Effective Date: 27th December 2024
QISSA - Celebrating Stories of India(“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share your data when you use our website or mobile application (collectively, the “Platform”).
We collect information from and about you in the following ways:
Account Information: When you register, we collect your name, email address, username, and password.
Subscription Details: If you subscribe to premium services, we collect payment details (such as credit card information) via secure payment gateways.
Feedback and Correspondence: When you contact us or submit feedback, we collect details like your email address and the content of your message.
User-Generated Content: Information you provide in comments, forums, or article submissions.
Usage Data: Pages visited, articles read, clicks, time spent on the platform, and navigation patterns.
Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, IP address, unique device identifiers, and mobile network.
Cookies and Tracking: Data from cookies, beacons, and similar technologies for analytics, functionality, and personalization.
Social Media Login: If you log in using social media platforms (e.g., Google, Facebook), we may collect your public profile information.
Advertising Partners: Information about your interaction with ads shown on or off the platform.
We use your information to:
Deliver content, notifications, and recommendations tailored to your preferences.
Maintain and enhance platform functionality.
Send newsletters, updates, and alerts based on your preferences.
Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
Analyze user behavior to understand trends and improve our content and services.
Conduct market research and performance analysis.
Customize the content and advertisements displayed to you.
Save your preferences and settings for future use.
Comply with legal obligations and protect against unauthorized activities, fraud, or abuse.
We may share your information with:
Hosting, analytics, payment processors, and email services. These third parties are bound by confidentiality agreements.
We share aggregated, non-identifiable data with advertising networks to display relevant ads.
When required by law, or to protect our legal rights, users, or others.
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of the business transaction.
You can access, update, or delete your personal information via your account settings or by contacting us.
Unsubscribe from emails using the link provided in our messages.
Disable cookies through browser settings or opt out of targeted ads via your system / device settings
Request a copy of your data in a structured format for transfer to another service.
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
Disable cookies through browser settings or opt out of targeted ads via your system / device settings
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements.
We implement advanced security measures, including:
Data encryption (HTTPS, SSL/TLS).
Secure access controls and multi-factor authentication.
Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
While we strive to protect your data, no system can guarantee 100% security.
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Remember user preferences and settings.
Provide personalized content and advertisements.
Track website/app performance.
You can manage cookies via your browser settings or opt-out tools like Your Online Choices.
Our platform may contain links to external websites or integrate third-party services (e.g., social media/ google maps ). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before engaging.
Our platform is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Parents/guardians can contact us to remove such data.
If you access our services outside India, your data may be transferred and stored in countries with different data protection laws. We ensure these transfers comply with legal safeguards.
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted with the revised “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review the policy periodically.
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, reach out to us at:
Email: hello@thebluetick.org
Phone: +91 - 81 9755 9755