Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [Today's Date]

Introduction

Welcome to Indi Articles (the “Website”), accessible at https://www.indiarticles.blog. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our Website, which may include reading articles, interacting with content, or using features provided by Google Analytics and AdSense. Your privacy is essential to us, and we are committed to ensuring compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other applicable privacy laws.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information (PII) you voluntarily provide when you interact with our Website, such as:

• Name
• Email address (for newsletter or comment sections)
• Any other information you choose to share with us

b. Usage Data

We use Google Analytics to collect information about how users interact with the Website. This includes:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited
• Time and date of visit
• Device information

This data helps us improve our content and Website performance. Usage data is generally collected anonymously but may be considered personal data when combined with other identifiers.

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies to improve user experience and to serve personalized ads via Google AdSense. These cookies may track user behavior on our Website and across the web.

Types of Cookies:

• Necessary cookies: Essential for the Website to function.
• Performance and analytics cookies: Used for traffic analysis (Google Analytics).
• Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense to display personalized ads.

You can control cookies through your browser settings and opt out of personalized ads through Google Ad Settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected in the following ways:

• To operate and maintain the Website.
• To analyze and improve user experience.
• To communicate with you about updates, promotions, or other content.
• To provide personalized ads via Google AdSense.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell personal information. However, we may share non-personally identifiable information with third-party providers, including:

• Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis.
• Google AdSense: For displaying targeted advertisements.

These third-party providers may collect information as described in their respective privacy policies.

4. Your Rights

a. Under CCPA/CPRA (for California Residents)

California residents have the right to:

• Request access to specific personal information we have collected.
• Request deletion of personal information, with exceptions.
• Opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information.
• Not be discriminated against for exercising their privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@indiarticles.blog.

b. Under GDPR (for EU Residents)

EU residents have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to your personal data.
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of personal data, with certain exceptions.
• Restrict Processing: Restrict or object to certain data processing activities.
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a readable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@indiarticles.blog.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.

6. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Google Analytics and AdSense Compliance

We comply with Google Analytics and AdSense policies. This includes informing users about data collection practices, allowing opt-out options, and adhering to the EU’s GDPR and California’s CCPA/CPRA regulations.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

9. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy, your rights, or to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

• Email: support@indiarticles.blog