At anantaindia.in (“we,” “us,” “our”), we value your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we collect it, how we use it, and the choices you have—whether you are visiting from India, the USA, or anywhere globally.
By using https://anantaindia.in, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1) Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
A) Information you provide directly
- Name (if you submit it)
- Email address (e.g., newsletter signup, contact form)
- Message content (when you contact us)
- Any other information you voluntarily submit through forms or comments (if enabled)
B) Information collected automatically
When you browse our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Device and browser details (e.g., browser type, OS, language)
- Pages visited, time spent, click activity, referring/exit pages
- Approximate location (derived from IP)
- Log data (server logs)
C) Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:
- remember user preferences
- measure traffic and performance
- support advertising and affiliate tracking (where applicable)
2) How We Collect Information
We collect information through:
- Contact forms (when you message us)
- Newsletter/Email forms (if offered)
- Cookies and browser storage
- Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics or equivalent)
- Advertising platforms (e.g., Google AdSense and its partners)
- Affiliate links and tracking systems (if used)
3) How We Use Your Information
We use information to:
- operate and maintain the website
- improve content, user experience, and site performance
- respond to your questions and support requests
- send emails/updates (only if you subscribe; you can unsubscribe anytime)
- monitor traffic trends and detect spam/fraud/abuse
- display ads and measure ad performance (where enabled)
- comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies
We do not sell your personal information in the ordinary sense of selling your name/email to third parties for money.
4) Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are in the EEA/UK (or where GDPR-like rules apply), we process personal data under one or more of these legal bases:
- Consent (e.g., non-essential cookies, newsletter signup)
- Legitimate interests (e.g., site analytics, security, fraud prevention, improving content)
- Contract (e.g., responding to your requests where applicable)
- Legal obligation (e.g., complying with lawful requests)
5) Cookies Policy (How Cookies Work Here)
A) What are cookies?
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites function, remember preferences, and analyze traffic.
B) Types of cookies we may use
- Essential cookies: required for basic site functionality
- Analytics cookies: help us understand traffic and improve the site
- Advertising cookies: used to show relevant ads and measure performance
- Affiliate cookies: track referrals if you click affiliate links (if used)
C) Managing cookies
You can control cookies through:
- your browser settings (block/delete cookies)
- consent banners (if displayed)
- Google’s ad settings (for Google ads personalization)
Blocking cookies may affect certain site functions.
6) Third-Party Services (Analytics, Ads, Affiliates)
We may use third-party tools that collect information through cookies or similar technologies.
A) Google Analytics (or similar analytics tools)
If enabled, analytics may collect usage data (pages visited, time on site, device details) to help us understand site performance and content interest.
B) Google AdSense and advertising partners
We may display ads through Google AdSense. Google and its partners may use cookies (including advertising cookies) to:
- show ads based on visits to this and/or other websites
- limit the number of times you see an ad
- measure ad performance
You may be able to control ad personalization via Google’s ad settings and/or your cookie preferences (where available).
C) Affiliate links
Some pages may contain affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link, a cookie may be set to track that referral. This helps support our site at no extra cost to you.
D) Embedded content and social features
Articles may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, social posts). Embedded content from other websites may behave as if you visited that site directly and may collect data using cookies.
7) External Links Disclaimer
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal data.
8) Data Sharing & Disclosure
We may share information:
- with trusted service providers (hosting, analytics, email delivery, security tools) only to operate the website
- if required by law, court order, or legal process
- to protect our rights, users, and website security (fraud prevention, abuse investigations)
- in connection with a business transfer (e.g., merger, acquisition), where permitted by law
We do not intentionally share personal information beyond what is necessary for operations and compliance.
9) Data Retention
We keep personal information only as long as necessary for:
- the purposes described in this policy
- legal, accounting, or reporting obligations
- security and fraud prevention
For example, emails you send us may be retained to handle your request and maintain records, unless you request deletion where applicable.
10) Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information, such as:
- security plugins/tools (where applicable)
- access controls and limited administrative access
- monitoring for suspicious activity
However, no website or transmission is 100% secure. You use the site at your own risk.
11) International Visitors & Data Transfers
Because we serve readers globally, your information may be processed in countries other than where you live. Where required, we take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards for cross-border transfers.
12) Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:
A) General rights
- Access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: request corrections to inaccurate data
- Deletion: request deletion of certain data (where legally allowed)
- Withdraw consent: when processing is based on consent (e.g., newsletter, certain cookies)
- Opt-out of marketing: unsubscribe using the link in emails (if applicable)
B) GDPR rights (EEA/UK, where applicable)
You may also have:
- Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to lodge a complaint with your data protection authority
C) India-specific note (where applicable)
Where applicable under Indian privacy and data protection principles (including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and related rules, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023), you may request access, correction, and deletion/erasure, and you may contact us for grievance redressal using the email below.
13) Children’s Privacy (COPPA)
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.
(If your region defines “child” differently, we follow applicable local requirements.)
14) User Consent
By using our website, you consent to this Privacy Policy.
Where required (especially for non-essential cookies/ads), your consent may be requested through a cookie banner or preference tool.
15) Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of the website after changes means you accept the updated policy.
16) Contact Us
If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us:
Email: contact@anantaindia.in
Website: https://anantaindia.in