Privacy Policy

Welcome to EthnicCollage.in. Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with any part of this policy, please do not use our site.

Table of Contents

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information You Provide

Account & Profile Data: Name, email address, password (if you register or subscribe).
Communications: Messages you send via contact forms, comments, or email.
Contributions: User-generated content (e.g., guest posts, feedback).

b. Automatically Collected Data

Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, click paths, referring URLs.
Device & Technical Data: IP address, browser type/version, operating system, device identifiers, screen resolution.

c. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tools to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

To Provide & Improve Services: Personalize your experience, deliver relevant content, and continually refine our offerings.
Communication: Send newsletters, updates, and respond to inquiries or comments.
Security & Fraud Prevention: Monitor, detect, and prevent unauthorized or malicious activity.
Analytics & Research: Understand user behavior to optimize site structure, design, and content strategy.

3. Information Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We may share data in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: Trusted vendors who help operate our website (e.g., hosting providers, email delivery services).
Legal Compliance: When required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice provided to you before your personal data is transferred.

4. Third-Party Links & Advertisers

Our site may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, or services (e.g., social media platforms, advertising networks). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites. We encourage you to read their respective privacy policies.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures (such as encryption, access controls, and secure servers) to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no online transmission or storage system is absolutely secure.

6. Children’s Privacy

EthnicCollage.in is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such data, we will promptly delete it. If you believe we might have any information from a child under 13, please contact us.

7. Your Choices

Access & Correction: You may review, update, or delete your personal information by logging into your account or contacting us at privacy@ethniccollage.in.
Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from marketing communications by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting us directly.
Cookie Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. We will post the revised date at the top and, when appropriate, provide additional notice (e.g., email notification). Please review this page periodically.