Privacy Policy for podhuva.com

Effective Date: 26-04-2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to podhuva.com ("Site", "we", "us", "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (www.podhuva.com), which primarily provides news articles. We strive to collect only the minimum necessary information required to operate and improve our Site.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this policy. **If you do not agree with the terms, please do not access the site.**

Important Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Please read carefully and exercise caution when using this website. Your use of this Site is solely at your own risk.

Content Disclaimer: The content provided on podhuva.com (including news articles, opinions, analyses, etc.) is for informational purposes only and provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We explicitly disclaim any and all responsibility or liability for:

The accuracy, completeness, reliability, suitability, or timeliness of any information published.
Any errors or omissions in the content.
Any actions taken, decisions made, or consequences resulting from reliance on any information herein.
Content or privacy practices of external sites linked to.

Data Security & Liability Disclaimer: While we implement reasonable security measures (as outlined below) to protect information, no system is impenetrable. Therefore, we explicitly disclaim any and all responsibility or liability for:

Any data loss, disclosure, or damages resulting from breaches of security, hardware/software failures, unauthorized third-party access, cyber-attacks, viruses, or other events beyond our reasonable control.
Failures or breaches attributable to third-party service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics).
Any loss or damage incurred as a result of using the Site or relying on its information.

You are solely responsible for verifying information and for taking appropriate precautions regarding your data and device security when using this or any website.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the minimum information necessary to provide and improve our service. This may include:

Personal Data: Information you voluntarily provide, like your name or email address if you comment, subscribe, or contact us via email (report@podhuva.com). Providing this is optional.
Derivative Data: Data automatically collected by our servers for site operation and analytics, such as your IP address (which may be anonymized), browser type, operating system, access times, and pages viewed. This helps us understand usage patterns and improve the Site.
Cookies & Similar Technologies: We use cookies primarily for essential site functionality and anonymous analytics. Cookies help us understand user preferences and improve user experience. You can typically manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality. We do not use cookies to track you across unrelated websites.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the limited information collected strictly for the following purposes:

Operating, maintaining, and improving the Site and its content.
Compiling anonymous, aggregated statistical data for internal analysis or reporting to understand user engagement (e.g., popular articles).
Responding to your direct inquiries or comments if you contact us or leave a comment.
Sending newsletters or updates *only* if you have explicitly opted-in to receive them.
Ensuring network security and preventing fraudulent activity.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We will not use your data for purposes other than those stated here without your explicit consent, unless required by law.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not share your voluntarily provided personal information except in limited circumstances:

With Service Providers: We may share necessary data with trusted third-party vendors who perform services for us (e.g., website hosting, analytics providers like Google Analytics). These providers are obligated to maintain confidentiality and security and are restricted to using data solely for the services they provide to us.
By Law or to Protect Rights: If required by law, subpoena, court order, or governmental request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of our Site, our users, or others (e.g., investigating fraud or security threats).

We do not control third-party service providers; please review their privacy policies. We are not responsible for their actions regarding your data.

5. Security of Your Information

We are committed to protecting your information and use administrative, technical, and physical security measures appropriate to the sensitivity of the data we hold. This includes measures like secure hosting environments and access controls. However, as stated in our disclaimer, **no security system is 100% secure.** While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security against all threats or data loss.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information you provide (like contact details) only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected (e.g., respond to your query) or as required by applicable law. Anonymous or aggregated data (like analytics) may be kept for longer periods for trend analysis.

7. User Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., under India's DPDP Act), you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, such as the right to access, correct, update, or request deletion of your personal information that we hold. To exercise these rights, please contact us at report@podhuva.com. We will respond to verifiable requests in accordance with applicable law. Please note that we may need to retain certain information for record-keeping purposes or to complete transactions requested before the change/deletion.

8. Links to Other Websites

Our Site contains links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies when you leave our Site.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed at children under the age specified by applicable law (e.g., 13, 16, or 18 depending on jurisdiction and context). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without verifiable parental consent where required. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately at report@podhuva.com so we can delete it.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated policy on the Site, indicated by the "Effective Date". Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy. We encourage you to periodically review this page.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Website: podhuva.com
Email: report@podhuva.com