Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 2, 2025

1. Scope

This Privacy Policy explains how Aurangabad Updates collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you visit or use the Site.

2. Information We Collect

  1. Information You Provide:

    • Name, email address, phone number (when you submit forms, subscribe to newsletters, or contact us).

    • User Content (comments, feedback, tips).

  2. Information Automatically Collected:

    • Log Data: IP address, browser type/version, pages viewed, time/date stamps, referral URLs.

    • Device Data: Operating system, device identifiers, mobile network information.

  3. Cookies & Tracking:

    • We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to remember preferences, analyze usage, and deliver targeted content.

    • You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but some Site features may not function properly.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To Provide & Improve Services: Operate the Site, personalize content, and optimize performance.

  • To Communicate: Respond to inquiries, send transactional emails, newsletters (where you’ve opted in).

  • For Security: Detect, prevent, and address fraud, security risks, or technical issues.

  • For Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and defend our legal rights.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

  • Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, email delivery, payment processors only as necessary to perform services.

  • Legal Authorities: To comply with subpoenas, court orders, or legal processes.

  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice to you).

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined (e.g., account maintenance, legal compliance). Afterward, data will be deleted or anonymized.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data.

  • Object to or restrict processing.

  • Receive a copy of your data in a portable format.
    To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@aurangabadupdates.com.

7. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe we have, please contact us to request deletion.

8. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your jurisdiction. We take measures to ensure adequate protections.

9. Security Measures

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. However, no internet transmission is entirely secure.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. The “Effective Date” will change when a revision is made. Continued use after updates indicates acceptance.

11. Contact Information