Privacy Policy for Power of Knowing Forum
Welcome to Power of Knowing Forum (“we,” “our,” “us”). Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We collect personal information you provide directly to us when you:
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Register for an account
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Participate in discussions
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Subscribe to newsletters
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Contact us via email or forms
This information may include:
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Name
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Email address
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Username
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IP address
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Payment information (if applicable)
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
We automatically collect certain information about your interaction with our website, including:
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Device type and browser
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Pages viewed
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Time spent on the website
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Referring URLs
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Cookies and similar tracking technologies
1.3 Sensitive Data
We do not intentionally collect sensitive data such as race, religion, health information, or biometric data unless explicitly provided by you.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
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Provide, improve, and personalize our services
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Manage your account and interactions
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Send administrative and promotional communications
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Comply with legal obligations
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Prevent fraud and secure our platform
3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
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Consent: When you explicitly consent to data processing (e.g., signing up for newsletters).
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Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations under our Terms of Service.
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Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
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Legitimate Interests: For purposes such as improving services and preventing fraud, provided these interests do not override your rights.
4. Your Rights
4.1 Under GDPR (EU/EEA Residents):
You have the following rights:
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Access your personal data
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Rectify inaccurate data
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Erase your data (“Right to be Forgotten”)
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Restrict processing
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Data portability
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Object to processing
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Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
4.2 Under CCPA (California Residents):
You have the right to:
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Know what personal data we collect and why
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Access and receive a copy of your data
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Request deletion of your data
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Opt out of the sale of personal information
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Non-discrimination for exercising these rights
4.3 Under DPDP (India Residents):
You have rights including:
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Confirmation and access to your personal data
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Correction or erasure
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Data portability
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Grievance redressal
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information with:
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Service Providers: To help operate our platform (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processing).
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Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.
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Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, or acquisition.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings or opt-out mechanisms provided by third parties.
7. Data Security
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
9. International Data Transfers
For users outside, your data may be transferred to, and processed in, a country that may not have the same data protection laws as your jurisdiction. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the “Effective Date” updated.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
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Email: reachus@powerofknowingforum.com
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Address: Bangalore India