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 .