Privacy Policy for pratikraval.com
Effective Date: December 21, 2024
At pratikraval.com (we), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit our website, interact with our content, or engage with our services, including blog posts, affiliate marketing, and Google AdSense ads.
By accessing or using pratikraval.com, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website:
- Personal Identification Information: Your name, email address, and any other details you provide voluntarily when subscribing to our newsletter or contacting us via email.
- Non-personal Identification Information: This includes data such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and location, which is automatically collected when you visit pratikraval.com through cookies and similar technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To Provide Content: We use the information to provide you with relevant blog posts, articles, and product recommendations related to cars.
- To Improve User Experience: Non-personal information helps us optimize the website for better user experience and performance.
- For Affiliate Marketing: We may use your information to show personalized ads or recommend affiliate products. If you click on these affiliate links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you.
- For Email Communication: If you have subscribed to our newsletter or contacted us, we may use your email address to send you updates, newsletters, or promotional content. You can unsubscribe at any time.
3. Google AdSense
pratikraval.com uses Google AdSense to display ads to users. Google AdSense may collect and use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing history. The ads may be shown to you based on your interaction with our website and other websites across the internet. You can learn more about how Google collects and uses data by visiting the Google Privacy & Terms page.
- Cookies: Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads to you based on your previous visits to pratikraval.com or other websites. These cookies may collect information such as your IP address, location, and browsing behavior.
- Opt-Out: You can opt-out of personalized ads by visiting the Google Ads Settings page and using the options provided to manage your ad preferences.
4. Affiliate Marketing
We participate in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may receive commissions if you click on links to third-party websites (such as Amazon or other e-commerce sites) and make a purchase. These affiliate links are clearly marked within our blog posts and product recommendations.
- Third-party Websites: When you click on an affiliate link, you will be redirected to the third-party site, and their privacy policies apply. We recommend that you review the privacy policy of each third-party site before providing any personal information.
- No Control Over Third-party Policies: We do not control or assume responsibility for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience on pratikraval.com. Cookies are small files that are stored on your device and help us track your preferences, improve site performance, and display relevant ads. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may limit your experience on our website.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law. We regularly review and delete personal data that is no longer needed.
7. Third-party Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted third-party service providers (such as Google AdSense or affiliate partners) who assist in operating the website and conducting business, subject to their privacy policies. These third parties are obligated to maintain the confidentiality of your information.
8. Your Rights Under Indian Data Protection Law
As a user in India, you have the following rights concerning your personal data:
- Right to Access: You can request to access the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
- Right to Erasure: You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal restrictions.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: If we process your data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at pratikraval1607@gmail.com.
9. Children’s Privacy
pratikraval.com does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If we discover that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take immediate steps to delete that information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected in the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to request a copy of your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: pratikraval1607@gmail.com
Website: pratikraval.com
By using pratikraval.com, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.