Privacy Policy for Babal Kaam

Who we are
Our website address is: https://babalkaam.com.

What personal data we collect and why we collect it
We collect the following personal data through the forms on our website:

  • User Registration Forms: When you register an account on our site, we collect your name, email address, and any other information you provide to create your profile.
  • Login Forms: When you log in, we collect your login credentials to authenticate your identity.
  • Comments: If you leave comments on posts, we collect the data shown in the comment form, including your name, email address, and IP address. This helps us detect spam.
  • Media Uploads: When you upload images to our website, please avoid including EXIF GPS data, as it may be accessible to visitors.
  • Cookies: We use cookies for convenience in saving your details when leaving comments or logging in. These cookies help provide a better user experience, and some of them last up to a year. For more details, see the section on cookies below.

How we use your data
We use the data collected to:

  • Authenticate and manage your account and logins.
  • Moderate comments and prevent spam.
  • Provide personalized services and user experiences.
  • Manage and respond to contact forms or support requests.

How long we retain your data

  • Comments: Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to automatically approve follow-up comments.
  • User Accounts: Personal information from registered users is stored indefinitely, allowing users to edit or delete their information at any time (except for their username).
  • Contact Forms: Data submitted via contact forms is stored for customer service purposes but is not used for marketing unless explicitly stated.

Where your data is sent

  • Password Reset Requests: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
  • Visitor Comments: Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Who we share your data with
We do not share your personal data with any third parties unless explicitly stated, for example, when using plugins or services like Mailchimp (if applicable). For any third-party services we use, please refer to their individual privacy policies for more information.

Cookies
We use cookies to enhance user experience, such as saving your name, email, and website for future comments. These cookies will last for one year. If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie will check if your browser accepts cookies. Upon logging in, several cookies are created to save your login information and preferences, which last for up to two weeks.

Embedded content from other websites
Articles on our site may contain embedded content such as videos or images. Embedded content from other sites behaves the same as if you visited those other sites, which may collect data, use cookies, and track your interactions.

What rights you have over your data
If you have an account or have left comments on our site, you can request:

  • An exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
  • The deletion of any personal data we hold, with exceptions for data we are required to retain for legal, administrative, or security reasons.

Where your data is sent

  • Visitor Comments: May be checked through an automated spam detection service.
  • External Services: If we use third-party services (e.g., Mailchimp for newsletters), your data may be sent to these services, which may be located outside the European Union.

How we protect your data
We take appropriate measures to protect your data, such as secure login systems and encryption of sensitive information.

What third parties we receive data from
We do not receive data from third parties other than the standard website functionalities (like login data, comments, etc.).

What automated decision making and/or profiling we do with user data
We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that significantly affects your rights, such as credit scoring or advertising profiling.

Industry regulatory disclosure requirements
As of now, our website does not operate in any regulated industries requiring additional disclosures. However, we will update this policy if required by law.

Please contact – support@babalkaam.com for support