1. Who we are
DesiFoodz ("we", "us", "our") operates the website desifoodz.store. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information about you when you visit our website.
For questions about this policy, contact us at: privacy@desifoodz.store
2. Information we collect
Information you provide directly: When you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a contact form, or comment on a post, we collect your name and email address. We use this solely to provide the service you requested.
Information collected automatically: When you visit desifoodz.store, we and our partners automatically collect certain technical information including your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URL. This is collected via cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies.
Information collected by advertising partners: Our advertising partner RevBid (RevMedia GmbH, Leipziger Strasse 48/27, 1200 Vienna, Austria) may collect device identifiers, location information, and demographic and interest data to serve personalised advertisements. This is governed by RevBid's Privacy Policy at https://revbid.net/privacy.
3. How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Deliver and improve the content on desifoodz.store
- Send newsletters to subscribers (you can unsubscribe at any time)
- Respond to contact form enquiries
- Analyse site traffic and reader behaviour using anonymous analytics
- Enable our advertising partner RevBid to serve relevant advertisements
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Advertising and cookies
DesiFoodz displays advertisements served by RevBid (RevMedia GmbH). RevBid and its advertisers may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect data about your browsing behaviour for the purpose of delivering personalised advertisements.
This data may include:
- Device identifiers and IP address
- Approximate geographic location
- Pages you visit on this and other websites
- Demographic and interest information inferred from your browsing behaviour
You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page at optout.networkadvertising.org or the Digital Advertising Alliance at optout.aboutads.info.
All advertisements on desifoodz.store are clearly labelled "Advertisement".
5. Cookies we use
Essential cookies: Required for the website to function (e.g. session management).
Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site. We use anonymised data only.
Advertising cookies: Set by RevBid and its advertising partners to deliver personalised ads and measure ad performance.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling advertising cookies will result in less relevant advertisements but will not remove ads entirely.
6. How we share your information
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only in the following circumstances:
- RevBid: Anonymous analytics and advertising data as described in Section 4.
- Legal requirements: If required by law, court order, or government authority.
- Business transfer: In the event desifoodz.store is sold or transferred, data may be included as part of that transfer.
7. Data retention
Newsletter subscriber emails are retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months. Analytics data is retained in anonymised form indefinitely. Advertising cookies are governed by RevBid's retention policies.
8. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws including GDPR (EU/UK), CCPA (California), and others. These may include:
- The right to access your personal data
- The right to correct inaccurate data
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to object to or restrict processing
- The right to data portability
- The right to withdraw consent for personalised advertising
To exercise any of these rights, email us at privacy@desifoodz.store.
9. Children's privacy
DesiFoodz is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
10. Third-party links
Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact
For privacy-related enquiries: privacy@desifoodz.store
For general enquiries: Contact page