Last update: 03.07.2024
We are delighted that you have shown interest in our website Bollywood Junkies. Protecting your personal data is important to us. Below, we inform you about the collection, processing, and use of your data when using our website in accordance with legal provisions.
1. Controller
The controller within the meaning of data protection laws is:
Bollywood Junkies Magazine,
Shahganj Ajmeri 3821, New-Delhi, 110006 India
The data protection officer (DPO): Rafael Bettschart
contact@bollywoodjunkies.com
2. Collection and Storage of Personal Data
When you visit our website, we only collect data that your browser transmits to our server (log files). This data includes:
- IP address
- Date and time of the request
- Time zone difference to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
- Content of the request (specific page)
- Access status/HTTP status code
- Amount of data transferred
- Website from which the request comes
- Browser
- Operating system and its interface
- Language and version of the browser software
This data is technically necessary to display our website and ensure stability and security.
3. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website usage. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Our Service uses the following technologies:
- Cookies or Browser Cookies: A cookie is a small file placed on your Device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all Cookies or to indicate when a Cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept Cookies, you may not be able to use some parts of our Service.
- Web Beacons: Certain sections of our Service and our emails may contain small electronic files known as web beacons (also referred to as clear gifs, pixel tags such as the Meta Pixel, and single-pixel gifs) that permit the Company, for example, to count users who have visited those pages or opened an email and for other related website statistics (for example, recording the popularity of a certain section and verifying system and server integrity).
- Facebook Pixel: We use the Facebook Pixel to understand and deliver ads and make them more relevant to you. The collected data remains anonymous, and we cannot see the personal data of any individual user. However, the collected data is saved and processed by Facebook. Facebook may connect this data with your Facebook account and use it for its own advertising purposes, in accordance with Facebook’s Data Use Policy. You can opt-out of Facebook’s use of cookies and Facebook Pixel through settings on your Facebook account. Click here to find the Facebook Data Use Policy.
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to track and report website traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data about how visitors use our site. This data is used to compile reports and improve the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
4. Advertising and Data Collection
We engage in online advertising to keep you informed of new content and services we believe might be of interest to you. We use Partners such as Google AdSense to serve ads when you visit our website. Google uses cookies to display ads based on your previous visits to our site and other sites on the internet. This allows us and third parties to tailor ads displayed to you by collecting and processing data about your behavior across the web.
Your personal data, including your IP address, browser information, and other identifiers, is processed by Google and is used to provide advertising services that are tailored to your interests. By using our Service, you consent to the collection and use of this information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
You can reject and also prevent the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser. However, please note that if you do this, you may not be able to use the full functionality of our website. For more information on how Google processes your data, please see Google’s Privacy & Terms of Service site.
4.1. Use of Google AdSense
This website uses Google AdSense, a service for including advertisements from Google LLC (“Google”). Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to analyze website usage and display personalized ads. The information generated by cookies and web beacons about your use of this website (including your IP address) is transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. This information may be passed on by Google to contractual partners. However, Google will not merge your IP address with other data stored by you.
5. Purpose of Data Processing
The processing of your data is carried out to deliver personalized advertising tailored to your interests, conduct market research to understand our audience better, and enhance user experience on our website. This includes analyzing website usage to optimize content and layout, as well as integrating social media features to provide a more engaging interaction. The data helps us understand user preferences and behaviors, enabling us to create a more relevant and satisfying browsing experience for our visitors.
6. Legal Basis
Processing is based on your consent according to Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. This means that we only process your personal data with your explicit permission, which you can provide through actions like accepting cookies or subscribing to our services. Your consent is voluntary, and you can withdraw it at any time, which will not affect the legality of the data processing carried out before the withdrawal.
7. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this privacy policy or as required by law. This means that we keep your data for the duration of your consent, the duration of our contractual relationship, or as long as it is necessary to comply with legal obligations. Once the data is no longer needed for these purposes, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
8. Data Security
We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, firewalls, secure server locations, access controls, and regular security assessments to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of your data. Our security protocols are continuously reviewed and updated to adapt to new threats and ensure the highest level of protection for your personal information. We also conduct regular security training for our staff and use advanced threat detection systems to monitor for any potential security breaches.
9. International Data Transfers
If data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure it is protected by appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, data protection agreements, or other legally approved mechanisms, to ensure your data receives the same level of protection as within the EEA. These measures are designed to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy. We also implement additional security measures, such as encryption and access controls, to further protect your data during international transfers.
10. User Rights
You have the right to request information about the personal data we store about you. You can request the correction of inaccurate data, the deletion of your data, or the restriction of its processing. You also have the right to object to the processing of your data. Additionally, you have the right to data portability, allowing you to obtain and reuse your personal data across different services. If you have concerns about our data handling practices, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@bollywoodjunkies.com. We will respond to your request within the applicable statutory timeframes.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information from our records promptly. In such cases, we will also notify the child’s parent or guardian of the data collection and deletion process. If you believe that we might have any information from or about a child under 16, please contact us at contact@bollywoodjunkies.com.
12. Changes to the Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on our website. It is recommended to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
13. Contact
If you have any questions about data protection, please email us at contact@bollywoodjunkies.com or visit our Contact page. And if you would like to learn about Bollywood Junkies Magazine, please visit our About Us page.