1. Introduction
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our platform. By using Tayog, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
- Registration Data: Name, email address, professional affiliations, and other contact details.
- Profile Information: Biographical information, research interests, academic background, and professional experience.
Usage Data
- Activity Information: Content posted, interactions with other users, and usage patterns on the platform.
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
- Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to enhance user experience and track usage.
- Tracking Technologies: Web beacons, pixel tags, and other tracking technologies collect information about your interactions with the platform.
3. How We Use Your Information
Provide and Improve Services
- Personalization: Tailor content, recommendations, and services to your preferences.
- Analytics: Analyze usage data to improve platform functionality and user experience.
Communication
- Notifications: Send you updates, newsletters, and other communications related to using Tayog.
- Support: Provide customer support and respond to your inquiries.
Research and Development
- Innovations: Use aggregated data to research and develop new features and services.
- Trends Analysis: Identify trends and insights to improve our offerings.
4. How We Share Your Information
With Your Consent
- Third Parties: Share your information with third parties when you provide explicit consent.
Service Providers
- Vendors: Share information with third-party vendors and service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment processing, data analysis).
Legal Requirements
- Compliance: Disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
- Protection: Share information to protect the rights, property, or safety of Tayog, our users, or others.
5. Data Security
Security Measures
- Protection: Implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
- Encryption: Use encryption and secure technologies to safeguard sensitive information.
User Responsibilities
- Account Security: Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials and notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
6. Data Retention
Retention Period
- Duration: Retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a more extended retention period is required or permitted by law.
Deletion Requests
- Request: Users may request that their personal information be deleted by contacting Tayog support. We will take reasonable steps to comply with such requests.
7. Your Rights
Access and Correction
- Review: Users have the right to access and review the personal information stored by Tayog.
- Update: Users can update or correct their profile information at any time.
Opt-Out
- Communications: Users can opt out of receiving promotional communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications.
- Cookies: Users can manage their cookie preferences through their browser settings.
Data Portability
- Transfer: Users can request a copy of their data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
8. Children's Privacy
Age Restrictions
- Eligibility: Tayog does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If we become aware that a user is under 18, we will take steps to remove their information.
9. International Data Transfers
Cross-Border Transfers
- Global Operations: Tayog may transfer your information to countries outside your residence for processing and storage. We will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Updates
- Modifications: Tayog reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy anytime. We will notify users of significant changes by posting the new policy on the platform and updating the effective date.
Continued Use
- Acceptance: Continued use of the platform after changes to the Privacy Policy constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
11. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact Tayog at support@tayog.in.