Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the site includes:

1.1 Personal Data

When you voluntarily contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, or use our contact form, we may collect personally identifiable information, such as:

• Your full name
• Email address
• Any message content you submit through our contact or feedback forms

Providing this information is entirely optional, and you may choose to interact with our website without submitting any personal data.

1.2 Derivative Data

Our servers automatically collect information when you access our site, including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, the pages you visit, and the dates and times of those visits. This data is used for security, analytics, and to improve your browsing experience.

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your activity on our website. This helps us understand how you interact with our content, remember your preferences, and serve you more relevant articles. For full details, please review our Cookie Policy.

1.4 Third-Party Data

We may receive information about you from third-party partners — including analytics providers (such as Google Analytics), advertising networks (such as Google AdSense), and social media platforms — if you interact with our content through those channels.

2. How We Use Your Information

Having accurate information about you permits us to provide a smooth, efficient, and personalised experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve our website and its content
• Respond to your emails, inquiries, and support requests
• Send you a periodic newsletter or updates about new articles, if you have opted in
• Monitor and analyse site usage trends to improve design and functionality
• Display relevant advertising, including interest-based ads through Google AdSense
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations
• Protect the rights, property, and safety of EverGlow Infotech, our readers, and the public

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following situations:

3.1 Service Providers

We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you — provided those parties agree to keep this information confidential. Examples include hosting providers, email delivery services, and analytics platforms.

3.2 Advertising Partners

Our website uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site and other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information where required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority, or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

3.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your personal information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on EverGlow Infotech. Cookies are small data files stored on your device by your browser. They help us remember your preferences, analyse how visitors use our site, and deliver relevant advertisements.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some portions of our site may not function properly. For detailed information about the types of cookies we use and how you can manage them, please visit our Cookie Policy.

5. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and articles. These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When your personal information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymise it.

Analytics and usage data collected by third-party tools such as Google Analytics is subject to the retention policies of those services.

7. Security of Your Information

We implement a variety of administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. Our website uses HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers.

However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

EverGlow Infotech does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from anyone under the age of 13. Our website is not directed at children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected] and we will delete such information promptly.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights with respect to your personal data:

• Right of Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information under certain conditions.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, including for direct marketing purposes.
• Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making: You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you are entitled to additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion of your personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information. To submit a CCPA request, please contact us at [email protected].

11. GDPR — Users in the European Economic Area

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for processing your personal information depends on the context. We typically process your information based on: your consent (which you can withdraw at any time), the necessity to perform a contract with you, compliance with a legal obligation, or our legitimate interests, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or change this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: