Effective Date: [1 January 2025]
At Swarnim Samay (accessible from swarnimsamay.com), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect the information you provide while using our website. By accessing and using our site, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of the website.
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union, and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for users in California. It also outlines our compliance with Google AdSense’s privacy policies.
1. Information We Collect
When you visit Swarnim Samay, we may collect both personal and non-personal information.
a) Personal Information
Personal data is only collected when you voluntarily provide it, such as when you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or participate in a survey or feedback form. The personal information we may collect includes:
- Name
- Email address
- IP address (for security purposes)
- Communication history (e.g., emails sent to us)
b) Non-Personal Information
We also collect non-personal data automatically as you interact with our website. This information does not identify you directly and is collected through cookies and other tracking technologies. It may include:
- Device type (e.g., mobile or desktop)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited on our site
- Time and date of your visit
- Referring/exit pages
- Search terms used
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:
- Improving the website: To analyze how users interact with the website and improve our content and services.
- User communication: To respond to inquiries, comments, and requests you send us.
- Advertising: To display relevant advertisements through third-party advertising services like Google AdSense.
- Analytics: To analyze traffic on the website and understand user behavior using tools like Google Analytics.
- Compliance with legal obligations: To fulfill our legal and regulatory obligations.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Swarnim Samay uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze usage patterns, and serve targeted advertisements.
a) What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small files placed on your device by websites you visit. These files store information about your activity on the site, such as your preferences and usage patterns.
b) Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the basic operation of the website (e.g., to enable secure login).
- Performance/Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous data on how users navigate the site and identify areas for improvement.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used by third-party advertisers like Google AdSense to serve personalized ads based on your interests and previous site visits.
c) Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. You can choose to block cookies, delete cookies, or set notifications when cookies are being sent. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on the website.
4. Third-Party Tools and Advertisements
a) Google AdSense
Swarnim Samay displays advertisements through Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your past visits to our website and other sites on the internet.
- How Google Uses Your Data: Google collects data through cookies to serve more relevant ads to you. For more information about how Google uses data, please refer to Google’s Privacy & Terms.
- Ad Personalization: You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the Google Ads Settings page.
b) Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our site. This helps us improve the performance of our website and user experience. Google Analytics collects information such as your IP address, browser type, time spent on our site, and pages visited.
- For more information on how Google collects and processes data, please visit Google Analytics Privacy Policy.
c) Other Third-Party Services
In addition to Google, we may use other third-party services for advertisements, analytics, or content. These third parties may use cookies or other tracking technologies to collect data. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party providers to understand how your data is handled.
5. User Rights
Swarnim Samay respects your rights regarding your personal data. Depending on your location, you may have the following rights under applicable data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA):
a) Right to Access
You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you. You can request a copy of your data by contacting us at swarnimsamaynews@gmail.com.
b) Right to Rectification
If your personal data is incorrect or incomplete, you have the right to request corrections. To update your information, please contact us at the above email address.
c) Right to Deletion
You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., for legal or compliance reasons). If you wish to delete your data, please contact us at swarnimsamaynews@gmail.com.
d) Right to Object
You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes, such as direct marketing. You may exercise this right by contacting us directly.
e) Right to Data Portability
If applicable, you have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and transfer it to another organization.
f) Right to Withdraw Consent
If we process your data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. To do so, please contact us at swarnimsamaynews@gmail.com.
g) California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Rights
If you are a resident of California, you have specific rights under the CCPA, including the right to request:
- The categories of personal data we have collected about you.
- The purposes for which we have collected or shared your data.
- The right to delete your personal data.
For more information, or to exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us at swarnimsamaynews@gmail.com.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data. However, no system can be 100% secure. While we take reasonable steps to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Swarnim Samay may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights under applicable data protection laws, please contact us:
- Email: swarnimsamaynews@gmail.com
By using our website, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection and use of your data as outlined herein.
