Thakur Publication Pvt. Ltd. has the utmost regard for the privacy of our users and the relationship we share with them. This Privacy Policy describes our privacy practices with respect to information collected through our websites, applications, and any other online service that links to this Privacy Policy, including any websites and online services we operate on behalf of our authors (collectively referred to as the “Sites”).
Changes to This Privacy Policy
As our Sites continue to develop, we may add new services and features to them. In the event that these additions affect our Privacy Policy, or if other changes in our privacy practices or applicable laws necessitate changes to the Privacy Policy, this document will be updated accordingly. If we make a material change in the way we use your personal information, we will provide prominent notice of the change on the Sites. We will not, however, materially change our policies and practices to make them less protective of personal information we have previously collected from you without your express consent.
By using our Sites, you are accepting the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Sites. We reserve the right to modify or amend the terms of our Privacy Policy from time to time without notice. All changes will become effective after 24 hours of posting and our continued use of the sites following the posting of changes to these terms of use will mean you accept those changes.
The privacy policy only extends to the information you provide to us or the information otherwise collected by us through your usage of the Sites (see Terms of Use), and does not extends to the information procured through other mediums such as phone, postal service, book exhibitions, promotional events, etc.
The Information we collect:
We collect two basic types of information from you in conjunction with your use of the Sites:
· Personal information, which is any information that exclusively identifies you (e.g., your name, email address, telephone number, postal address, payment information amongst others) and
· Non-personal information, which is information that does not exclusively identify you but is related to you nonetheless such as, information about your interests, demographics (e.g., age, gender, pin code) and use of the Sites. We collect this information in the following ways:
Directly Provided Information:
We may ask you to provide your personal information, demographic information or information about your preferences or interests when you:
· Register for an account on the Sites.
· Sign up to receive email newsletters from us.
· Make a purchase on the Sites.
· Enter a contest or sweepstakes.
· Participate in surveys or special promotions.
· Participate on social media accounts involving our authors, books or brands.
· Participate in communities or forums on the Sites.
· Submit user-generated content on any part of the Sites that permit it.
· Knowingly volunteer information on any other part of the Sites (e.g., request for customer service, submit a job application).
Information Collected By Us:
In addition to any information you provide directly to us, we and our third-party service providers may use a variety of technologies that automatically collect certain non-personal information when you interact with the Sites or emails sent to you, including the following:
Device Information
We may collect certain information about your computer or other device that you use to access the Sites, including IP address, geolocation information, unique device identifiers, browser type, browser language, and other transactional information.
Usage Information
We may log certain information about your use of the Sites (e.g., log files, clickstream data, a reading history of the pages you view, your search terms and search results) and additional “traffic data” (e.g., time of access, date of access, software crash reports, session identification number, access times, referring website addresses).
Location Information
Some of our applications may deliver content based on your current location if you choose to enable that feature of the app. If you enable the location-based feature, your current location will be stored locally on your device, which will then be used by the app. If you elect to have a location-based search saved to your history, we will store that information on our servers. If you do not enable the location-based service, or if an app does not have that feature, the app will not transmit to us, and we will not collect or store, location information.
Cookies, Flash Cookies and Web Beacons
Like many websites, we use cookies, flash cookies, web beacons or similar technologies. “Cookies” are small text files that are stored on your computer or other device when you visit certain online pages that record your preferences and actions. We use cookies for a variety of purposes, including remembering you and your preferences, tracking your use of our Sites, and facilitating your payment transactions. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but, if you prefer, you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies. However, please note that refusing a cookie may limit your access to the Sites.
A “flash cookie” is a data file placed on your device via the Adobe Flash plug-in, which may be built-in or downloaded by you to your computer or another device. Flash cookies may be used for various purposes, such as enabling a Flash feature and remembering your preferences. If you choose to adjust your Flash privacy settings in your device, some features of the Sites may not function properly. For more information about the privacy choices, Adobe offers, visit: http://www.macromedia.com/support/documentation/en/flashplayer/help/settings_manager.html
A “web beacon” (also known as an “action tag”, “tracer tag”, or “single-pixel GIF”) is an invisible graphic that is programmed only to collect non-personal information about your use of our Sites or emails sent to you. Web beacons may be used for a number of purposes, including counting visitors to the Sites, monitoring how users navigate the Sites, counting how many emails were opened or how many links were viewed, and providing you with content customized to your interests.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we learn about you to help us personalize and continually improve your experience with TPPL. We may use your personal and non-personal information in the following ways:
General Uses
· Provide you with the products and services you request.
· Post your user-generated content to our Sites as you request.
· Communicate with you about your account or transactions with us and send you information about features on our Sites.
· Communicate with you about changes to our policies.
· Send you newsletters, offers and promotions for our products and services, third party products and services, or special events by email or another medium.
· Personalize content and experiences on our Sites and within emails sent to you, including providing you recommendations based on your preferences.
· Serve you targeted advertising, both on our Sites and elsewhere online, based on information we previously collected from you, including your activity on the Sites or activity on third party sites and applications.
· Administer our loyalty programs.
· Administer contests, sweepstakes, promotions, and surveys.
· Optimize or improve our products, services and operations.
· Detect, investigate, and prevent activities that may violate our policies or be illegal.
· Perform statistical, demographic, and marketing analyses of users of the Sites and recipients of our emails, including browsing and purchasing patterns.
Security of Your Personal Information
TPPL takes reasonable steps to help protect and secure your personal information. However, please remember that no data storage or data transmission over the Internet, or by other means, can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. Thus, TPPL cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us. Therefore, you understand, acknowledge and agree that you transmit your personal information to our Sites at your own risk.
Identity Theft
There may be instances when you receive a seemingly legitimate looking e-mail asking you’re your personal information from you such as your site login password and id or your credit card details. TPPL will never ask for such information from you via e-mail.
Such activities are usually carried on by unauthorized individuals and are illegal in nature. They are called phishing or identity theft. In case of any suspicion of such activity or on receiving such an e-mail you are certain was not sent by us or any of the sites affiliated to us, we advise you to not respond to such mail and to take whatever action you see fit.
Governing Law
This site is published by Thakur Publication Pvt. Ltd. and is governed by all laws applicable within the territory of India including the Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008 and the Information Technology (Reasonable security practices and procedures and sensitive personal data or information) Rules, 2011. By using the Sites, you are agreeing to the terms of the privacy policy thereby consenting to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of courts in Lucknow, India, in all disputes arising out of or relating to the use of the Sites or the privacy policy.
Disputes may be referred to Arbitration at the choice of TPPL only, which shall then be governed as per the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
How to Contact Us
You may always submit concerns regarding our Privacy Policy or our privacy practices via email to tpdirector@tppl.org.in. Please reference Privacy Policy in your subject line. tppl.org.in will attempt to respond to all reasonable concerns or inquiries within five business days of receipt.
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