Privacy
User privacy is critically important to “The Smaranika” (thesmaranika.blogspot.com). We collect user data, solely to help users. Rest assured, your data is safe with us. By continuing to use “The Smaranika”
and avail its services you are giving your consent to cookies being
used and personal information, shared by you, being saved with us.
Please note, we keep your information as long as we have a reason to
keep it.
Your interactions with any website or app are the digital footprints that can be recorded and used to offer you a better experience with personalized content. Your digital footprints are recorded by websites or apps via cookies or personally identifiable information (PII) like email IDs. Due to evolving consumer privacy regulations like General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), it is vital to make you aware of your rights — your digital privacy — as outlined below.
Q. How does “The Smaranika” use user information?
Ans. “The Smaranika” takes utmost care with user data and uses it to:
Please note, we keep your information as long as we have a reason to keep it.
Q. What are computer ‘cookies’? Are they harmful? Does “The Smaranika” use 'cookies'?
Ans. Computer cookies are very small text files that are placed on your computer / browser when you visit certain websites. Websites collect impersonal user data by means of cookies such as your navigation preferences, previously visited pages, language etc.
Computer cookies are not harmful at all; neither they intend to infringe your privacy. They instead help you have a seamless, convenient and personalized experience on websites or apps.
Yes, "The Smaranika" uses cookies. It is only in the best interest of users, cookies are used. By continuing to use “The Smaranika” and avail its services you are giving your consent to cookies being used.
Q. What are PIIs? How are they useful for a website / app? Does “The Smaranika” collect 'PIIs'?
Ans. Personally Identifiable Information is abbreviated as “PII”. Name, Email IDs, Zip codes are examples of PIIs.
There are services which require PIIs from users. For example, if you would like to purchase a product from an online e-commerce store, unless you share details like your name, address, zip code, contact number, email ID etc. you will not be able to place an order.
Yes, "The Smaranika" collects PIIs when needed. It is only in the best interest of users, PIIs are collected.
Q. What personal information does “The Smaranika” collect? When does “The Smaranika” collect information?
Ans. While browsing or ordering or registering on “The Smaranika”, as appropriate, you may be asked to enter your email address or other details to help you with your experience.
“The Smaranika” collects information when you fill out and submit a form. Some examples are, when you sign up for a newsletter, register, make a purchase, respond to a survey / marketing communication, you share your personal information with “The Smaranika”.
Q. How does “The Smaranika” protect user information?
Ans. “The Smaranika” does not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your information to outside parties. Your privacy is critically important to us. We are thoughtful about the personal information we ask you to provide. Please note, we keep your information as long as we have a reason to keep it.
Last but not the least, “The Smaranika” has tried to explain user privacy in an easily understandable question-answer format. Should you have any queries, feel free to drop an email to carethesmaranika@gmail.com. We will get back as soon as possible.
Your interactions with any website or app are the digital footprints that can be recorded and used to offer you a better experience with personalized content. Your digital footprints are recorded by websites or apps via cookies or personally identifiable information (PII) like email IDs. Due to evolving consumer privacy regulations like General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), it is vital to make you aware of your rights — your digital privacy — as outlined below.
Q. How does “The Smaranika” use user information?
Ans. “The Smaranika” takes utmost care with user data and uses it to:
- Improve website experience for users
- Better serve its users by providing convenient and personal experience
Please note, we keep your information as long as we have a reason to keep it.
Q. What are computer ‘cookies’? Are they harmful? Does “The Smaranika” use 'cookies'?
Ans. Computer cookies are very small text files that are placed on your computer / browser when you visit certain websites. Websites collect impersonal user data by means of cookies such as your navigation preferences, previously visited pages, language etc.
Computer cookies are not harmful at all; neither they intend to infringe your privacy. They instead help you have a seamless, convenient and personalized experience on websites or apps.
Yes, "The Smaranika" uses cookies. It is only in the best interest of users, cookies are used. By continuing to use “The Smaranika” and avail its services you are giving your consent to cookies being used.
Q. What are PIIs? How are they useful for a website / app? Does “The Smaranika” collect 'PIIs'?
Ans. Personally Identifiable Information is abbreviated as “PII”. Name, Email IDs, Zip codes are examples of PIIs.
There are services which require PIIs from users. For example, if you would like to purchase a product from an online e-commerce store, unless you share details like your name, address, zip code, contact number, email ID etc. you will not be able to place an order.
Yes, "The Smaranika" collects PIIs when needed. It is only in the best interest of users, PIIs are collected.
Q. What personal information does “The Smaranika” collect? When does “The Smaranika” collect information?
Ans. While browsing or ordering or registering on “The Smaranika”, as appropriate, you may be asked to enter your email address or other details to help you with your experience.
“The Smaranika” collects information when you fill out and submit a form. Some examples are, when you sign up for a newsletter, register, make a purchase, respond to a survey / marketing communication, you share your personal information with “The Smaranika”.
Q. How does “The Smaranika” protect user information?
Ans. “The Smaranika” does not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your information to outside parties. Your privacy is critically important to us. We are thoughtful about the personal information we ask you to provide. Please note, we keep your information as long as we have a reason to keep it.
Last but not the least, “The Smaranika” has tried to explain user privacy in an easily understandable question-answer format. Should you have any queries, feel free to drop an email to carethesmaranika@gmail.com. We will get back as soon as possible.
