This Privacy Policy outlines the manner in which www.thesecretariat.in, a subscription-based digital news website ("Website," "We," "Our," or "Us"), collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards the personal information of its users ("You" or "User") in compliance with the applicable privacy laws and regulations, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Information We Collect:

   We may collect various types of information from you, including but not limited to:

   • Personal Information: Such as your name, email address, contact number, and billing information when you subscribe to our services.
   • Usage Information: Including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information when you access and interact with our Website.
   • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and gather information about your usage patterns on our Website.

2. How We Use Your Information:
   

   We may use your information for the following purposes:

   • Providing Services: To fulfill your subscription requests, process payments, and deliver news content to you.
   • Personalization: To tailor content and recommendations based on your preferences and usage history.obscene, harassing, harmful, or violates any third-party rights, including copyrights and trademarks.
   • Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, and other relevant information about our services.
   • Analytics: To analyze user behavior, improve our services, and optimize our Website's performance.
   • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure:
   

   We may share your information with third parties in the following situations:

   • Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers to assist us in various aspects of our business operations, such as payment processing and website analytics.
   • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, respond to legal requests, or protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.
   • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

4. Your Choices:

   • Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our communications at any time by following the instructions provided in our emails or contacting us directly.
   • Cookies: Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your experience on our Website.

5. Data Security:

   • We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

6. Children's Privacy:

   • Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

7. Changes to this Policy:

   • We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The revised version will be posted on our Website with the effective date.

8. Contact Us:

   • If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
     SML Digital Media Pvt Ltd
     7th Floor, (Left Wing) Sambhaav House,, Nr Judges Bunglow Cross Road, Bodakdev, Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, 380054
     Email: connect@thesecretariat.in | www.thesecretariat.in
     By using our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your information.