Effective Date: 15 August 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to Mahaplus.in. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to ensure its security when you access our services, either directly through our website or via third-party services like Facebook or Google.
By using Mahaplus.in, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
a. Personal Information Provided by You
- Account Information: When you create an account on Mahaplus.in, we collect personal data such as your name, email address, and password.
- Login via Third-Party Providers: If you choose to log in using Facebook or Google, we collect the information shared with us by these platforms, which may include your name, email address, profile picture, and other publicly available profile information.
b. Automatically Collected Information
- Device and Usage Information: We collect information about your device (such as IP address, browser type, and operating system) and how you interact with our website, including pages visited and links clicked.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your user experience and analyze website traffic. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our services, including personalizing your experience on Mahaplus.in.
- To process account creation and login, including via Facebook and Google.
- To communicate with you about updates, newsletters, and promotional offers (you may opt out of these communications at any time).
- To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities to improve site functionality and security.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect the rights, property, or safety of Mahaplus.in, our users, and the public.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Third-Party Service Providers: We work with third-party service providers to help operate our site (e.g., hosting services, analytics) who may have access to personal information as part of their services.
- Social Media Platforms: If you log in using Facebook or Google, those platforms may collect information as outlined in their respective privacy policies.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose personal information to comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms of service, or protect the rights, privacy, safety, or property of Mahaplus.in or the public.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have certain rights regarding your personal data:
- Access and Correction: You can access and update your account information at any time by logging into your account.
- Data Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain certain information.
- Opt-Out of Marketing Communications: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in the email or by updating your account settings.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no online platform can guarantee complete security. By using Mahaplus.in, you acknowledge that you provide your information at your own risk.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties before providing any personal information.
8. Children’s Privacy
Mahaplus.in does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete that information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
- Email: editor@mahaplus.in
- Address: Pune
By using Mahaplus.in, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy.