Introduction
Welcome to Dairy Chronicle, accessible at www.dairychronicle.com. Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, store, and protect your personal information and outlines your rights concerning your data. As a global platform available in multiple languages, including Marathi and Hindi, Dairy Chronicle is committed to complying with data protection laws worldwide and other relevant international, regional, and local regulations.
Information We Collect
Dairy Chronicle may collect and process the following types of information:
- Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, postal address, telephone number, IP address, and location data when you sign up, subscribe, or interact with our content. We may also collect demographic information such as age, gender, preferences, and interests to enhance your experience on our website.
- Usage Data: We automatically collect information about your interaction with our website, including your browsing activities, the time spent on pages, referring URLs, device types, browser settings, and language preferences. This data helps us understand how users interact with our content and improve our services accordingly.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity on our website and store certain information. Cookies are small data files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience by remembering your preferences, enabling personalized content, and analyzing website traffic patterns. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
- Information from Forms and Other Sources: We collect information that you voluntarily provide through forms on our website, such as the “Contact Us” form, “Advertise With Us” section, or any landing pages that request details like your name, email, and business information. This data is used to respond to your inquiries, provide requested services, or send relevant communications.
How We Use Your Information
Dairy Chronicle uses the information collected for the following purposes:
- Providing and Maintaining Services: To provide, maintain, and enhance our website and services, ensuring they are available in multiple languages.
- Communication: To communicate with you about updates, changes to our services, marketing promotions, and newsletters that may interest you. By subscribing to Dairy Chronicle, you agree to receive periodic emails for informational and promotional purposes. You have the right to unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link provided in each email or by contacting us at contact [at] dairychronicle [dot] com.
- Improving User Experience: To understand how you interact with our website, customize your experience, and improve our website’s layout, content, and functionality.
- Analytics and Research: To analyze usage trends, monitor the effectiveness of our marketing efforts, and conduct research to improve our services.
- Legal Compliance and Enforcement: To comply with applicable legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, and protect the rights, property, or safety of Dairy Chronicle, our users, or others.
Data Sharing and Third-Party Access
Dairy Chronicle may share your information with the following types of third parties:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or providing services to you, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, customer service, and marketing support. These third parties are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed.
- Third-Party Tools, Plugins, and Integrations: Our website utilizes various third-party tools, plugins, and integrations, such as analytics services, social media platforms, and advertising networks. These third-party services may access your data as necessary to provide their functionalities. Dairy Chronicle encourages you to review the privacy policies and terms of these third-party providers to understand how they handle your data.
- Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to law enforcement agencies, regulatory authorities, or other government entities if required by law or to protect our rights or the rights of others.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to a successor organization. In such cases, we will notify you before your personal information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
Use of Images and Media
Dairy Chronicle uses various royalty-free images and licensed media for illustration purposes. If you believe any content on our website has been used without appropriate authorization, please contact us at contact [at] dairychronicle [dot] com. We will promptly address any valid concerns and take corrective action where necessary.
Data Retention and Security
Dairy Chronicle retains your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for legal, regulatory, or reporting requirements. We implement robust security measures, such as encryption, firewalls, and secure servers, to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the Internet or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot ensure or warrant its absolute security.
International Data Transfers
Dairy Chronicle is based in India, but your data may be processed in countries outside of your own, including the United States, the European Union, and other locations. We take steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy, regardless of where it is processed. If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we will only transfer your data internationally where adequate safeguards are in place.
Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you and receive a copy of it.
- Rectification: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
- Objection: Object to the processing of your personal data for specific purposes, such as direct marketing.
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where we are relying on consent to process your data. This will not affect the lawfulness of any processing conducted before your withdrawal.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact [at] dairychronicle [dot] com. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable data protection laws as per availability of our resources.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Dairy Chronicle reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of our website after any changes signifies your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at contact [at] dairychronicle [dot] com. We are committed to resolving your inquiries and addressing any concerns promptly.
Third-Party Advertising on Dairy Chronicle
You may see advertising material submitted by third parties on the Dairy Chronicle website. Each individual advertiser is solely responsible for the content of its advertising material. Dairy Chronicle accepts no responsibility for the content of such material, including any error, omission, or inaccuracy therein. If you wish to advertise on the Dairy Chronicle website, please contact our sales team via sales [at] dairychronicle [dot] com. Dairy Chronicle is the sole authorized seller of advertising on our website. You shall not engage with any third parties in relation to the sale and placement of advertisements on the Dairy Chronicle website.
By using Dairy Chronicle, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.