At Vishwakannadigaru.com, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website. By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Personal Information You Choose to Provide

When you visit Vishwakannadigaru.com, you may provide us with personal information that you knowingly choose to disclose. This includes information collected during account registration, such as your full name, email address, mobile number, age, gender, city, country, and profession. For example, if you decide to create an account to access features like downloading posters or calendars, you will need to provide certain details that allow us to create your profile.

Additionally, you might share personal information when you participate in activities on the Site, such as signing up for volunteer opportunities or subscribing to our newsletter. This information helps us tailor our services to meet your needs, communicate effectively, and provide you with the most relevant content. It’s important to provide accurate and complete information to ensure a seamless experience on our Site.

2. Website Use Information

As you browse through our Site, we automatically collect information about your interactions with us. This includes your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and pages visited. We also track the time and date of your visits and how long you spend on each page. This information helps us analyze user behaviour and improve the overall functionality and user experience of our Site.

We may use various technologies to collect this data, including log files, web beacons, and cookies. For instance, log files record actions taken on our Site, while cookies help us remember your preferences during subsequent visits. By analyzing aggregated data from multiple users, we can identify trends, enhance our services, and better understand our audience’s interests and needs.

3. How Do We Use the Information That You Provide to Us?

We utilize the personal information you provide for several key purposes: Account Management: We use your information to create and maintain your user account, which allows you to access personalized features like your profile and order history. This ensures that you can easily track your activities and manage your preferences.

Service Delivery: Your data enables us to fulfil your requests efficiently. Whether you are downloading a Kannada Matha poster or signing up for a volunteer opportunity, your information helps us provide you with the requested services without unnecessary delays.

Communication: We may use your contact information to send you important updates about your account, respond to inquiries, and inform you of any changes to our services or policies. This ensures that you are always informed and can take appropriate action if needed.

Marketing Communications: With your consent, we may send you newsletters, promotional offers, and updates about our activities and events. This helps us keep you engaged and informed about opportunities to get involved. You can opt out of these communications at any time.

Improving Our Services: By analyzing user data, we gain insights into how our services are used. This allows us to identify areas for improvement, optimize our content, and enhance user experience by tailoring our offerings to better meet your needs.

Customer Support: Your information helps us provide effective customer support. When you reach out with questions or concerns, having access to your account information enables us to assist you more efficiently and resolve issues promptly.

Legal Compliance: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws and regulations. This includes responding to lawful requests from public authorities and ensuring that our operations adhere to relevant legal standards.

Security Measures: We may use your information to protect our Site and users from fraudulent activities or security breaches. This includes monitoring for suspicious behaviour and taking appropriate action to safeguard our systems.

Analytics and Research: We utilize aggregated and anonymized data for research purposes. This helps us understand broader user trends and behaviours, contributing to our strategic planning and decision-making processes.

By employing your information in these ways, we aim to provide you with a personalized and engaging experience on our Site.

4. How do I delete my vishwakannadigaru.com's data?

If you wish to delete your personal data from Vishwakannadigaru.com, please contact us by emailing support@vishwakannadigaru.com. In your request, please provide your account details and specify that you would like your data removed. We will process your request in compliance with applicable laws and take appropriate actions to ensure your data is deleted securely.

Please note that while we will delete your personal information from our active databases, some information may be retained in backup files or for legal compliance. We will inform you about what data can be deleted and what will be retained as per legal obligations.

5. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device by your web browser when you visit our Site. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and enhance user experience. Cookies can remember your preferences, help us understand how users interact with our Site, and enable certain functionalities that improve navigation and usability.

There are different types of cookies we may use:

Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire once you close your browser. They are used to track your movements during a single visit to our Site and allow us to provide a more seamless browsing experience.

Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a specified duration, even after you close your browser. They are used to remember your preferences and settings for future visits, allowing for a more personalized experience.

6. How Do We Use Information We Collect from Cookies?

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience in the following ways:

Personalization: Cookies allow us to remember your preferences, such as your language settings and login information, so you do not have to re-enter these details every time you visit our Site.

