data Breach Notification: In case of a data breach, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities within 72 hours as required by law.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:
- Contact Form Data: 2 years after last contact
- Newsletter Subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
- Analytics Data: 26 months (Google Analytics standard)
- Legal Requirements: As required by applicable laws
- Cookies: Various periods based on cookie type
After the retention period expires, we securely delete or anonymize your personal data.
10. International Data Transfers
Data Transfer Information:
Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of India, including:
- United States (Google services, analytics)
- European Union (various service providers)
- Other countries where our service providers operate
We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:
- Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
- Standard contractual clauses
- Privacy Shield frameworks (where applicable)
- Binding corporate rules
11. Children's Privacy
Protection of Minors:
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 years old.
If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13:
- We will delete the information immediately
- We will not use the data for any purpose
- We will not disclose the data to third parties
Parents and Guardians: If you believe your child has provided personal data to us, please contact us immediately at info@apnijanta.com.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Policy Updates:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes:
- We will update the "Last Updated" date
- We will notify users of significant changes
- We may send email notifications for major updates
- Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.
13. Contact Information
Privacy Questions & Requests
For any privacy-related questions, concerns, or requests, please contact us:
info@apnijanta.com
(Subject: Privacy Policy Inquiry)
Phone:
+91 79749 84632
Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM IST
Apnijanta Privacy Officer
D3 Danish nagar, Rajat vihar
Bhopal, MP 462026
India
Response Time:
We will respond to your privacy requests within 30 days of receipt.
14. Regulatory Authority
Data Protection Authority:
If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data and are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.
For users in India: You may contact the appropriate government data protection office or regulatory body.
For users in the EU: You may contact your local data protection authority or the European Data Protection Board.
By using Apnijanta.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please do not use our website.
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