**1. Introduction**
Welcome to Indian Heritage Post (IHP). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your personal information when you use the IHP website and services. By accessing our website, you agree to abide by the practices described in this policy. Indian Heritage Post (IHP) is dedicated to safeguarding your privacy and adheres to European data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, utilize, disclose, and protect your personal information when you access and use the IHP website and services. Your usage of our website implies consent to the practices described in this policy.
**2. Information We Collect**
We collect different types of information, including:
– Personal Information: Such as your name, email address, and contact details when you subscribe to our newsletter or interact with us on our website.
– Usage Data: Information about your website interactions, such as pages visited, time spent, and actions taken.
– Cookies and Similar Technologies: We utilize cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather website usage analytics.
**3. Lawful Basis for Processing**
In accordance with GDPR, we process your personal information based on the following lawful bases:
– Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific processing purposes, like subscribing to our newsletter.
– Legitimate Interests: We may process your data for legitimate interests, such as enhancing our services and delivering relevant content.
**4. Use of Information**
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
– To provide and enhance our services and content on the IHP website.
– To personalize your experience and deliver relevant content based on your interests.
– To communicate with you, respond to inquiries, and send newsletters or promotional materials.
– To analyze website usage and trends to improve our platform and services.
**5. Disclosure of Information**
We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:
– With service providers and partners who assist us in delivering our services and maintaining the website.
– With your consent, when you participate in interviews, opinion editorials, or other user-contributed content.
– As required by law, to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights, safety, or property.
**6. Third-Party Links**
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies before interacting with them.
**7. Data Security**
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. However, while we strive to safeguard your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security due to the nature of data transmission over the internet.
**8. Children’s Privacy**
The IHP website is not directed towards children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If we become aware of any such data, we will promptly take appropriate steps to delete it.
**9. International Data Transfer**
As IHP covers news from India and worldwide, your personal information may be processed in countries outside your own. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your data to such countries.
**10. Data Retention**
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws.
**11. Data Subject Rights**
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
– Right to Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: You have the right to request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
– Right to Restriction of Processing: You may request us to restrict the processing of your data in certain situations.
– Right to Data Portability: You can request the transfer of your data to another data controller.
– Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your data in certain cases.
**12. Changes to this Policy**
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Any modifications will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly.
**13. Contact Us**
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at indianheritagepost@gmail.com
Last updated: 02/08/2023
For European Union users, please note that the Privacy Policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and European data protection laws.”