Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Tamil Society Insight (tamilculture.in) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about the data we handle. This policy applies to all visitors to our site, regardless of location.
Information We Collect
When you visit Tamil Society Insight, we automatically collect certain information about your interaction with our website. This includes:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or search engine
- Standard server log data
We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it through contact forms (which we do not store in databases).
How We Use Information
The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
- To understand how visitors use our website and improve user experience
- To analyze traffic patterns and optimize content delivery
- To ensure the website functions properly and securely
- To comply with legal obligations and detect potential security threats
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data. All collected data is used only for internal analytical purposes.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyze site usage.
We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain for a set period). These cookies do not store personal information and cannot access files on your device.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our site.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to help us analyze website traffic and deliver content. These include:
- Google Analytics – to collect anonymous usage statistics and improve site performance
- Advertising networks – such as Google AdSense, which may place cookies to serve relevant ads based on browsing behavior
These third parties have their own privacy policies and are responsible for their own data practices. We do not control how they collect or use your data. We encourage you to review their policies for more information.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Under Indian data protection principles and international best practices, you have the right to:
- Request access to the data collected about you (if any)
- Request deletion of your data where feasible
- Opt out of cookie tracking by adjusting your browser settings
- Be informed about how your data is being used
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
Children's Privacy
Tamil Society Insight does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate steps to remove it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Last Updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Kiran Santos
Email: [email protected]
Address: 40 Mary Street, Brisbane City, QLD 4000, Australia