Effective Date: January 27, 2025
Last Updated: January 27, 2025

At TrueStories.in, your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit or interact with our website. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and non-personal information from you in the following ways:

1.1. Personal Information

We collect personal data when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter.
  • Leave a comment on our blog posts.
  • Contact us via forms or email.

The data collected may include:

  • Your name.
  • Email address.
  • Phone number (if provided).
  • Any other details you choose to share.

1.2. Non-Personal Information

We collect non-identifiable information automatically when you use our website, including:

  • Your IP address.
  • Browser type and version.
  • Operating system.
  • Pages you visit and time spent on our site.
  • Referring URLs.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To personalize your experience on the website.
  • To improve our website’s content and functionality.
  • To send periodic newsletters or updates, if you’ve subscribed.
  • To respond to your inquiries or comments.
  • To analyze traffic and user behavior for improving our services.

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze traffic.

3.1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small files stored on your device to track your preferences and interactions with our website.

3.2. Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality.
  • Performance Cookies: To analyze website performance and traffic.
  • Advertising Cookies: To deliver relevant advertisements based on your interests.

3.3. Managing Cookies

You can modify your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that disabling cookies may impact your experience on our website.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools and services to enhance our website, including:

  • Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior.
  • Email Marketing Platforms (e.g., Mailchimp): To manage newsletter subscriptions.
  • Advertising Partners: To display relevant ads.

These third parties may collect and process data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies for further details.

5. Data Protection and Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

  • Our website uses HTTPS encryption for secure data transmission.
  • Access to your personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

As a user, you have the following rights concerning your personal data:

  • Access and Correction: Request a copy of your personal data or correct inaccuracies.
  • Data Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data.
  • Consent Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for specific data uses, such as receiving newsletters.
  • Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights are violated.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [your email address].

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.

  • For newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe.
  • For comments: Indefinitely, unless you request deletion.
  • For analytics data: Typically retained for 26 months.

8. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when visiting them.

9. Children’s Privacy

TrueStories.in does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we discover that we have collected data from a child without parental consent, we will delete it immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

Email: yourstories@truestories.in