PRIVACY POLICY Privacy Policy for Digital Harshita This Privacy Policy outlines how Digital Harshita (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information from users (each, a “User”) of the https://digitalharshita.org/ website (“Site”). This policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by Digital Harshita. 1. Personal Identification Information We may collect personal identification information from Users in various ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, subscribe to the newsletter, fill out a form, or in connection with other activities, services, features, or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for their name, email address, and other relevant details. Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personal identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site-related activities. 2. Non-Personal Identification Information We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. This may include the browser name, the type of computer, and technical information about Users’ means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information. 3. Web Browser Cookies Our Site may use “cookies” to enhance the User experience. A User’s web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. Users may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies or to alert them when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly. 4. How We Use the Collected Information Digital Harshita may collect and use Users’ personal information for the following purposes: To run and operate our Site: We may need your information to display content on the Site correctly. To improve customer service: Information you provide helps us respond to your customer service requests and support needs more efficiently. To personalize the user experience: We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site. To send periodic emails: We may use the email address to send User information and updates pertaining to their order or subscription. It may also be used to respond to their inquiries, questions, and/or other requests. If a User decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. If at any time the User would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email. 5. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense to serve advertisements on our Site. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our Site. Google’s use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to our Users based on their visit to our Site and other sites on the Internet. Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads. Targeted Advertising: We use Google Ads and Facebook Ads to promote our website and generate traffic. These platforms use cookies and other tracking technologies to show targeted advertisements to Users based on their past browsing behavior and interests. This is done to provide more relevant and useful ads. We do not use this data to personally identify you. Disclosure: We do not share personally identifiable information with third-party advertisers. However, these third-party ad servers or ad networks use technology to send the advertisements and links that appear on our Site directly to Users’ browsers. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. Other technologies (such as cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons) may also be used by the third-party ad networks to measure the effectiveness of their advertisements and/or to personalize the advertising content that you see. 6. Affiliate Disclosure Digital Harshita participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Our participation in these programs does not influence the content or topics we write about. We only promote products or services that we believe will be of value to our audience. 7. Compliance with Indian Laws This Privacy Policy is drafted in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and other applicable laws and regulations in India. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. Consent: Your consent for the collection and processing of your personal data will be free, specific, informed, and unambiguous, as required by the DPDP Act. By using our Site and services, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy. Grievance Redressal: For any privacy-related concerns or grievances, you can contact our designated grievance officer at harshitamahnot@gmail.com. We will acknowledge and address your complaint in a timely manner as required by law. 8. Your Acceptance of These Terms By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.