Who we are
Scope and Application
This Policy applies to all visitors and users of the Website. By accessing or using the Website, you consent to the terms of this Policy.
Definitions
- Personal Information: Any information that relates to a natural person, which, either directly or indirectly, in combination with other information available or likely to be available with a body corporate, is capable of identifying such a person.
- Sensitive Personal Data or Information (SPDI): Includes passwords, financial information (bank account details, credit/debit card details, etc.), physical, physiological and mental health condition, sexual orientation, medical records and history, biometric information, etc.
- Information that is freely available or accessible in the public domain or furnished under the Right to Information Act, 2005 is not considered as sensitive personal data or information for the purposes of this Policy.
Purpose of Collection and Use of Information
We collect and use your information only for lawful and legitimate purposes, including:
- Responding to your inquiries and providing support.
- Administering and fulfilling our obligations under any agreements between you and us.
- Improving our services and the Website.
- Communicating with you about our offerings, news, and updates.
- Complying with legal and regulatory obligations.
Collection of Information
- We collect only the minimum information necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy.
- We may collect information through various means, including when you:
- Provide information directly to us (e.g., through forms, surveys, or correspondence).
- Interact with the Website (e.g., through cookies and session data).
- You are responsible for the authenticity and accuracy of the information you provide.
User-Generated Content and Third-Party Services
Comments: The data displayed in the comments form, your IP address, and browser user agent string to help spam detection is collected when you leave comments on the Website.
Media
Avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) to the Website, as visitors can potentially download and extract this information.
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our Website. These are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and activity. You can control cookie settings in your browser. Here’s how we use cookies:
- Comment Form: If you opt to save your name, email address, and website in cookies, this information will be saved for one year for your convenience when leaving future comments.
- Content Editing: When editing or publishing an article, a cookie is stored in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the edited article. It expires after one day.
Embedded Content
Website articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images) from other websites. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with the embedded content.
Data Sharing
We may share your data in the following circumstances:
- Automated Spam Detection: Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law or legal process.
Data Retention
We retain your information as follows:
- Comments: Comments and associated metadata are retained indefinitely to facilitate automatic recognition and approval of follow-up comments.
- Form Submissions: Form submissions containing personal data will be securely stored for a maximum of 24 months, unless longer retention is required for legal or regulatory purposes. Users have the right to access, modify, or request deletion of their data in accordance with our privacy policy. All retained data will be securely managed to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
Data Deletion
After the retention period expires, we securely delete or anonymize your data. This ensures that your personal information cannot be reconstructed or used.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
Data We Collect and Purpose
We collect only the essential data through our website to deliver and enhance our services, ensuring transparency, safeguarding your privacy, and using the information solely for its intended purpose.
Data Rights
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: Request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, except for data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Data Transfer
Your data may be transferred and processed in locations where our servers and third-party service providers are located.
Access, Correction, and Withdrawal of Consent
You can modify or correct your information directly on the Website where functionality allows. To withdraw your consent for the use of SPDI or to request modification/correction when Website functionality is limited, please contact our Website administrator.
Retention, Processing, and Storage
We retain your information only as long as necessary for legal compliance or legitimate business purposes. We have robust security measures in place to protect your information, adhering to global standards and incorporating managerial, technical, operational, and physical security controls.
Contact Details
For any concerns or feedback, please contact our website administrator at info@earthtree.in
Updates to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Please review it regularly to stay informed about our current privacy practices.