Analytics: We use cookies to gather data on how users interact with our Site, such as which pages are visited most often and the average time spent on the Site. This information helps us identify trends and make data-driven decisions to improve our offerings.

Advertising: Cookies may also be used to deliver relevant advertisements based on your browsing behaviour. By tracking your interests, we can ensure that the ads you see are more aligned with your preferences, thereby enhancing your overall experience.

You have the option to manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. You can choose to accept or decline cookies; however, please note that declining cookies may affect the functionality and performance of the Site.

7. Sharing Information with Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties without your explicit consent. However, we may share your information with trusted thirdparty service providers who assist us in operating our Site, conducting our business, or servicing you. These parties are bound by confidentiality obligations and are only permitted to use your personal information for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy

We may also disclose your information in the following situations:

Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, we may disclose your personal information. Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. By using our Site, you consent to the sharing of your information as described above.

8. Notice of New Services and Changes

We may periodically introduce new services or features on our Site. If these changes involve the collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information, we will notify you by updating this Privacy Policy and, where appropriate, obtaining your consent. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about our practices and any changes that may affect you.

When significant changes are made, we will provide a prominent notice on our Site or send you an email to inform you of these updates. Your continued use of the Site after such changes indicates your acceptance of the revised policy

9. How Do We Secure Information Transmissions?

The security of your personal information is of utmost importance to us. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include: Encryption: We use encryption technologies to secure data transmissions, especially during sensitive operations such as payment processing.

Secure Servers: Our Site is hosted on secure servers that employ advanced security protocols to prevent unauthorized access.

Regular Security Audits: We conduct regular security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and ensure that our protective measures remain effective.

While we strive to protect your personal information, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, while we implement robust security measures, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. How Can You Access and Correct Your Information?

You have the right to access, update, or correct your personal information held by us. To access your information, simply log into your account on our Site and navigate to your profile settings. Here, you can review and edit your personal details as needed.

If you encounter any difficulties or require assistance, please contact us at support@vishwakannadigaru.com. We will respond promptly to your request and make any necessary corrections to ensure your information is accurate and up to date.

11. Certain Disclosures

We may disclose your personal information in the following circumstances:

Compliance with Laws: We may be required to disclose your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal requests from authorities.

Protection of Rights: We may disclose your information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.

Fraud Prevention: If we suspect fraudulent activity or security breaches, we may take action to investigate and address the situation.

We will only disclose your personal information when we believe it is necessary to protect our rights or fulfil our legal obligations.

12. What About Other Websites Linked to Our Website?

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by Vishwakannadigaru.com. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security measures of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any thirdparty websites you visit to understand how they collect and use your information.

These links are provided solely for your convenience, and their inclusion does not imply endorsement of the linked sites. We recommend that you exercise caution when clicking on external links.

13. Refund Policy

• Any refunds issued for print calendar orders on vishwakannadigaru.com will be processed in accordance with the specific payment method used at the time of purchase. • Refund requests may require verification of the transaction, such as proof of purchase, and can only be considered if they meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the Terms of Use. • Personal data provided during the refund process will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for the purpose of processing refunds, in line with our Privacy Policy.

14. Return Policy

• For orders involving print calendars, returns will be accepted only if the product received is defective, damaged, or does not match the original order specifications. • All return requests must be submitted within 15 days of delivery and will be reviewed for eligibility. Any information gathered during the return process will be kept secure and used solely for the purposes of return processing.

14. Cancellation Policy

• Cancellations for print calendar orders are accepted if requested prior to the order being shipped. After shipment, orders cannot be cancelled. • Any data provided during the cancellation process will be handled in compliance with our Privacy Policy and used solely for the purpose of confirming and processing the cancellation.

15. Your Consent

By using our Site, you consent to our Privacy Policy and the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein. If we make changes to this policy, we will update the effective date at the top of this page and notify you through appropriate channels.

This Privacy Policy is intended to provide transparency regarding our practices and ensure that you understand your rights and responsibilities.