U.S. Privacy Policy
Effective Date: Sep 23, 2025
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, or can reasonably be linked to a consumer or household (“Personal Information”), as well as de-identified or aggregated data.
2. Information You Provide to Us
• Contact details (name, email, postal address, phone).
• Account credentials (if you create an account).
• Newsletter sign-ups and preferences.
• Content you submit (comments, feedback, survey responses).
• Payment information processed by our payment processors (we do not store full payment card numbers).
3. Information Other People Provide About You
• Comments or shares by other users referencing you.
• Referrals or invitations sent by others on your behalf.
4. Information We Collect Automatically
• Device and browser information, IP address, general location (derived from IP), timestamps, pages viewed, referring/exit pages.
• Cookies, pixels, SDKs, beacons, and similar technologies to remember settings, measure usage, and personalize content.
• Log files and diagnostic information related to errors and performance.
5. Information We Obtain from Other Sources
• Marketing partners, ad networks, analytics providers, social networks (subject to their policies), and public databases.
6. How We Use the Information
• Provide, maintain, and improve the Site and our content.
• Send newsletters, updates, and transactional messages.
• Personalize content and measure engagement.
• Conduct analytics, research, and audience insights.
• Detect, prevent, and address security incidents and abuse.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms.
• With your consent, for any other purpose disclosed at collection.
7. How We Share the Information
• Service Providers/Processors: hosting, analytics, customer support, email delivery, payment processing.
• Advertising & Analytics Partners: to measure performance and deliver relevant ads (see Sections 17–18).
• Business Transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
• Legal Compliance: to comply with law, protect rights, safety, and prevent fraud.
• With Your Consent: as otherwise disclosed at the time of collection.
8. Analytics and Research (Site Analytics)
We use analytics services (e.g., [Google Analytics/Matomo/other]) to understand how visitors use the Site. These services may use cookies or mobile device identifiers and receive pseudonymous data about your interactions.
9. Events and Webinars (If Applicable)
If you register for events, webinars, or giveaways, we collect registration details and may share participant lists with event partners where permitted by law and your preferences.
10. Collection of Information by Third Parties
Third parties (e.g., social networks, embedded content providers, ad networks) may collect information about your online activities over time and across third-party websites when you use the Site, subject to their own privacy policies.
11. Links to Third-Party Sites or Services
Our Site may link to third-party sites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before providing Personal Information.
12. Your Privacy Options
• Email Marketing: unsubscribe via the link in our emails or your account settings.
• Account Controls: update profile and preferences in your account (if available).
• Cookies: manage via our Cookie Banner/Preferences Center and your browser settings.
• Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing and Targeted Ads: see Sections 17–19 for state-specific options.
13. Accessing, Correcting, and Deleting Your Personal Information
Depending on your location, you may have rights to request access, correction, deletion, or portability of your Personal Information, or to appeal our decisions. Submit requests at [email protected] or [email protected]. We will verify your request and respond as required by applicable law. Authorized agents may submit requests with proof of authorization.
14. Retention of Personal Information
We retain Personal Information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Criteria include account status, legal requirements, and business needs.
15. Our Commitment to Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect Personal Information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
16. Cookies and Other Online Tracking Technologies
We use first- and third-party cookies/pixels for functionality, performance, analytics, and advertising. You can manage preferences via our Cookie Banner/Preferences Center and through your browser/device settings. See Section 18 for additional choices.
17. Online Advertising
We may partner with ad networks and social platforms to deliver personalized ads and measure their effectiveness using cookies and similar technologies. These partners may collect or receive information from the Site and other websites and use that information to provide measurement services and targeted ads.
18. Choices Related to Online Tracking and Advertising
• Industry Opt-Outs: Network Advertising Initiative and Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tools; your mobile OS advertising settings.
• Browser Signals: We [honor / do not currently honor] Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals for opt-out of sale/sharing where required by law.
• Cookie Preferences: Use our Cookie Banner/Preferences Center to manage categories.
19. Notice to California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
This section supplements the Policy and applies only to California residents. It describes our collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information in the preceding 12 months and your rights under California law, including the right to know, delete, correct, and opt-out of sale/share of Personal Information, and to limit use/disclosure of sensitive Personal Information.
Categories Collected: Identifiers; Internet/Network Activity; Commercial Information (if purchases); Geolocation (coarse); Inferences; [Sensitive PI if applicable, e.g., account credentials].
Sources: As described in Sections 2–5.
Purposes: As described in Section 6.
Disclosures for Business Purposes: Service providers, analytics, security, and legal compliance.
Sale/Sharing: We do not sell/share Personal Information as defined under California law. If we sell/share, you may opt out by using the “Do Not Sell” link in the footer or by enabling GPC (if honored).
Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.
Retention: See Section 14.
Shine the Light: California Civil Code §1798.83 permits users to request information about our sharing of certain categories of personal data with third parties for their direct marketing purposes.
20. Notice to Nevada Residents
Nevada residents may submit a verified request directing us not to sell certain Personal Information we collect or maintain about them to data brokers or other third parties for resale. To submit, email: [email protected]
The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us Personal Information, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete such information.
22. Non-U.S. Visitors (GDPR/UK GDPR)
If you are located in the EEA/UK, we process Personal Data as a controller under lawful bases such as consent, contract performance, legal obligation, and legitimate interests (e.g., security, analytics, and improving our services).
Transfers: We may transfer Personal Data outside the EEA/UK using appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).
Your Rights: access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, portability, and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
23. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” above indicates when this Policy was last revised. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted signifies acceptance of the revised Policy.
24. How to Contact Us
The Business Insider /Aghora Corp
108 Leclaire Cir, Garner, North Carolina, 27529, USA
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
If you have an unresolved privacy or data use concern that we have not addressed satisfactorily, you may have the right to contact your local data protection authority.