APRDC Privacy Policy
At APRDC, we take your privacy seriously and are dedicated to safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you interact with our website. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
Who We Are
APRDC is a news platform dedicated to delivering reliable and accurate news to our readers. Our website address is: https://aprdc.in. We are committed to maintaining the privacy and security of the personal information you share with us while using our services.
Information We Collect
We gather information in several ways to ensure a seamless and personalized experience for our users. The types of data we collect include:
1. Personal Identification Information
When you leave comments on our site or sign up for certain services, we may collect personal information, such as your name, email address, and other details you choose to share.
2. Comments and User Interactions
When visitors leave comments on our website, we collect the data displayed in the comment form, including the visitor’s IP address and browser user-agent string. This helps us detect and prevent spam. Additionally, an anonymized string created from your email address may be provided to third-party services like Gravatar to check if you are using their service. The Gravatar service’s privacy policy can be found here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
3. Media Uploads
If you upload media, such as images, to the site, we advise against uploading files with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website may be able to extract and download location data from images, which could compromise your privacy.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small files that are placed on your device to help enhance your experience. APRDC uses cookies to remember your preferences and improve site functionality.
- Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment, we may save your name, email address, and website in cookies for your convenience. These cookies will remain for one year.
- Login Cookies: When you visit our login page, we set a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded once you close your browser.
- Session Cookies: When you log in, we save your login information and display preferences in cookies. Login cookies last for two days, and screen display options cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out, the login cookies will be removed.
- Content Editing Cookies: If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be set in your browser to indicate the post ID of the article you edited. This cookie expires after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Some of the articles on APRDC may include embedded content from external sources such as videos, images, and articles. Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you had visited the external site directly. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content, especially if you have an account and are logged into that site.
How We Use Your Data
APRDC collects and uses personal data for various purposes, including:
- To provide and maintain our services
- To improve user experience and site functionality
- To communicate with you regarding updates, offers, and news
- To prevent fraud and ensure security
- To enhance the quality of our content and services
We will never sell, trade, or lease your personal information to third parties without your consent, except as required by law or in the course of business operations such as service providers or affiliates working on our behalf.
Who We Share Your Data With
APRDC does not share your personal data with any third parties, except for the specific purposes outlined below:
- Third-Party Services: We may share your information with trusted third-party services such as Gravatar or spam detection services for purposes such as preventing abuse and enhancing user experience.
- Password Reset: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security purposes.
We are committed to protecting your data and ensuring that any third parties with whom we share your information follow strict privacy standards.
How Long We Retain Your Data
For users who leave comments, the comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely. This enables us to approve follow-up comments automatically without the need for manual moderation.
For registered users, we store the personal information provided in their user profiles. All users have the right to view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except for their username, which cannot be changed. Website administrators also have access to and can edit this information.
Your Rights Over Your Data
As a user, you have certain rights regarding the personal data we hold:
- Access to Your Data: You can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you’ve provided directly to us.
- Right to Erasure: You can request that we erase any personal data we hold about you, except for data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security reasons.
- Data Portability: You may also request that we transfer your data to another service provider if technically feasible.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be subject to automated spam detection services to protect our website from malicious activity. This process helps ensure the security of both our site and your personal information.
Security of Your Data
APRDC uses industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to protect your information to the fullest, please be aware that no security measures are entirely foolproof, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
APRDC reserves the right to update or revise this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected on this page, and the date of the latest update will be listed at the top. We encourage users to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting their information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or if you would like to exercise any of your rights regarding your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: support@aprdc.in
At APRDC, your privacy is of the utmost importance to us, and we are dedicated to ensuring that your personal information is handled with care and transparency. We continually review our policies to ensure we remain compliant with privacy regulations and best practices in data protection.