Welcome to connect.indian.community (“we,” “our,” or “us”), a discussion forum operated by Indian.Community.
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you participate in our forum.
By using the Forum, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
a. Personal Data You Provide
When you register or update your profile, you may provide:
- Name or display name
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- Profile photo, bio, or other details you choose to share
b. Content You Post
Any posts, replies, comments, images, or other material you submit to the Forum.
Please note: Posts are publicly visible unless posted in private or restricted areas.
c. Automatically Collected Data
When you access the Forum, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type & version
- Device type & operating system
- Pages visited, time spent, and referral URLs
d. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies to:
- Keep you logged in
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze site usage to improve services
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Operate and improve the Forum experience
- Personalize content and interactions
- Enforce community rules, including spam and pornography bans
- Respond to support requests and inquiries
- Prevent fraudulent or harmful activity
3. Sharing of Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share information only in these cases:
- With moderators for community enforcement
- With service providers who help operate the Forum (e.g., hosting, email)
- When required by law or to protect safety, rights, or property
4. Content Visibility and Responsibility
- All public posts are visible to other forum members and may appear in search results.
- We encourage you not to post personal information in public areas.
- You are responsible for the content you share.
5. Security of Your Information
We implement administrative, technical, and physical measures to safeguard your data. However, no online service is 100% secure. You are responsible for securing your account credentials.
6. Third-Party Links
The Forum may contain links posted by users to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data
- Withdraw consent where applicable
To make such requests, contact us using the details below.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by the “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Forum after updates means you accept the changes.
9. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or concerns: https://indian.community/contact-us/