Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Big Fat Indian Recipes ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website at bigfat.in. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your data is handled. This policy applies to all visitors of our informational blog, which does not require registration or collect personal data through forms.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain non-personal information through standard web technologies. This includes:
- IP address and approximate location (derived from IP)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referral source (e.g., search engine or another website)
- Standard server logs
We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it through external channels (e.g., comments on third-party platforms).
How We Use Information
The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
- To analyze website traffic and user behavior
- To improve the user experience and content relevance
- To maintain and optimize website performance
- To ensure the security and integrity of our site
We do not use your data for direct marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making. No personal data is stored in databases or shared for commercial purposes beyond what is necessary for analytics and advertising services.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you interact with our site.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly (e.g., session management)
- Analytics cookies: Used by third-party services to collect aggregate data on site usage
- Advertising cookies: Used by ad networks to show relevant ads based on browsing behavior
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website features but will not prevent you from accessing content.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to support our website operations:
- Google Analytics: To track anonymous usage patterns and improve content delivery
- Google AdSense: To display advertisements and generate revenue to support our free content
- Cloudflare: To enhance security and website performance
These services may collect data such as IP addresses, browsing behavior, and device information. We do not control their privacy practices, so we encourage you to review their respective privacy policies:
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to use industry-standard safeguards.
Your Rights
Under Indian data protection laws and global best practices, you have the right to:
- Request access to the data collected about you through third-party tools (via your browser or analytics dashboard)
- Opt out of targeted advertising using tools like Google Ad Settings
- Disable cookies via your browser settings
- Request deletion of data collected by third parties, subject to their policies
While India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) is newly enacted and fully effective, we align our practices with its principles of transparency, consent, and accountability. We do not process sensitive personal data and do not engage in profiling or automated decision-making.
Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for general audiences and is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Archer Thorncroft
49 Manners Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Email: [email protected]
This Privacy Policy was last updated on June 25, 2024.
