Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10 March 2025

At The Great Gujju, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website, register for an account, participate in contests, or engage with our services. By accessing The Great Gujju, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide a personalized experience for our users:

Personal Information: When you sign up for an account, we may collect your name, email address, and login credentials. You can register using Google, Facebook, or direct sign-up.
Usage Data: Information on how you interact with our platform, such as pages visited, features used, and links clicked, may be collected to improve our services.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, pixel tags, and similar technologies to analyze usage, store preferences, and provide a better user experience.

2. Third-Party Services

The Great Gujju uses third-party services to enhance your experience on the platform:

Google and Facebook Login: If you register or log in using Google or Facebook, we collect data from these services (name, email) as per their respective privacy policies.
Comment System: We use a third-party comment system to allow user interaction on our website. The privacy of data collected is governed by their privacy policies.
Third-Party Advertising: Our platform may display advertisements from third-party publishers. We do not control these ads or the data collected.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

Provide and improve our services.
Personalize your experience.
Send updates on contests and relevant articles.
Comply with legal obligations and ensure platform security.

4. User Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your data under certain circumstances.
Portability: You may request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Restriction of Processing: You can request a limitation on how we use your data.
Objection: You may object to certain types of data processing, such as receiving marketing communications

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at legal@thegreatgujju.com.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as it is necessary to provide our services or as required by law. If you wish to delete your account or request the removal of your personal data, please contact us at legal@thegreatgujju.com.

6. How We Protect Your Information

We implement appropriate security measures to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, firewalls, and secure server protocols. However, no method of online data transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Sharing Your Information

The Great Gujju does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data with:

Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating the website (e.g., hosting, data analytics).
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests from public authorities (e.g., law enforcement).

8. Children's Privacy

The Great Gujju is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will promptly delete that information from our records.

9. Cookies and Similar Technologies

What are Cookies? Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our site. We use them to remember your preferences, track your activity, and improve the website.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of our site, such as remembering login sessions.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users engage with the site to improve the user experience.
- Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads to you through third-party advertisers.

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

10. Third-Party Advertising

The Great Gujju may display ads served by third-party advertisers. We do not control the content or cookies of these advertisers, and their data collection practices are governed by their privacy policies. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of these third-party services.

11. International Data Transfers

The Great Gujju operates globally, and your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your home jurisdiction. By using our platform, you agree to such international transfers of your data, subject to adequate protection measures under applicable laws.

12. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will notify users by posting the updated policy on our website and revising the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. Continued use of our platform after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.