Privacy Policy

At SamBlogs, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect your data to provide you with a seamless user experience. We value your privacy, which is why we never sell or share your personal data with third parties without your consent.

Owner and Data Controller

  •    Owner: SAM BLOGS IT LLP
  •    Address: 5 DA 18, JAWAHAR NAGAR, SECTOR 5, JAIPUR, RAJASTHAN, 302004
  •    Contact Email: sam@samblogs.com

Data Collection and Usage

SamBlogs collects personal data from its users, including cookies, usage data, email addresses, first and last names, and website details. This data is used to provide our services, improve user experience, and communicate effectively.

  1.    I) Types of Data Collected:
  •    Personal data (e.g., name, email, and website).
  •    Usage data (e.g., cookies, IP addresses, etc.).
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  1.    II) Data Collection Methods:
    •    Directly provided by users (e.g., contact forms).
    •    Automatically collected through our website (e.g., usage data).

Data Processing and Security

We take all necessary measures to secure your personal data. The data is processed on our servers, and we use encryption, firewalls, and other security protocols to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or modification of your data.

  •      • Data processing may involve sharing your information with authorized personnel within SamBlogs and trusted third-party partners.
  •      • We ensure that any third-party service providers follow strict data protection regulations to protect your privacy.

Legal Basis for Data Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

    •      • Your consent, which can be withdrawn at any time.
    •      • The need to fulfill a contract or pre-contractual obligations.
    •      • Compliance with legal obligations.
    •      • The legitimate interests of SamBlogs or third parties, such as improving our services or conducting marketing activities.

Place

The Data is processed at the Owner’s operating offices and in any other places where the parties involved in the processing are located.

Depending on the User’s location, data transfers may involve transferring the User’s Data to a country other than their own. To find out more about the place of processing of such transferred Data, Users can check the section containing details about the processing of Personal Data.

Users are also entitled to learn about the legal basis of Data transfers to a country outside the European Union or to any international organization governed by public international law or set up by two or more countries, such as the UN, and about the security measures taken by the Owner to safeguard their Data.

If any such transfer takes place, Users can find out more by checking the relevant sections of this document or inquire with the Owner using the information provided in the contact section.

Data Processing and Retention

We process your data in compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and we take all reasonable steps to ensure your information is handled securely. This may involve:

  •      • Encrypting your data during transmission using SSL (Secure Socket Layer)
  •      • Storing data securely on our servers
  •      • Implementing firewalls and regular security audits

 

Data Retention: We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including compliance with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Once the data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

Comprehensive Information on Personal Data Processing

At SamBlogs.com, Personal Data is collected and processed for specific purposes through various services. Below is a detailed breakdown of how and why data is used:

I) Analytics

Purpose: To monitor and analyze web traffic, gain insights into user behavior, and optimize website performance.

Google Analytics (Google Inc.)

Google Analytics collects data to track user interactions on SamBlogs.com, generate activity reports, and enhance Google’s advertising network services.

  • Data Collected: Cookies, Usage Data.
  • Processing Location: United States – Privacy Policy – Opt-Out.
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II) User Interaction and Communication

Contact/Order Form

By filling out contact or order forms, users provide information used to respond to inquiries, provide quotes, or fulfill specific requests.

  • Data Collected: Email address, first and last name.
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III) Content Commenting

Users can post comments on the site. Anonymous comments are allowed, and email addresses provided may be used for notifications.

  • Data Collected: Email address, first name, and website.
  • Managed By: SamBlogs.com directly.
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IV) Content from External Platforms

Services like Google Fonts and YouTube widgets allow SamBlogs.com to display and interact with external content. These services may collect web traffic data even when not actively used by the user.

Examples:

  • Google Fonts: Typeface service by Google Inc.
  • YouTube Video Widget: Displays video content.
  • Data Collected: Cookies, Usage Data.
  • Processing Location: United States – Google Privacy Policy.
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V) Payment Processing

Payment services handle transactions securely and may send related notifications like invoices.

Important Note: SamBlogs.com does not accept PayPal for SEO services. Alternative payment methods are available.

  • Payment Provider: HostGator (for backend infrastructure).
  • Data Collected: As specified in each provider's privacy policy.
  • Processing Location: India – Privacy Policy.
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VI) Social Media Interaction

Integrated tools like Facebook, Google+, and Twitter enable interaction with social platforms. They may collect user data even if features are not actively used.

  •      • Data Collected: Cookies, Usage Data.
  •      • Examples:
    •           â—‹ Facebook Like Button – Privacy Policy.
    •           â—‹ Twitter Tweet Button – Privacy Policy.
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VII) Email and Contact Management

Email platforms like Aweber and MailChimp are used to manage contact lists, send messages, and track user interactions (e.g., clicks or email views).

  • Data Collected: Email address.
  • Processing Location: United States – Aweber Privacy Policy | MailChimp Privacy Policy.
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VIII) Spam Protection

Spam filtering services like Akismet and Google reCAPTCHA ensure secure interactions on SamBlogs.com.

Rights of Users

Users have the right to:

  1.      1. Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent at any time.
  2.      2. Object: Challenge data processing under specific conditions.
  3.      3. Access Data: Request details about collected data and obtain copies.
  4.      4. Verify and Rectify: Ensure data accuracy and request corrections.
  5.      5. Restrict Processing: Limit data processing under certain circumstances.
  6.      6. Delete Data: Request erasure of personal data.
  7.      7. Transfer Data: Obtain data in a portable format.
  8.      8. File Complaints: Raise concerns with data protection authorities.
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Exercising Rights:
Requests can be sent to the contact details provided on this document. Responses are typically provided within one month, free of charge.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our site. These include:

  •      • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that help us identify and track visitors, enabling certain features (e.g., user authentication).
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  •      • Persistent Cookies: These are used to remember your preferences or login information across sessions.
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  •      • Third-party Cookies: Used by external services such as Google Analytics, advertising platforms, or social media widgets.
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You can control cookie settings through your browser, including blocking or deleting cookies. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

For more details on how we use cookies, refer to our Cookie Policy.

International Data Transfers

As part of our operations, your personal data may be transferred to, and stored in, countries outside of your jurisdiction, including the United States. By using our website or services, you consent to such transfers. We ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

EU Privacy Rights (GDPR Compliance)

If you are located in the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) provides you with specific rights regarding your personal data.

  • Lawful Basis for Processing: We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
    •      ○ Your consent
    •      ○ The necessity of processing for the performance of a contract
    •      ○ Compliance with legal obligations
    •      ○ Our legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services)
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  • Exercising Your Rights: Under the GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, object to processing, and port your data. You may exercise these rights by contacting us using the details below.
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  • Data Protection Officer (DPO): While we do not currently have a designated DPO, we take data protection seriously and ensure compliance with the GDPR. Should you have any concerns regarding how your data is processed, please contact us directly.
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  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: If you are not satisfied with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

SamBlogs reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we may notify you via email if necessary. It is recommended that you review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.

By continuing to use our services after changes are made, you consent to the updated Privacy Policy.

Additional Legal Basis

This Privacy Policy has been crafted in compliance with various legislations, including but not limited to Article 13/14 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation - GDPR).

The GDPR provisions ensure that users from the European Union (EU) are provided with specific rights and protections regarding the collection, processing, and use of their Personal Data.

Scope of Policy

This Privacy Policy applies exclusively to SamBlogs.com, unless explicitly stated otherwise within this document.

For further details on your rights or how your data is handled, please contact us using the information provided in this document.