Privacy Policy - Check The Gizmo

Privacy Policy for CheckTheGizmo.com

Effective Date: December 27, 2024

Introduction

CheckTheGizmo.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices concerning the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of your data when you visit our website or use our services. We adhere to the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, under the Information Technology Act, 2000.

Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect the following types of personal information:

Name
Email address
IP address
Device information

2.2 Sensitive Personal Data or Information

As per the Information Technology Rules, we may collect the following sensitive personal data:

Passwords
Financial information (e.g., payment instrument details)
Biometric information (if applicable)

2.3 User-Generated Content

We collect and store:

Comments
Reviews
Ratings

2.4 Usage Data

We automatically collect:

Pages visited
Time spent on the site
Click patterns

Data Collection Methods

We collect information through:

Website forms
Account registration
Comments and reviews
Cookies and similar technologies
Web beacons

Purpose of Data Collection

We collect and use your information for the following purposes:

To provide and improve our services
To personalize user experience
To analyze site usage and trends
To communicate with users
To send newsletters (with user consent)
To respond to inquiries and support requests

Data Storage and Security

All data collected by CheckTheGizmo.com is stored within the geographical boundaries of India, in compliance with Indian data localization requirements. We implement reasonable security practices and procedures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction

Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data with:

Service providers who assist in website operations
Law enforcement agencies when required by law

Any such disclosure will be made in accordance with applicable Indian laws and regulations

User Rights

In accordance with Indian data protection laws, you have the right to:

Access your personal information
Correct inaccuracies in your data
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent for optional data processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 11.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site usage. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.