At Byte Post (accessible from https://bytepost.co.in), one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by Byte Post and how we use it.
1. Information We Collect
If you contact us directly, we may receive additional information about you such as your name, email address, the contents of the message and/or attachments you may send us, and any other information you may choose to provide.
2. Log Files
Byte Post follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. The information collected by log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable.
3. Cookies and Web Beacons
Like any other website, Byte Post uses ‘cookies’. These cookies are used to store information including visitors’ preferences, and the pages on the website that the visitor accessed or visited. The information is used to optimize the users’ experience by customizing our web page content based on visitors’ browser type and/or other information.
4. Google DoubleClick DART Cookie
Google is one of the third-party vendors on our site. It also uses cookies, known as DART cookies, to serve ads to our site visitors based upon their visit to www.bytepost.co.in and other sites on the internet. However, visitors may choose to decline the use of DART cookies by visiting the Google ad and content network Privacy Policy at the following URL: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
5. Our Advertising Partners
Some of the advertisers on our site may use cookies and web beacons. Our advertising partners include:
- Google AdSense Each of our advertising partners has their own Privacy Policy for their policies on user data.
6. Third-Party Privacy Policies
Byte Post’s Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. Thus, we are advising you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information. It may include their practices and instructions about how to opt-out of certain options.
7. Data Protection Rights
We would like to make sure you are fully aware of all of your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:
- The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
- The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
- The right to erasure – You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
8. Children’s Information
Another part of our priority is adding protection for children while using the internet. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their online activity. Byte Post does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13.
9. Contact Us
If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at:
Email: editor@bytepost.co.in
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics (through Google Site Kit) to understand how visitors use our website, such as which pages are read most and how people find us. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information in aggregated form; it does not tell us who you are. You can learn how Google uses this data at How Google uses information from sites or apps that use its services, and opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Advertising choices
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or www.aboutads.info.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics (through Google Site Kit) to understand how visitors use our website, such as which pages are read most and how people find us. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information in aggregated form; it does not tell us who you are. You can learn how Google uses this data at How Google uses information from sites or apps that use its services, and opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Advertising choices
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or www.aboutads.info.
Newsletter subscriptions
If you subscribe to the BytePost newsletter using the sign-up form on our website, we collect:
- Your name and email address (required), so we can send you our newsletter and occasional updates about BytePost.
- Your phone or WhatsApp number (optional, only if you choose to give it), so we can share updates through those channels.
- A record of your consent: the wording you agreed to, the date and time, and the page where you signed up.
- A one-way encrypted (hashed) version of your IP address, used only to prevent spam and abuse of the form. We cannot read your actual IP address from it.
We collect this information only with your consent, which you give by ticking the box on the sign-up form. We use it only to send you BytePost content. We do not sell or rent your details to anyone. Your information is stored securely on our website’s server. If we use an email delivery service to send the newsletter in the future, your name and email will be shared with that service only for sending emails on our behalf.
We keep your details until you unsubscribe or ask us to delete them. You can unsubscribe, ask to see the information we hold about you, correct it, or have it deleted at any time by emailing support@bytepost.co.in. We will act on your request within 30 days.
Your cookie choices
When you first visit BytePost, we ask whether you accept analytics and advertising cookies. We save your choice in a small cookie called bpe_consent for six months, so we don’t ask again on every visit. Our sign-up form also stores two small notes in your browser (whether you have subscribed and when you last closed the form) so it doesn’t appear too often. You can change your cookie choices at any time using the Cookie settings link at the bottom of every page.