Privacy Policy for Zoiara
Effective Date: 19/06/2025
Owner: Manoj Teckani
Email: thezoiara@gmail.com
Location: Surat, Gujarat, India
1. Privacy Policy Uses
This Privacy Policy explains how Zoiara (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, stores, and shares your personal information when you visit our website. Zoiara is an entertainment-based lifestyle blog covering topics like lifestyle, food, travel, and sports. By using our site, you agree to the practices described below.
2. User Information
We only collect personal information if you voluntarily submit it — for example, via a contact form or newsletter signup. This may include your name, email address, and any message you send us.
We do not require user accounts, and we do not collect sensitive information such as credit card details, government IDs, or personal identifiers.
3. Collection of Information
We collect the following types of data:
– Directly Provided Information: When you fill out a form (contact or newsletter), we collect the data you submit.
– Automatically Collected Information: Using tools like Google Analytics, we collect anonymized data such as your IP address, device type, pages visited, and general location data (e.g., city).
Cookies may also be used to improve your experience, which we’ll cover later in this policy.
4. Use of Information
The information we collect is used to:
– Respond to messages or inquiries
– Send email updates or newsletters if you opt-in
– Improve the website’s performance and user experience
– Monitor traffic trends through analytics (non-personal data)
We do not use your data for any profiling, tracking across other sites, or commercial resale.
5. Disclosure of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Information may be disclosed only if:
– Legally required (e.g., court orders, law enforcement)
– Needed to protect our legal rights or safety
– We outsource certain technical tasks to trusted providers (e.g., analytics tools), in which case the data shared is anonymized and never sold
6. Use of Tracking Technologies
Zoiara uses cookies and tracking tools such as:
– Google Analytics for understanding traffic behavior (anonymous)
– Basic cookies to remember visitor preferences
You can control cookie settings in your browser or opt out of Google Analytics tracking using this tool: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
7. User Rights
As a user, you have the right to:
– Request access to the data we’ve collected
– Ask for corrections or deletion
– Withdraw consent for email marketing at any time by unsubscribing
– Disable cookies through your browser settings
To make such requests, contact us at thezoiara@gmail.com
8. Final Details
We take basic steps to keep your data safe, including using HTTPS and limiting access to submitted data. However, no internet transmission is completely secure.
1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?
We collect:
– Personal information you voluntarily submit (e.g., name, email)
– Anonymous data through tools like Google Analytics (e.g., device type, page views)
2. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?
We process your data to:
– Provide responses to inquiries
– Send updates or newsletters you opt into
– Improve website performance and visitor experience
We never use your data for advertising targeting or third-party resale.
3. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?
Your personal information is not shared with third parties unless:
– We are legally required to
– It’s necessary for site functionality (e.g., using analytics services that process anonymized data)
4. DO WE USE COOKIES AND OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES?
Yes. We use:
– Cookies to remember site preferences
– Google Analytics for anonymous traffic tracking
You can disable cookies anytime in your browser settings.
5. HOW DO WE HANDLE YOUR SOCIAL LOGINS?
Zoiara does not offer social login functionality. We do not collect or process social login credentials.
6. IS YOUR INFORMATION TRANSFERRED INTERNATIONALLY?
We use globally operated services (like Google Analytics), which may process data in other countries. These transfers involve anonymized data only and are subject to the security practices of the respective providers.
7. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?
We retain your data only as long as necessary to respond to your messages or maintain your newsletter subscription. Analytics data is stored anonymously for performance reviews.
You can request deletion at any time.
8. DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS?
No. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 13 years of age. If such data is found to be collected accidentally, it will be deleted immediately.
9. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?
You may:
– Ask for a copy of your data
– Request edits or deletion
– Withdraw consent for newsletter emails
– Manage cookie settings via your browser
To exercise these rights, contact: thezoiara@gmail.com
10. CONTROLS FOR DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES
Currently, Zoiara does not respond to “Do-Not-Track” signals from browsers. You can still manage cookies and trackers through your browser settings.
11. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE?
Yes. We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect new practices, laws, or site features. The “Effective Date” at the top will change accordingly.
Major updates will be highlighted on the site.
12. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?
For questions, concerns, or privacy-related requests, contact:
Manoj Teckani
Email: thezoiara@gmail.com
Location: Surat, Gujarat, India
13. HOW CAN YOU REVIEW, UPDATE, OR DELETE THE DATA WE COLLECT FROM YOU?
To review, edit, or delete your information, please email thezoiara@gmail.com with your request. We’ll process your inquiry within 15 business days.