Privacy Policy
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1. Who We Are
Our website address is chanakya.vip. We are a domain-investment and wildlife photography platform (“we,” “us,” “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data, and your rights under global privacy laws.
2. Definitions
- ▶ Personal Data: Information that identifies or can identify you.
- ▶ Processing: Any operation on Personal Data (collection, storage, use, disclosure).
- ▶ Controller: We determine purposes and means of processing.
- ▶ Processor: Third party acting on our behalf.
3. Information We Collect
- ▶ Form Submissions: Name, email, phone, message, IP, browser, device, geolocation, CAPTCHA token.
- ▶ Comments: Text, name, email, IP, user agent, Gravatar hash.
- ▶ Media: Uploaded files (avoid GPS metadata).
- ▶ Cookies & Tracking: Session, authentication, preference, analytics.
- ▶ Embedded Content: Data by external embeds (maps, videos).
4. How We Use Your Data
- ▶ Respond to inquiries and comments.
- ▶ Prevent spam, fraud, and abuse.
- ▶ Personalize and improve our services.
- ▶ Enable analytics and performance monitoring.
- ▶ Ensure legal compliance.
5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
- ▶ Consent (opt-in forms)
- ▶ Contract (fulfilling requests)
- ▶ Legal obligation (recordkeeping)
- ▶ Legitimate interest (security, analytics)
7. Third‑Party Links
We may link to external sites with their own policies. We are not responsible for their practices.
8. Do Not Track Signals
We do not currently respond to DNT headers. Please use browser controls for tracking preferences.
9. Disclosure of Your Data
We do not share your personal data with third parties for marketing or analytics. We only use it to:
- ▶ Communicate regarding your inquiries.
- ▶ Fulfill requests (OTPs, follow‑ups).
Processing and storage remain under our control. We may disclose if legally required.
10. International Data Transfers
Data may transfer globally with safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure protection.
11. Data Security
We use encryption, access controls, and regular audits to protect your data.
12. Data Retention
- ▶ Inquiries & comments: Retained indefinitely unless deletion is requested.
- ▶ Cookies: See durations above.
- ▶ Server logs: Purged after 30 days, unless needed for investigations.
13. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16. If discovered, we delete that data promptly.
14. Sensitive Data & HIPAA
We do not collect protected health information (PHI). Do not submit medical or health data.
15. Financial Information
We do not request or store payment or financial details. Future payments will use a secure third‑party gateway.
16. Automated Decision‑Making
We do not use profiling or automated decisions that significantly affect you.
17. Your Rights by Jurisdiction
- ▶ GDPR (EU): Access, rectify, erase, restrict, object, portability, withdraw consent. Email: eswara@eswara.co.in
- ▶ CCPA (CA): Know, delete, opt‑out, nondiscrimination. Email: eswara@eswara.co.in
- ▶ LGPD (BR): Confirm, rectify, anonymize, delete, portability, revoke consent. Email: eswara@eswara.co.in
- ▶ PIPEDA (CA): Access, correct, withdraw consent. Email: eswara@eswara.co.in
- ▶ APPs (AU): Access and correction. Email: eswara@eswara.co.in
- ▶ Other Regions: Similar rights under local laws.
18. California Shine the Light
California residents can request a list of third parties with whom data was shared for marketing. Email: eswara@eswara.co.in
19. Data Breach Notification
We will notify affected individuals and authorities per legal timelines if a breach occurs.
20. Changes to This Policy
Updates will be posted here with the revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use implies acceptance.
21. Contact Us
Email: eswara@eswara.co.in