PRIVACY POLICY
The following privacy policy concerns www.knowthyart.com and will be henceforth referred to as the “website.”
By browsing this website, you agree to the standard cookie and data collection permitted within the framework of the laws of the TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) as this website is registered in India. Furthermore, this website aims to adhere to laws outlined by the DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act).
This website practices standard data collection that is permitted by the Indian Constitution under TRAI with the help of legal and licensed software and applications. The owner/ website does not extract information that is not permitted by law. Furthermore, this website does not perform any malpractice with the data collected, that may harm the privacy of the browser. Maintaining a website that ensures safe browsing is the website/ owner’s top priority.
If you wish to report a problem with the website, please refer to the CONTACT page.
INFORMATION COLLECTION
Collection of information such as name, form information, email ID etc. is completely done at the viewer/ patron’s discretion. Software and applications used to store data from email sign-ups are legal and vetted. Information collected through the viewers’ interaction, input and opt-ins is completely at the viewers’ discretion.
FILTERS
This website might collect information like IP address, device type, etc. to filter out bots. The information is collected through legal and vetted software and applications that ensure to the best of our ability that the information is not misused in any way by the website/ company.
DOUBLE CLICK DART COOKIE – Google Ads
Google, as a third party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on www.knowthyart.com
Google’s use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to our site’s visitors based upon their visit to www.knowthyart.com and other sites on the Internet.
Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy at the following URL:
COOKIES
You agree to cookies on this website when you save form information when you begin browsing this website, and when and if you make an account on this site. Temporary cookies are collected when you make an account, log in, edit or publish an article, select “remember me” etc. Deleting the temporary cookies from the website’s database is fixed and cyclical. Any other cookies that may be saved are stored and maintained as per the rules, standards, and permits of the laws of the country under which this website is registered. Most websites that one may browse are very likely to have similar cookie policies and standard practices.
Here is how to disable cookies in some popular Internet browsers:
USE OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA
The website/ company may use personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our services: including monitoring the usage of our Service.
- To manage your account: to manage your registration as a user of the service. The personal data you provide can give you access to different functionalities of the service that are available to you as a registered user.
- For the performance of a contract: To carry out the development, compliance and undertaking of the purchase contract for the products, items or services you have purchased or of any other contract with the website/ company through the service.
- To contact you: To contact you by email, telephone calls, SMS, or other equivalent forms of electronic communication, such as a mobile application’s push notifications regarding updates or informative communication related to the functionalities, products or contracted services, including the security updates, when necessary or reasonable for their implementation.
- To inform you: To inform you about news, special offers and general information about other goods, services and events which we offer that are similar to those that you have already purchased or enquired about unless You have opted not to receive such information.
- To manage your requests: To attend and manage your requests to the website/ company.
- For service maintenance: The website/ company may use your information for other purposes, such as data analysis, identifying usage trends, determining the effectiveness of our promotional campaigns and evaluating and improving our services, products, marketing, and overall experience.
- The website/ company may share Your personal information in the following situations:
- With Affiliates: The website/ company may share your information with our affiliates, in which case we will require those affiliates to honor the privacy policy of this website/ company. Affiliates include our parent company and any other subsidiaries, joint venture partners or other companies that we control or that are under common control with the website/ company.
- With business partners: The website/ company may share your information with our business partners to offer you certain products, services or promotions.
- With other users: Similar to most social media and internet platforms, other users will be able to view descriptions of your activity, communicate with you and view your profile.
- With your consent: We may disclose your personal information for any other purpose with your full consent.
RETENTION OF YOUR DATA
The website will retain your data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy policy. The website/ company will retain and use your personal data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations (for example, if we are required to retain your data to comply with applicable laws), resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.
The website will also retain usage data for internal analysis purposes. Usage data is generally retained for a shorter period of time, except when this data is used to strengthen the security or to improve the functionality of the website/ blog, or if the website/ company is legally obligated to retain this data for longer time periods.
SECURITY OF YOUR DATA
The security of your data is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While the website/ company strives to use commercially and lawfully acceptable means to protect your personal data, the website/ company cannot guarantee its absolute security.
LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES
Our blog may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be redirected to that third-party site. The website/ company strongly advises you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit.
We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third-party websites or services.
GDPR PRIVACY POLICY
(Privacy Policy for those located in the EEA)
Know Thy Art will comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant laws and regulations in handling personal data (personal information) located in the EEA (hereinafter referred to as the “Regional Information Provider”) and use it appropriately in light of the contents of our business.
This Privacy Policy applies to the EEA intra-regional informants using our services, who are subject to GDPR and other relevant laws.
Article 1 (Legal basis)
We will handle such personal data for the purpose of agreeing to this privacy policy, enforcing the contract, or obtaining legitimate benefits from the local informants.
Article 2 (Acquisition and purpose of use of personal data)
We may obtain personal data (name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, payment information, etc.) required for the execution of our duties. In order to respond to inquiries and improve operations in the future, access histories such as IP addresses and cookies may be obtained.
Article 3 (Retention period of personal data)
We will retain personal data within the period necessary to carry out the above-mentioned objectives for regional information providers or within the period specified by laws and regulations. Delete the data immediately after the storage period.
Article 4 (Rights of intra-regional informants)
Regional information providers can withdraw their consent to use their personal data. In addition, you have access to your personal information, the right of correction, the right of deletion, the right to restrict processing, the right of data portability, and the right to object. For details of the exercise of the right, please contact our contact person.
Article 5 (Security)
We will take appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure proper security when processing personal data.
Article 6 (Inquiries)
For any inquiries about this policy, please use the contact form.
CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
The website/ company may update the privacy policy from time to time. The website/ company will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page.
The website/ company will likely update a prominent notice on this page, prior to the change becoming effective and update the “Last updated” date at the top of this privacy policy.
You are advised to review this privacy policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective from the moment of posting on this page.
MY CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, you can contact me:
By visiting the contact page on the website,
Or you can email me at: editor@knowthyart.com