Effective Date: 7/19/2023
Welcome to VTU.org.in (“Website”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information when you use Google AdSense and Google Ad Manager on our educational blog, VTU.org.in. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant privacy laws.
By using our Website and engaging with Google AdSense and Google Ad Manager, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information Collection and Use
1.1 Personal Data: We may collect certain personal data from you when you visit our Website. Personal data refers to any information that can directly or indirectly identify you as an individual. The types of personal data collected may include, but are not limited to:
- Name
- Email address
- IP address
- Geographical location data
- Device information (e.g., browser type, operating system)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
1.2 Purpose of Data Collection: We collect personal data to provide and improve our services, manage advertisements through Google AdSense and Google Ad Manager, and analyze user trends to enhance user experience and content relevance.
1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your usage of the Website and interactions with Google AdSense and Google Ad Manager. Cookies help us analyze user behavior, provide targeted advertisements, and improve our services.
2. Google AdSense and Google Ad Manager
2.1 Third-Party Data Sharing: As part of the advertising services provided by Google AdSense and Google Ad Manager, non-personally identifiable information may be shared with advertisers and publishers. This information is used to serve relevant advertisements to users based on their interests and online activities.
2.2 Opt-out Options: You can manage your ad preferences and opt-out of personalized advertising by visiting the Google Ad Settings page (https://adssettings.google.com). Additionally, you can control cookies and tracking preferences through your browser settings.
3. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
4. Data Security
We take data security seriously and implement appropriate measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights
Under the GDPR and applicable privacy laws, you have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:
- Right to access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification: You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
- Right to object: You can object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.
- Right to data portability: You can request to receive a copy of your personal data in a commonly used and machine-readable format.
6. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal data or this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [Your Email Address] Address: [Your Address]
7. Updates to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated version on our Website and indicate the effective date of the latest revision.
Please review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.