1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, or other details when you:
  • Subscribe to our newsletter.
  • Comment on blog posts.
  • Fill out contact forms or surveys.
  • Reach out via email at contact@makaut.info.
• User-Generated Content: Comments, reviews, or any content you post publicly on the Website.

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Website, we (or our third-party service providers) may automatically collect:

• Technical Data:
  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Device information
  • Referring website
  • Pages viewed and time spent
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
  • Essential Cookies: Required for Website functionality (e.g., loading pages).
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Website (via Google Analytics).
  • Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense and affiliate partners to serve personalized ads based on your browsing behavior.

You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Website functionality.

c. Information from Third Parties

• Google AdSense: Collects data about your interactions with ads (e.g., clicks, impressions) to serve interest-based advertising.
• Affiliate Partners (e.g., Amazon Associates, educational platforms): May collect data when you click affiliate links or make purchases.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following legitimate purposes under the DPDP Act and SPDI Rules:

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information only with:

All third-party processors are bound by contractual obligations to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security practices as required under the SPDI Rules, including:

• SSL encryption for data in transit
• Firewalls and access controls
• Regular security audits
• Data minimization and pseudonymization where feasible

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

Data is deleted or anonymized when no longer required for legal, operational, or legitimate purposes.

6. Your Rights Under Indian Law

As a data principal under the DPDP Act, you have the right to:

1. Access – Know what personal data we hold about you.
2. Correction – Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
3. Erasure – Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations).
4. Withdraw Consent – Stop email newsletters or cookie-based tracking.
5. Grievance Redressal – File a complaint with our Grievance Officer.

How to Exercise Your Rights

Email us at: contact@makaut.info
Subject Line: "DPDP Rights Request – [Your Name]"

We will respond within 30 days as required by law.

7. Children's Privacy

The Website is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the data immediately.

8. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to external sites (e.g., affiliate partners, educational resources). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before sharing information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. The "Last Updated" date will be revised accordingly. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Grievance Officer (Mandatory under IT Rules, 2011)

Name: Grievance Officer, MakautInfo
Email: contact@makaut.info
Response Time: Within 1 month of receiving a grievance.

Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Email: contact@makaut.info
Website: www.makaut.info