Effective Date: June 10, 2025
Autoviva.in (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://autoviva.in (the “Website”), an automobile news platform dedicated to providing the latest updates, reviews, and insights in the automotive industry. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors (“you” or “users”) and ensuring transparency regarding the collection, use, and protection of your data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle the information you may share while using our Website, in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to enhance your experience on our Website and provide relevant content and services. The types of information we may collect include:
1.1 Personal Information
Personal information is data that can identify you as an individual. We may collect the following personal information when you voluntarily provide it:
- Name and Contact Details: If you register for an account, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us via forms or email, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, or other contact information.
- User-Generated Content: Comments, reviews, or forum posts you submit on our Website, which may include your username or other identifiers you choose to provide.
- Account Credentials: If you create an account, we collect your username, password (encrypted), and any profile information you provide.
1.2 Non-Personal Information
Non-personal information does not directly identify you but helps us understand how you interact with our Website. This includes:
- Usage Data: Information about your interactions with the Website, such as pages visited, time spent, links clicked, and search queries.
- Device and Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, and other technical details collected via cookies or similar technologies.
- Analytics Data: Aggregated data on user behavior, such as traffic sources and popular content, collected through third-party analytics tools.
1.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third parties, such as:
- Social Media Platforms: If you log in or interact with our Website via social media accounts (e.g., commenting or sharing content), we may receive your profile information, such as your username or display name.
- Advertising Partners: Data from third-party advertising networks to deliver targeted advertisements based on your interests.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Content Delivery: To provide personalized news, articles, and recommendations tailored to your interests in the automotive industry.
- User Engagement: To enable account creation, manage subscriptions, and facilitate interaction through comments, reviews, or forums.
- Communication: To respond to inquiries, send newsletters, or provide updates about our Website or services, with your consent where required.
- Analytics and Improvement: To analyze Website usage, monitor performance, and improve content, functionality, and user experience.
- Advertising: To deliver targeted advertisements through third-party partners, based on your browsing behavior and preferences.
- Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or unauthorized access to our Website.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
3. How We Collect Information
We collect information through:
- Direct Input: When you provide information via forms, account registration, or comments.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect usage and technical data. Cookies help us remember your preferences, track analytics, and serve relevant ads. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
- Third-Party Tools: We use analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics) and advertising platforms to collect aggregated data and deliver targeted ads.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your data with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with Website operations, such as hosting, analytics, or payment processing, under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Advertising Partners: Third-party networks that deliver targeted ads based on your interests, with your consent where required.
- Legal Authorities: If required by law, regulation, or legal process, we may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to a successor entity, with appropriate safeguards.
5. Data Storage and Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These measures include:
- Encryption of sensitive data (e.g., passwords) during transmission and storage.
- Regular security assessments and updates to our systems.
- Access controls to limit data access to authorized personnel only.
However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
Your data is stored on secure servers located in [insert location, e.g., India or the jurisdiction of your hosting provider]. We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
- Opt-Out: Opt out of newsletters, marketing communications, or targeted advertising by following unsubscribe links or contacting us.
- Cookie Preferences: Manage cookies through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [insert contact email, e.g., privacy@autoviva.in]. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe, in accordance with applicable laws.
7. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., social media platforms or advertisers). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing information.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized ads. Cookies may be:
- Essential: Necessary for Website functionality (e.g., maintaining login sessions).
- Performance: Used to analyze Website performance and user behavior.
- Advertising: Used to deliver targeted ads based on your interests.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect Website functionality.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete it.
10. International Data Transfers
If you access our Website from outside [insert country, e.g., India], your data may be transferred to and processed in [insert country or region of servers]. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable laws.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
- Email: theautoviva@gmail.com
We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and transparently.
By using Autoviva.in, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. Thank you for trusting us with your information.