Privacy Policy
Introduction
Kanthala Raghu ("we," "us," or "our") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://www.kanthalaraghu.in or use our services. We adhere to applicable data protection regulations, including the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Controller Contact Information
Controller: Kanthala Raghu
Email: kanthala56@gmail.com
1. Definitions
- Personal Data: Any information that can identify an individual directly or indirectly, such as name, email address, IP address.
- Data Subject: The identified or identifiable individual whose data we process.
- Processing: Any operation performed on personal data (collection, storage, use, deletion, etc.).
- Controller: The entity determining the purposes and means of processing personal data (Kanthala Raghu).
- Consent: Freely given, specific, informed indication of the data subject's wishes agreeing to data processing.
2. Data Collection and Use
We collect personal data when you voluntarily provide it to us (e.g., newsletter subscription, contact forms, blog comments) or through automated tools (e.g., cookies, analytics). Collected data includes names, email addresses, IP addresses, browser types, and usage information.
We use your data to:
- Provide and maintain our website and services accurately and securely.
- Communicate with you, including sending newsletters and updates (based on your consent).
- Analyze website usage to improve your experience.
- Comply with legal obligations and protect against unauthorized or malicious activities.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance usability, remember your preferences, and analyze traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device with unique identifiers. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some functionalities of our site may be limited if cookies are disabled.
4. Newsletter Subscriptions
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and related data such as the registration IP address and timestamp to protect against misuse. We use this data solely to send newsletters and inform you about updates. You can unsubscribe anytime via the unsubscribe link included in every newsletter or by contacting us directly.
5. Blog Comments
When you leave comments on our blog, your comment, username, date, and IP address are stored to manage abuse and comply with legal requirements. This information is not shared with third parties unless required by law.
6. Third-Party Services and Integrations
We use third-party providers such as Facebook, Google Analytics, Getty Images, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Tumblr, and others, which may collect and process your data as described in their privacy policies. These platforms may track your activity when logged into their services while visiting our site. To prevent data sharing, log out of these services before visiting our website.
You can review these third parties’ privacy policies for more details:
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described or as legally required. When no longer necessary, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
8. Your Rights
Under data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Confirm whether we process your personal data.
- Access your personal data and obtain a copy.
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request deletion ("right to be forgotten") where lawful.
- Object to or restrict processing.
- Request data portability.
- Withdraw consent at any time where processing is consent-based.
- Lodge complaints with data protection authorities.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at kanthala56@gmail.com.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, internet transmission can never be guaranteed completely secure. You may choose to submit personal information via alternative means such as telephone.
10. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted here, with the revision date noted.