# Privacy Policy for Bharat Journal Android & IOS App and Website
Last updated: 13th July, 2024
Introduction
Welcome to Bharat Journal (“App”) & (“Website”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy. This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you use our App & Website, and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information.
Information We Collect
1. Information You Provide to Us
Personal Data: When you register on our App or Website, subscribe to our newsletter, or engage with certain features, you may provide personal information such as your name, email address, and any other details you choose to share.
Feedback and Correspondence: If you contact us via email or other communication methods, we will collect the information you provide in your correspondence.
2. Information We Collect Automatically
Usage Data: We collect information on how you use our App or Website, such as the pages you view and the actions you take.
Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access our App or Website, including the hardware model, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
3. Information from Third Parties
Third-Party Services: If you interact with third-party services integrated into our App or Website(e.g., Google Analytics), those services may provide us with information about your interactions.
How We Use Your Information
To Provide and Improve Our Services
– To provide, operate, maintain, and improve our App & Website.
– To personalize your experience and tailor content and recommendations to your preferences.
– To respond to your comments, questions, and requests, and provide customer service.
For Marketing and Communications
– To send you promotional messages and other information that may be of interest to you.
– To send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages.
For Analytics and Performance
– To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our App & Website.
Sharing Your Information
Service Providers
We did not share your information with third-party vendors and service providers, we Only Use it to maintaining our App, analytics, customer service, and marketing.
Legal Obligations and Protection
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
Business Transfers
In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business by another company, we may share or transfer your information.
Your Choices
Access and Update Your Information
You can access and update your personal information by logging into your account settings within the App or Website
Marketing Communications
You can opt-out of receiving promotional messages from us by following the instructions in those messages or by contacting us directly.
Data Retention
1. Types of Data Retained
Personal Information: Includes information such as your name, email address, and other data you provide when you register or interact with our App.
Usage Data: Information about how you use our App, including interaction data, device information, and other analytical data.
2. Retention Periods
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
Personal Information: Retained for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you delete your account, your personal information will be deleted or anonymized within 7days, except where we are required by law to retain it for a longer period.
Usage Data: Retained for analytical purposes and to improve our services. This data is typically anonymized and aggregated. Specific retention periods for usage data can vary but are generally retained for no more than 1 year.
3. Legal and Regulatory Obligations
Certain data may be retained for longer periods if required by law or regulatory obligations, such as tax, accounting, or other legal requirements.
Data Deletion
1. User-Initiated Deletion
Account Deletion: You can request the deletion of your account at any time by contacting us at contact@bharatjournal.com . Upon receiving your request, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 7 days, except where retention is required by law.
Data Portability: Before deleting your account, you may request a copy of your personal data in a commonly used format.
2. Automatic Deletion
We implement automatic data deletion processes for certain types of data to ensure compliance with our retention policy. For example:
Inactive accounts: If your account remains inactive for a period of 1 year, we may delete your account and associated data after providing you with a notice of our intention to do so.
3. Data Anonymization
In cases where deletion is not feasible (e.g., due to technical constraints), we will anonymize your data so that it can no longer be associated with you.
Security Measures
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your data during retention and deletion processes. This includes encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access your personal data.
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Request deletion of your personal data.
Object to or restrict the processing of your data.
Request data portability.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@bharatjournal.com
Security
We take reasonable measures to help protect your information from loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
– Email: contact@bharatjournal.com
– Address: A7 Mayfair, S V Road, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050
– Phone: 1800 26 777 80