Last updated: 19 June 2025
Hum Indian (“we“, “our“, “us“) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit humindian.com (the “Site“) or interact with any of our services.
1. Information We Collect
| Category | Examples | Lawful Basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|---|
| Personal identifiers | Name, email address (newsletter sign‑up, comments, tip‑offs) | Consent |
| Usage data | IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent, referring URL | Legitimate interest (analytics & security) |
| Cookies & similar tech | Session cookies, preference cookies, advertising cookies | Consent / legitimate interest |
| Device data | Device model, OS, screen resolution | Legitimate interest (optimising display) |
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data (religion, health, biometric, etc.).
2. How We Use Your Information
- Deliver, operate, and maintain the Site
- Respond to comments and enquiries
- Send newsletters or push‑notifications you consent to receive
- Analyse traffic (Google Analytics 4) to improve content and layout
- Serve contextual or personalised ads (Google AdSense / Ad Manager)
- Detect, prevent, and deter fraudulent or malicious activity
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
| Type | Purpose | Opt‑out |
|---|---|---|
| Essential cookies | Remember preferences, load core scripts | Via browser settings |
| Analytics cookies | Measure traffic & engagement | Google Opt‑out Add‑On |
| Advertising cookies | Deliver ads, cap frequency, measure performance | Google Ads Settings or YourAdChoices |
When you first land on the Site, a cookie banner lets you grant or refuse non‑essential cookies.
4. Third‑Party Services We Use
| Service | Data Shared | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics 4 | IP (masked), device meta, onsite behaviour | Traffic analytics |
| Google AdSense / Ad Manager | Ad IDs, cookies | Display & personalise ads |
| MailerLite | Name, email (newsletter) | Email delivery & list management |
| Cloudflare | IP, request headers | CDN & security (DDoS protection) |
Each provider processes data under its own privacy terms and complies with GDPR/CCPA where applicable.
5. Legal Bases & Retention
- Consent — newsletter opt‑ins, non‑essential cookies
- Contract — delivering services you request (comments, user account)
- Legal obligation — records for tax or law‑enforcement requests
- Legitimate interest — site security, anonymised analytics
Retention: Server logs are kept for 30 days then anonymised. Comment and newsletter data are kept until you delete them or withdraw consent.
6. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)
- Access — request a copy of data we hold
- Rectification — correct inaccurate data
- Erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restriction — limit processing
- Portability — receive a machine‑readable export
- Opt‑out of personalised advertising
- Do Not Sell (California) — we do not sell personal data for monetary value
Send requests to [email protected]; we respond within 30 days.
7. Children’s Privacy
Hum Indian is not directed to children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us data, email [email protected] and we will promptly delete it.
8. Data Security
- SSL/TLS encryption across the Site
- Firewall & WAF via Cloudflare
- Regular malware scans and software updates
- Principle of least privilege for admin accounts
9. International Transfers
Data may be processed on servers outside your jurisdiction (e.g. United States). We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses and comparable safeguards for such transfers.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy periodically. The “Last updated” date reflects the latest revision. Continued use of the Site after changes signifies acceptance.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, contact:
Hum Indian – Privacy Desk
Email: [email protected]
Mail: Santipur (Bharalumukh)
Via Ambari Fatasil S.O
Guwahati – 781 025, Assam, India
Thank you for trusting Hum Indian.
