Effective Date: May 20, 2025

At Growing India, accessible from https://epaper.growingindia.co.in, the privacy of our visitors is of utmost importance. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how it is used, and how we protect your personal data. By using our website and services, you agree to the terms described in this policy.

1. Who We Are

Growing India, a registered media company dedicated to delivering timely, credible, and high-quality journalism through our platform in English. We serve various cities including Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, and Udaipur.

2. Information We Collect

A. Personal Data

We may collect the following personal information when you:

• Register or subscribe to our ePaper
• Contact us via email or contact forms
• Make payments for subscriptions or services

This may include:

• Full name
• Email address
• Mobile number
• City and state
• Payment information (processed securely via third-party gateways)

B. Non-Personal Data

We automatically collect certain non-personal information through cookies and analytics tools:

• IP address
• Device and browser type
• Date and time of access
• Pages visited
• Referring website

3. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used strictly for the following purposes:

• To deliver ePaper content and newsletters
• To process subscriptions or payments
• To improve user experience and website performance
• To respond to your questions and support requests
• To send important updates, alerts, or offers (if opted in)
• To comply with legal or regulatory obligations

We do not use your personal data for profiling or automated decision-making.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (for GDPR Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Your consent
• Fulfillment of a contract
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Legitimate interests in running and improving our services

5. Sharing Your Information

We respect your privacy and will never sell or rent your personal data.

We may share your data with:

• Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., hosting providers, payment gateways, email platforms)
• Legal authorities, if required by applicable law or legal process
• Analytics and advertising partners (only anonymized data)

All third-party partners are required to comply with data protection standards and use your information solely for the services we authorize.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

• Enhance user experience
• Track site usage statistics via tools like Google Analytics
• Remember your preferences (e.g., selected edition or city)

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features of the site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

7. Data Security

We take your data security seriously and implement a variety of measures including:

• SSL encryption (HTTPS)
• Firewalls and malware scanning
• Secure third-party payment processing
• Access controls and user authentication

However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to take steps to protect your personal data.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Object to certain types of processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at growingindia.co.in@gmail.com

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to external websites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of such third-party sites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external site they visit.

11. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary:

• To provide the services you request
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
• To resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

You can request data deletion by contacting us (see Section 13).

12. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:

Growing India.
Website: https://epaper.growingindia.co.in
Email: growingindia.co.in@gmail.com
Phone: 0141-3544621
Address: 185/116, Sector-18, Pratap Nagar, Sanganer, Jaipur, Rajasthan-302033