Privacy Policy
At Baby Names Hub, we value the trust you place in us when sharing your personal information. This policy provides transparency into our data practices across babynameshub.in and console.babynameshub.in.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide, improve, and protect our Services. The data collected falls into three categories:
A. Information You Provide
- Account details: Full Name, Gender, Email, and Mobile Number.
- User Contributions: Missing names or issue reports stored in our relational database.
- Communications: Records of correspondence with our support team.
B. Information Collected Automatically
- Log & Device Data: IP address, browser type, and device identifiers.
- Usage Data: Navigation patterns across blogs, stories, and the console.
- Cookies: Session maintenance, preference memory, and traffic analysis.
C. Third-Party Data
Data from service providers like Cloudinary (images), Google AdSense (advertising), and analytics partners.
2. Purpose of Data Processing
Service Delivery
Managing accounts, tracking referrals, and calculating bonus earnings.
System Integrity
Verifying actions and preventing fraudulent or bot-driven contributions.
Platform Enhancement
Iterating on our database based on user-submitted reports and suggestions.
Monetization
Serving personalized ads via Google AdSense and relevant blog content.
3. Data Storage and Retention
Your data is stored using secure cloud-based infrastructure. We retain personal info as long as your account is active. Contribution data (e.g., name meanings) may be retained indefinitely in an anonymized formats to maintain database integrity. We utilize SSL/TLS encryption and hashed password storage.
4. Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data. Sharing occurs only with service providers (hosting, analytics), within our affiliate network for transparency (referral status), or when required by law to comply with valid public authority requests.
5. Third-Party Services & Ads
Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads. You may opt out via Google's Ad Settings. Note that our site contains external links; we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites.
6. Your Rights and Controls
Under regulations like the DPDP Act (India) or GDPR, you have the right to rectify profile details, request data portability in a structured format, or request account erasure subject to legal obligations.
7. Children’s Privacy
While we provide general "Baby Names" info, our Affiliate Program and Console are intended for users who have reached the age of majority. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
8. Updates
We may modify this policy to reflect changes in Services or legal requirements. Significant changes will be posted on our website or Affiliate Console.
9. Contact Us
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