Privacy Policy

Welcome to zkfundaweb. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our blog or interact with our services. We are committed to maintaining transparency and protecting your data rights.

1. Data Collected

We collect personal information you provide voluntarily when interacting with us

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

  • Send newsletters, updates, and blog notifications (with prior consent)
  • Respond to comments, feedback, or file submissions
  • Analyze site usage to improve content and navigation
  • Conduct research and insights to shape future topics
  • Comply with legal and security obligations
    Each use is limited to what is necessary and lawful under applicable data‑protection laws.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

  • Your consent, e.g. when subscribing
  • Our legitimate interests, such as improving the site’s features and user experience
  • Compliance with applicable laws and invoices, if required by enforcement agencies.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and third‑party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand site traffic and user behavior. You may:

  • Accept or decline non‑essential cookies
  • Manage cookie settings through your browser
    These tools collect anonymous usage data like page views, location, and device type.

5. Data Sharing & Disclosure

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

  • Service providers (e.g., newsletter platforms, hosting) to operate our blog
  • Third-party plugins (e.g., social media embeds) – these providers have their own privacy terms
  • Legal or safety authorities, if required to comply with laws or protect our rights.

We require all third parties to maintain adequate protection for any personal data processed on our behalf.

6. Protection of Your Data

We implement technical and organizational measures to secure your data:

  • Encryption (HTTPS)
  • Access control for databases and administrative tools
  • Regular backups and monitoring
    While we strive for strong security, please note no system is completely risk‑proof.

7. Retention & Deletion

We retain information no longer than needed:

  • Subscription data stored until users unsubscribe
  • Comments, analytics, and usage data kept for up to 24 months
  • Personal submissions deleted upon request or when no longer required
    We securely delete or anonymize data when retention ends.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your region, you may have the following rights:

  • Access your personal data we hold
  • Rectify incorrect or incomplete data
  • Erase (delete) your data (“right to be forgotten” under GDPR/India).
  • Restrict processing in certain scenarios
  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Data portability, where applicable
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • California residents have additional rights under CalOPPA/Shine‑the‑Light laws.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our blog is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from them. If you believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us to request its removal .

10. International Transfers

As an India‑based blog, your data stays within servers in India. However, when we use global service providers (e.g., email, analytics), data may be transferred outside India, in compliance with laws like India’s DPDP Act, GDPR, and privacy frameworks .

11. Policy Updates

We may update this policy over time. Significant changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We advise you to review this policy periodically .