Who we are

Blogosphere Harmony is an independent publication focused on cars and mobility. We are the data controller for personal data collected through blogosphereharmony.com/ and related services. Our registered contact for privacy matters is listed below.

Owner and Editor: Kajal S
Email for privacy requests: privacy@blogosphereharmony.com
Postal address: Kalpataru Bliss Apartments, Off CST Road, near Mumbai University, Kalina, Santacruz East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400098, India

Scope of this notice

This page explains how we handle personal data of visitors and readers in the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom. It supplements our site Privacy Policy by setting out the legal bases we rely on, the rights available to you, and how to exercise those rights.

What we collect

We collect information that you provide directly, such as your name, email address, and message content when you use our contact form or write to us. We also collect information automatically when you browse our site, such as pages viewed, approximate location, device and browser type, and the time spent on each page. Cookies and similar technologies may record preferences, measure audience reach, and support advertising. If you email us or send documents, we will process the information contained in those communications to respond to your request.

Why we process personal data

We process data to run the site, answer messages, improve content, keep the service secure, measure readership, and show advertising that funds our work. When you ask us to do something that requires your details, such as replying to a question, we use your data to perform that request.

Our legal bases

We rely on consent for optional cookies, analytics in the EEA and UK, and for any personalised advertising in those regions. We rely on contract when processing is needed to respond to a request that you make or to provide a service you asked for. We rely on legitimate interests to keep our site secure, to prevent abuse, and to understand what content readers find useful. We rely on legal obligation where the law requires us to keep certain records.

Cookies and similar technologies

Visitors in the EEA and UK see a consent banner that lets you choose whether to allow optional cookies. You can accept, reject, or manage choices at any time through the same banner or by contacting us. You can also change your browser settings to clear or block cookies. Essential cookies that keep the site working continue to operate regardless of consent.

Advertising and analytics

We may use analytics tools to understand what articles are read and for how long. We may also work with advertising partners that use cookies or identifiers to measure reach or deliver non personalised or personalised ads. In the EEA and UK, any personalised ads require your consent. If you do not consent, you will still see ads but they will not be tailored to your interests.

International transfers

Our site operates from India and may use service providers in several countries. When personal data is transferred from the EEA or UK to a country without an adequacy decision, we rely on appropriate safeguards. These typically include standard contractual measures with our service providers and access controls that limit who can see your data. You can ask for more detail about the safeguards we use.

How long we keep data

We keep contact emails and support messages for as long as needed to handle your request and for a reasonable period for record keeping. We keep security logs for a short period to detect and investigate abuse. We retain analytics in aggregated or de identified form for trend reporting. When data is no longer needed for the stated purpose, we delete it or de identify it.

Your rights

Right of access

You can ask for a copy of the personal data we hold about you, together with information about how we use it.

Right to rectification

You can ask us to correct inaccurate data or complete incomplete data.

Right to erasure

You can ask us to delete your personal data where the law allows, for example when it is no longer needed or when you withdraw consent.

Right to restriction

You can ask us to limit how we use your data in certain situations, such as while we verify accuracy.

Right to object

You can object to processing based on legitimate interests, including basic profiling that supports advertising or content improvement. If you object, we will stop unless we have compelling legitimate grounds or a legal requirement to continue.

Right to data portability

You can ask for personal data that you provided to us in a usable format and request that we send it to another controller where technically feasible.

Rights related to consent

You can withdraw consent at any time. Withdrawing consent does not affect processing that happened before you withdrew it.

How to exercise your rights

Write to privacy@blogosphereharmony.com and tell us what you would like to do. Include enough detail to help us locate your records. We may ask for information to confirm your identity before we act on your request. We try to respond within one month. If your request is complex, we will tell you if we need more time.

Complaints

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. You can also contact us first and we will do our best to resolve the issue quickly and fairly.

Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data. Examples include encryption in transit, access controls for staff accounts, and regular updates to the software that powers our site. No method of storage or transmission is perfectly secure, so we also plan for incident response and will inform you of a serious breach when the law requires.

Children

Our content is for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age at which consent is valid in their country. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data without permission, contact us and we will remove it.

EU representative

Based on our current activities and scale, we do not meet the criteria that require the appointment of an EU representative. If this changes, we will appoint a representative and update this page with their contact details.

Changes to this notice

We review this page when our practices change or when the law requires an update. If the changes are material, we will post a clear notice on the site.

Contact

For privacy questions or to exercise your rights, email privacy@blogosphereharmony.com or write to the postal address below.

Blogosphere Harmony
Kalpataru Bliss Apartments, Off CST Road, near Mumbai University, Kalina, Santacruz East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400098, India