Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Enhanced Privacy Policy for https://praju.me

Effective Date: September 04, 2024

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) applies to your use of the website located at https://praju.me (“Website”), operated by Prajwal Shewatkar (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Policy outlines how we collect, use, and disclose information from users in accordance with applicable Indian laws and regulations, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and its amendments.

2. Information We Collect

We collect two primary categories of information:

  • Personal Information: This refers to data that can be used to identify you as an individual, such as your name, email address, and IP address. We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as when commenting on a post, subscribing to a newsletter, or filling out a contact form. We strive to minimize the amount of personal information we collect and only use it for the purposes you provided it for.
  • Non-Personal Information: This encompasses data that cannot be used to identify you directly. It includes details like your browser type, operating system, browsing activity on the Website (pages visited, time spent on each page, links clicked), and general demographic information. We collect this information automatically through cookies and similar tracking technologies. This data helps us understand user interaction with the Website, improve our content and services, and personalize your experience. It might also be used for targeted advertising, but we will always obtain your consent before using your data for such purposes.

3. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We utilize cookies and other tracking technologies, like web beacons and pixel tags, to gather non-personal information about your website interactions. Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit a website. Web beacons and pixel tags are tiny electronic images embedded within a webpage or email, tracking activity on that page or email.

These technologies provide valuable insights into user behavior on the Website. We use this information to:

  • Enhance User Experience: We analyze user behavior to understand how visitors navigate the Website and identify areas for improvement. This helps us optimize page layouts, content delivery, and overall user experience.
  • Personalize Content: Based on your browsing activity, we might recommend content or features you’re likely interested in.
  • Targeted Advertising: We may use some non-personal information for targeted advertising, showing you ads relevant to your interests. However, we will always obtain your consent before using your data for this purpose. You can opt out of interest-based advertising at any time (see Section 5).

4. Third-Party Services

Our Website integrates with various third-party services to enhance functionality and provide valuable insights:

  • Google Analytics: We leverage Google Analytics to analyse user behaviour on the Website. This data might include visited pages, time spent on each page, and clicked links. Google Analytics uses cookies for data collection. You can learn more and opt out of cookie usage at https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies.
  • Facebook Pixel: This tool helps us track conversions from our Website and deliver targeted advertising on Facebook. The Facebook Pixel collects your website activity data, including visited pages and actions taken. Learn more and opt out of interest-based advertising at https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/.
  • Microsoft Clarity: We employ Microsoft Clarity to record user sessions for understanding user interaction and identifying usability issues. It gathers information about mouse movements, clicks, and scrolling behavior. Learn more and opt out of data collection at https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement.
  • Google AdSense: We utilize Google AdSense to display advertisements on the Website. Google AdSense might gather information about your interests and browsing habits for targeted advertising. Learn more and opt out of interest-based advertising at https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.

We carefully evaluate third-party services before integration and ensure they adhere to strict data privacy standards. We only share the minimum amount of information necessary for them to provide their services.

5. Your Choices

You have control over the information we collect and how it’s used. Here are some ways you can manage your privacy:

  • Cookies: You can disable cookies through your browser settings. However, this may limit access to specific functionalities of the Website.
  • Interest-Based Advertising: You can opt out of interest-based advertising from Google AdSense at https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads and from Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/.
  • Data Access and Correction: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you. You can also request corrections to any inaccurate or outdated information.
  • Data Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information from our records, subject to certain legal exceptions.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Please be aware that there is always a risk of unauthorized access to information.  

7. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete it.  

8. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. We will post any changes on the Website. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of any revised Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revisions.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at hello@praju.me

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth in this Privacy Policy.