IndianFilmBlog.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://indianfilmblog.com/ (the “Site”), which provides news, reviews, and commentary on the Indian film industry. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have over it.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that allows us to operate the Site, deliver content, and interact with you. This information generally falls into two categories:
1.1 Personal Data You Provide Directly
We collect this data only when you choose to provide it to us, such as when you:
- Subscribe to our Newsletter: We collect your email address (and optionally your name) to send you updates, news, and promotional content.
- Leave Comments: If the Site allows comments, we collect your name/username, email address, and the content of your comment. We also record your IP address to help with spam detection.
- Contact Us: We collect your name and email address when you use a contact form or send us a direct email.
1.2 Data Collected Automatically (Usage Data)
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and activity:
- Log Data: Your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, device type, operating system, the pages you visit, the time and date of your visit, and referring website addresses.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We and our service providers use cookies, pixels, and web beacons to remember your preferences, analyze traffic, and facilitate advertising.
2. How We Use Your Information
We process your Personal Data for specific purposes, based on legal grounds where applicable:
- To Run and Maintain the Site: To ensure the proper functioning of the Site and to provide you with access to our articles and features.
- To Send Marketing Communications: If you subscribe, to send you our newsletters, updates, and promotional material. (Based on your consent).
- For Analytics and Improvement: To monitor and analyze Site traffic, user engagement, and content popularity, which helps us improve the quality and relevance of our blog posts.
- To Display Personalized Advertising: To serve you relevant ads through third-party advertising partners (see Section 3.2), which funds the operation of the Site. (Based on your consent via a cookie banner).
- To Respond to Inquiries: To respond to your comments, questions, and other requests.
3. Sharing and Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell your Personal Data. We share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
3.1 Service Providers and Vendors
We use third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service (“Service Providers”), such as:
- Website Hosting: [[Insert Hosting Provider, e.g., Bluehost, SiteGround]]
- Email Marketing: [[Insert Email Service Provider, e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit]]
- Analytics: Google Analytics (to track and report website traffic).
3.2 Advertising Partners
We partner with third-party advertising networks that use cookies and similar technologies to show you relevant advertisements on our Site and across the internet.
- Google AdSense/Google Ads: We partner with Google, which uses the DoubleClick DART cookie to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our Site and other sites on the Internet.
- [Insert Name of Other Ad Network, if applicable]
3.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your Personal Data if required by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect our rights, or protect the personal safety of users or the public.
4. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your Personal Data:
- Right to Access: The right to request copies of the Personal Data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: The right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete Personal Data.
- Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): The right to request that we delete your Personal Data, under certain conditions.
- Right to Object: The right to object to our processing of your Personal Data (e.g., opting out of marketing).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
5. Controlling Your Communications and Cookies
- Unsubscribing from Email: You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link clearly visible at the bottom of every email we send.
- Managing Cookies: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. If you disable cookies, some areas of our Site may not function properly. We recommend you use our Cookie Consent Banner (if applicable) to manage your preferences.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: admin@indianfilmblog.com