JGblogs

Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2025

1. Information we collect

JGblogs collects the following information automatically when you visit the site:

  • Usage data: pages visited, time on page, referring URL, device type, browser, approximate location (country/state level only).
  • Analytics events: when you click "Apply", "Share", or "Save" on an article.
  • Session identifier: a random, anonymised session ID stored in your browser for the duration of your visit. We do not link this to any personal identity.

We do NOT collect your name, email address (unless you voluntarily submit the contact form), phone number, Aadhaar number, or any sensitive personal data.

2. Cookies

We use the following cookies:

  • Session cookie: anonymous session ID for analytics grouping. Expires when you close the browser.
  • Google Analytics (if enabled): Google sets _ga and _gid cookies to distinguish users. These are third-party cookies. See Google's privacy policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
  • Google AdSense (if enabled): Google may set cookies to serve relevant ads. You can opt out at https://adssettings.google.com.

3. How we use your information

  • To understand which content is most useful to our readers.
  • To improve site performance and navigation.
  • To serve contextually relevant advertisements via Google AdSense.
  • To respond to your contact form enquiries.

4. Third-party services

JGblogs uses the following third-party services that may process your data:

  • Google Analytics 4 — website analytics. Data processed by Google LLC, USA.
  • Google AdSense — advertising. Data processed by Google LLC, USA.
  • Supabase — database and backend infrastructure. Data stored on servers within the EU.
  • Vercel — hosting. Data processed by Vercel Inc., USA.

5. Your rights under DPDP Act 2023

Under India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correct inaccurate personal data.
  • Request erasure of your personal data.
  • Nominate a person to exercise these rights on your behalf.

To exercise these rights, email us at jgblogs08@gmail.com.

6. Data retention

Anonymous analytics data is retained for 12 months. Contact form submissions are retained for 6 months. We do not sell your data to any third party.

7. Contact

For privacy-related enquiries: jgblogs08@gmail.com