At Zindagi First, your privacy and trust are of utmost importance. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, subscribe to our magazine (whether digital or print), or interact with us through various platforms. It is designed to inform you about your rights and our obligations regarding your personal data. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices and how we protect your personal information. By accessing or using our website and services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
Introduction
Zindagi First is a news and media website cum magazine that caters to a wide audience, delivering insightful journalism, engaging stories, and lifestyle content. This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors of our website, readers of our print and digital publications, subscribers, and individuals who interact with us via email, social media, or other means. It governs the collection and use of your personal information during any interaction with our content and services.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services that are not operated or controlled by Zindagi First. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Information We Collect
When you engage with Zindagi First, we may collect information in several ways—directly from you, automatically through your interaction with our services, and from third parties.
Information You Provide
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you register for an account, subscribe to our magazine, sign up for newsletters, participate in surveys or promotions, comment on articles, or contact us for support. This information may include your name, email address, postal address, telephone number, and payment details. If you create an account, we may also store your username, password, and any profile information you choose to provide.
When you contribute content such as comments, reviews, or submissions to our website or magazine, we collect the information you choose to share. Additionally, if you participate in contests or giveaways, we may collect further details necessary to administer the event and fulfill prizes.
Information Collected Automatically
As you navigate through our website, we automatically gather certain information about your device and usage patterns. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and the pages you viewed directly before and after accessing the website. We also use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to collect information about your interactions with our content. These tools help us improve user experience, personalize content, and deliver relevant advertising.
Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party sources, including social media platforms when you choose to log in or interact with us via those platforms. This information may include your name, email address, profile photo, and other data that you permit the platform to share with us under their privacy settings. We may also receive aggregated analytics and demographic data from advertisers or business partners to help us better understand our audience and improve our services.
Use of Your Information
The information we collect is used to provide, maintain, and improve our services. We use your information to manage your account, process subscriptions, and deliver our magazine content to you. Your contact details enable us to communicate with you regarding updates, newsletters, promotional offers, and transactional notices.
Personal data helps us personalize your experience on our website by recommending content that matches your interests. It also allows us to conduct surveys and research to enhance our offerings. Furthermore, we may use your information for security purposes, including detecting fraudulent or unauthorized activity and ensuring the safety and integrity of our platform.
In addition, your information may be used for marketing purposes with your consent. For instance, if you sign up for promotional emails, we may inform you about new features, upcoming articles, exclusive stories, or events organized by Zindagi First. You have the right to opt-out of these communications at any time.
Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, in certain circumstances, we may share your information with trusted third parties to facilitate the operation of our services.
This includes sharing data with service providers who assist us with website hosting, payment processing, email delivery, analytics, and marketing. These providers are obligated to protect your information and only use it to perform their designated tasks.
If you engage with our social media pages or share articles via social platforms, please be aware that your interactions are subject to the privacy policies of those third-party services.
We may also disclose your information when required by law or legal processes, to respond to legal claims, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Zindagi First, our users, or the public. Additionally, in the event of a business transfer such as a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred to the successor entity in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Zindagi First uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and deliver targeted advertisements. Cookies are small files placed on your device that allow us to remember your preferences and recognize you on return visits.
We use both session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, and persistent cookies, which remain until you delete them. Tracking technologies may also include web beacons, pixels, and local storage objects.
You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings and opt-out of certain third-party advertising cookies by visiting industry opt-out pages such as the Digital Advertising Alliance or Network Advertising Initiative.
Data Security and Retention
We take reasonable measures to secure your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Our website uses encryption technologies like SSL/TLS to protect data during transmission, and our servers are safeguarded with firewalls and access controls.
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Once the retention period expires, we securely delete or anonymize your data.
Your Rights and Choices
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, subject to applicable law. These include the right to access, correct, or delete your data, the right to restrict or object to certain processing activities, and the right to withdraw consent where consent is the basis for processing.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
You also have the right to opt-out of receiving promotional emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of our emails. Please note that even if you opt-out of marketing communications, we may still send you non-promotional messages such as updates about your account or transactions.
Children’s Privacy
Zindagi First does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13 (or the relevant age of consent in your jurisdiction). If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child without parental consent, we will promptly delete it. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided personal information can contact us to request its removal.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the effective date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, providing additional notice through email or website notifications. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
We are committed to resolving any complaints or disputes regarding the use of your personal data in a fair and transparent manner.
This Privacy Policy demonstrates our commitment to safeguarding your personal information while providing you with enriching news and media content. By continuing to use Zindagi First, you acknowledge and agree to the practices outlined herein.