Blogspud Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 3, 2025

1. Introduction

Blogspud (“we”, “us”) respects your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information when you use our Tirupur classifieds platform (blogspud.com and mobile apps). By using Blogspud, you consent to these practices.

2. Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide:

Contact details (name, email, phone)
Account credentials
Ad content (descriptions, photos, prices)
Payment information (for premium services)

b) Automatic Collection:

Device data (IP address, browser type)
Usage patterns (pages visited, searches)
Location (GPS/city-level via IP for local ads)
Cookies & similar technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

📱 Display and promote your classified ads
🔍 Personalize local Tirupur listings
📞 Facilitate buyer-seller communication
🛡️ Detect fraud and spam
📈 Improve platform functionality
📧 Send service updates (opt-out available)

4. Information Sharing

We only share data under these conditions:

With other users: Contact info in your ads
Service providers: Payment processors (Razorpay), cloud hosting (AWS)
Legal compliance: Court orders or law enforcement
Business transfers: Mergers/acquisitions
Aggregated data: Non-identifiable usage statistics

We never sell your personal data to third-party advertisers.

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use:

Essential cookies: Login sessions, security
Analytics: Google Analytics (anonymized data)
Advertising: Facebook Pixel for ad performance

Manage preferences via browser settings or our Cookie Consent Tool.

6. Data Security

We implement:

SSL encryption for data transfers
Regular security audits
Access controls to sensitive data

Despite this, no online platform is 100% secure. Use strong passwords and report suspicious activity to security@blogspud.com.

7. Your Rights (India SPDI Rules)

You may:

✅ Access your personal data
✅ Correct inaccuracies
✅ Delete account/data (with limitations)
✅ Withdraw consent for marketing

Submit requests to privacy@blogspud.com. Response time: 30 days.

8. Data Retention

We retain information:

Active accounts: Until deletion request
Inactive accounts: 2 years
Ad content: 6 months post-expiry
Legal requirements: As mandated by Indian law

9. Children’s Privacy

Blogspud does not target or knowingly collect data from individuals under 18. Parents may request deletion of child data via privacy@blogspud.com.

10. External Websites

Our platform may contain links to other sites (e.g., payment gateways). We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

11. Policy Changes

We may update this policy. Material changes will be notified via email or platform banner. Continued use implies acceptance.

12. Contact Us

Questions? Contact our Data Protection Officer:
Email: hello@blogspud.com
Postal: Tirupur Tail Nadu

Grievance Officer (IT Act 2000)

Name: MUNIAPPAN PALANISAMY
Email: hello@blogspud.com
Response time: 30 days as per Indian law