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    Privacy Policy

    Last updated: April 23, 2025

    This Privacy Policy outlines how we, the operators of ScoopDraft, collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Service. It explains your privacy rights and how Indian laws safeguard your data.

    By using our Service, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

    Interpretation and Definitions

    Interpretation

    Words with capitalized initial letters have specific meanings defined below. These definitions apply whether the terms are singular or plural.

    Definitions

    For this Privacy Policy:

    • Account: A unique account created for you to access our Service or its features.
    • Affiliate: An entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party, where “control” means ownership of 50% or more of shares, equity, or voting securities for electing directors or managing authority.
    • Site Owners (referred to as “We,” “Us,” or “Our”): The two individuals operating ScoopDraft, a website at https://scoopdraft.com, without formal company affiliation.
    • Cookies: Small files placed on your device by a website, storing details like browsing history.
    • Country: Karnataka, India.
    • Device: Any device accessing the Service, such as a computer, cellphone, or tablet.
    • Personal Data: Information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.
    • Service: The ScoopDraft website.
    • Service Provider: Third-party individuals or companies we engage to process data on our behalf, facilitate the Service, or analyze its usage.
    • Usage Data: Data collected automatically from your use of the Service (e.g., page visit duration).
    • Website: ScoopDraft, accessible at https://scoopdraft.com.
    • You: The individual using the Service, or the entity they represent.

    Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

    Types of Data Collected

    Personal Data

    We may collect personally identifiable information to contact or identify you, including:

    • Email address
    • First name and last name
    • Usage Data

    Usage Data

    Usage Data is collected automatically and may include:

    • Your device’s IP address, browser type, browser version, pages visited, visit time/date, time spent on pages, and device identifiers.
    • For mobile access: Device type, unique ID, IP address, operating system, browser type, and other diagnostic data.

    Tracking Technologies and Cookies

    We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., web beacons, tags, scripts) to track activity and improve our Service. These include:

    • Cookies: Small files on your device. You can refuse cookies via browser settings, but this may limit Service functionality.
    • Web Beacons: Electronic files in our Service or emails to track page visits or email opens.

    Cookie Types:

    • Necessary Cookies (Session): Essential for Service functionality, like user authentication. Administered by us.
    • Acceptance Cookies (Persistent): Record your cookie consent. Administered by us.
    • Functionality Cookies (Persistent): Remember your preferences (e.g., login details). Administered by us.

    For details, see our Cookies Policy section or visit https://www.privacypolicies.com/blog/privacy-policy-template/#Use_Of_Cookies_Log_Files_And_Tracking.

    Use of Your Personal Data

    We use Personal Data to:

    • Provide and maintain our Service, including monitoring usage (e.g., via the Hindustan Times Entertainment RSS feed).
    • Manage your Account for access to Service features.
    • Perform contracts, such as delivering purchased services (e.g., premium subscriptions).
    • Contact you via email, SMS, or push notifications about updates, security, or services.
    • Share news, offers, or events similar to your interests, unless you opt out.
    • Handle your requests to us.
    • Evaluate or conduct business transfers (e.g., site sale or merger).
    • Analyze data, trends, campaign effectiveness, and user experience to improve our Service.

    Sharing Your Personal Data

    We may share your information:

    • With Service Providers: To analyze Service usage or contact you (e.g., analytics or email platforms).
    • For Business Transfers: During negotiations for site sale, merger, or asset transfer, with notice to you.
    • With Affiliates: For collaborations (e.g., content creators), requiring them to follow this Privacy Policy.
    • With Business Partners: To offer products or promotions (e.g., ad networks for monetization), with your consent.
    • With Other Users: If you share information publicly (e.g., comments), it may be visible to others.
    • With Your Consent: For other purposes you approve.

    Retention of Your Personal Data

    We retain Personal Data only as long as needed for this Privacy Policy’s purposes, legal obligations (e.g., under the DPDP Act, 2023), dispute resolution, or agreement enforcement. Usage Data is retained briefly for analysis, unless required for security or functionality.

    Transfer of Your Personal Data

    Your data is processed in Karnataka, India, and may be transferred to other jurisdictions (e.g., Service Provider servers). We ensure secure handling per this Privacy Policy and Indian laws. Your consent to this policy agrees to such transfers.

    Delete Your Personal Data

    Under the DPDP Act, 2023, you have the right to:

    • Access, correct, or delete your Personal Data.
    • Withdraw consent for data processing (subject to legal obligations).

    To manage your data:

    • Log into your Account (if applicable) and update/delete information in settings.
    • Email us at [email protected] to request access, correction, or deletion.

    We may retain data if required by law (e.g., tax compliance) or for legitimate purposes.

    Disclosure of Your Personal Data

    We may disclose your data:

    • Business Transactions: If ScoopDraft is sold or transferred, with notice to you.
    • Law Enforcement: If required by Indian authorities (e.g., under the IT Act, 2000).
    • Other Legal Needs: To comply with laws, protect our rights, prevent wrongdoing, ensure user safety, or avoid liability.

    Security of Your Personal Data

    We use commercially acceptable measures to secure your Personal Data, but no internet or storage method is 100% secure. We strive to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security.

    Compliance with Indian Laws

    We comply with:

    • Information Technology Act, 2000: Governs data security and electronic transactions.
    • Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023: Ensures consent-based data processing, data minimization, and user rights (e.g., deletion, correction).
    • We implement reasonable security practices and notify you of data breaches as required.

    Children’s Privacy

    Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect their Personal Data. If we learn of such data without parental consent, we will delete it. Contact us if you believe your child provided data: [email protected].

    Links to Other Websites

    Our Service, including the Hindustan Times Entertainment RSS feed, links to third-party sites (e.g., https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before sharing data.

    Changes to This Privacy Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted here, with the “Last updated” date revised. We’ll notify you via email or a site notice for significant changes. Review this page periodically.

    Contact Us

    For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us: