Privacy policy
Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit telugunriinfo.com, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using this Site, you agree to the practices described below.
- Who we are
TeluguNriInfo (telugunriinfo.com) is a community portal providing news, culture, technology, and resources for the Telugu NRI community. For any privacy-related queries, you can reach us via the contact details at the end of this policy.
- Information we collect
We may collect the following types of information when you use our Site:
Personal information — name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or fill out a contact form.
Usage data — pages visited, time spent on pages, browser type, device type, and referring URLs, collected automatically via analytics tools.
Cookies and tracking data — small files stored on your device to improve site functionality and track usage patterns (see Section 6).
Comments — if you leave a comment on the Site, your name, email, and comment content are collected.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
- How we use your information
The information we collect is used to:
Deliver and improve the content and features of the Site.
Send newsletters, updates, or announcements you have subscribed to.
Respond to enquiries or comments submitted through the Site.
Analyse site traffic and user behaviour to improve the user experience.
Display relevant advertisements through third-party ad networks.
Comply with legal obligations where required.
We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
- Newsletter and email communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter using the “Subscribe Free” option, we will store your email address and send you periodic updates about Telugu NRI news, culture, and resources.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email.
We use a third-party email service provider to manage our mailing list. Your email address is shared with this provider solely for the purpose of sending newsletters.
We do not send spam and will only email you content relevant to the Site.
- Sharing your information
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties, except in the following limited circumstances:
Service providers — trusted third-party tools such as email marketing platforms, analytics services, and hosting providers that assist in running the Site. These parties are contractually bound to keep your data secure.
Legal requirements — if required by law, court order, or government authority.
Business transfer — in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction.
- Cookies
TeluguNriInfo uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Types of cookies we use include:
Essential cookies — required for the Site to function correctly (e.g., WordPress session cookies).
Analytics cookies — used by tools such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site.
Advertising cookies — used by third-party ad networks to show relevant ads based on your browsing behaviour.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.
- Google Analytics and advertising
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised data about Site traffic and user behaviour. Google may also use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site or other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
We may also participate in other third-party advertising networks. These networks may use cookies and web beacons to collect data for ad targeting purposes.
- Third-party links
Our Site contains links to external websites such as visa portals, money transfer services, and government resources. This Privacy Policy applies only to telugunriinfo.com. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party site and encourage you to review their policies before submitting any personal information.
- Data security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
- Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
The right to access the personal data we hold about you.
The right to request correction of inaccurate data.
The right to request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
The right to withdraw consent for email communications at any time.
The right to lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
- Data retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Comment data is retained as long as the comment remains published on the Site.
- Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
- Contact us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
TeluguNriInfoWebsite: telugunriinfo.com