Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: 07-07-2025

At hdgyan.com, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you interact with our website, in accordance with applicable laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of data when you visit or interact with our website:

a) Personal Information

  • Name, email address, and contact number (only when voluntarily submitted through forms, comments, or subscriptions).

b) Non-Personal Information

  • Browser type, device information, IP address, location data, referral URLs, and usage patterns, using tools like Google Analytics.

c) Cookies

  • We use cookies to personalize your experience, analyze traffic, serve ads, and improve functionality. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used for the following purposes:

  • Sending newsletters or updates (only if you opt-in).
  • Responding to your queries or feedback.
  • Improving the design, content, and functionality of our website.
  • Analyzing user behavior for site optimization and better content delivery.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal data to any third parties. However, we may share data:

  • With trusted third-party services (like Google Analytics, AdSense, and plugin providers).
  • If required by law, legal process, or government request.

4. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Please review their individual privacy policies, as we are not responsible for their content or practices.

5. Google AdSense and Affiliate Marketing

hdgyan.com uses Google AdSense and affiliate links. These platforms may use cookies or tracking technologies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing behavior. For more information, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.

6. Your Consent

By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy.

7. Your Rights (For Indian Users)

As per Indian data protection standards, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data.
  • Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
  • Withdraw your consent for future communications.

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@hdgyan.com

8. GDPR Compliance and Our Plugins

Our website uses plugins and services that are GDPR-compliant. Here’s how data might be processed via these tools:

a) Do Plugins Track User Data?

We do not track any user data via our plugins directly. However, third-party integrations may collect user data (primarily IP addresses) via:

i. Embedded Widgets

Widgets such as Facebook Like, Recommend, Twitter Tweet, etc., may track interactions and user data.

ii. Third-Party API Requests

Some plugins request social share/comment counts via APIs, which might expose your IP address to the third-party services.

b) Data Storage by Plugins

No data fetched by our plugins is stored on our servers. All data is saved locally on your website’s database.

c) External Scripts

Most plugin functionalities run locally, except official widgets (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) that load scripts from external servers.

9. GDPR Privacy Policy Snippets for Social Plugins

Depending on the plugin you use, include the following:

Social Login (Super Socializer, Heateor Social Login, Heateor Login):

We collect your public profile data with your consent during Social Login. This includes:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Social profile link and avatar
  • Unique social ID
    This data is used to create your user profile on our website. You can revoke consent anytime by contacting us.

Facebook Comments:

We embed Facebook Comments. It may collect:

  • IP address
  • User Agent
  • Cookies
  • Facebook account interaction
    Refer to Facebook’s Privacy Policy.

GooglePlus / GooglePlus Comments:

We use GooglePlus widgets for comments and sharing. They may collect:

Disqus Comments:

Disqus may collect:

  • Personally Identifiable Information (e.g. name, email)
  • Non-identifiable info (e.g. browser, IP, pages visited)
    See Disqus Privacy Policy.

Fancy Facebook Comments Pro & Moderation Add-ons:

We collect Facebook comment data with your explicit opt-in:

  • Comment details
  • Facebook user ID
  • Comment post ID
    You may revoke this anytime via the comment box opt-out.

Facebook Comments Notifier Add-on:

We send your Facebook comment to page/post admin via email only if you opt-in.

Social Analytics for Sharing:

We use Google Analytics to track social shares. Refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.

10. Privacy Policy Snippets for Social Share Buttons

Facebook Like, Recommend, Share:

Facebook widgets may collect your IP, browser info, and interactions. Refer to Facebook Privacy Policy.

Twitter Tweet:

Twitter widget may collect IP address. See Twitter Privacy Policy.

LinkedIn Share:

LinkedIn may collect your IP when using share widgets. Refer to LinkedIn Privacy Policy.

Pinterest Save:

Pinterest Save button may log IP address. See Pinterest Privacy Policy.

Buffer, Xing, Reddit, StumbleUpon:

These platforms may track your activity when using their official widgets:

If you are using only standard customizable share icons (round/square), no additional privacy text is needed.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. All changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact Us

For any queries or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at:
📧 contact@hdgyan.com
📄 Or visit our Contact Page

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