Effective Date: 10/10/2024
Introduction
At Times of Rising (“we”, “our”, or “us”), accessible at timesofrising.com, we prioritize your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit or interact with our Q&A platform. Please read this policy carefully. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please refrain from using our website.
1. Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal information to enhance your experience on our website. The types of data we collect include:
1.1 Personal Information:
When you register, ask or answer questions, or participate in our community, we may collect:
- Full name
- Email address
- Username
- Profile picture (if provided)
- Contact details (when necessary)
- Any additional information you voluntarily provide in your profile or posts
1.2 Non-Personal Information:
Automatically collected data may include:
- Browser type and version
- IP address
- Operating system
- Device information
- Usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on pages)
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and gather additional data for analytics.
2. Use of Your Information
We use your information to:
- Operate and maintain the website
- Personalize your user experience
- Respond to inquiries and provide customer service
- Process transactions and payments
- Send administrative updates (e.g., account information, changes to terms)
- Improve the content, functionality, and design of the website
- Conduct internal analytics and research
- Prevent and detect fraudulent or illegal activities
3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:
- With your consent: We may share your information with third parties if you give us explicit permission to do so.
- Service providers: We may share data with trusted service providers to assist with website operations, including payment processors, cloud storage, and analytics services. These providers are obligated to protect your data and only use it for the services they provide.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as in response to legal processes, court orders, or government regulations, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our legal rights or comply with the law.
4. Data Storage and Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Non-personal information may be retained indefinitely for analytical purposes.
If you close your account, we will retain limited data to comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes.
5. Your Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal data under Indian law. These include:
- Access: You can request access to your personal information.
- Correction: You may request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data under specific conditions.
- Objection: You may object to the processing of your data for direct marketing purposes.
To exercise these rights, please contact us.
6. Security of Your Information
We take reasonable steps to ensure the security of your personal data and protect it from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to personalize your experience and analyze website usage. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may limit the functionality of the website.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website after any changes are made constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed following the laws of India. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of India.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
Times of Rising Support Team
Email: contact@timesofrising.com
Phone: +91 7014669221
By using Times of Rising, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
