At Prashnavali.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and manage your data. We fully support and comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which came into effect on May 25, 2018, for all users within the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA).
This GDPR statement outlines your rights and our obligations under the regulation.
What is GDPR?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a data protection law that enhances the privacy rights of individuals in the EU/EEA and places strict obligations on organizations that handle their personal data—regardless of where those organizations are based.
Who Does GDPR Apply To?
GDPR applies to:
- All EU/EEA residents who visit and interact with our website.
- Prashnavali.com, even though it is operated from outside the EU, as it may process data of EU/EEA users.
Data We Collect Under GDPR
We may collect the following personally identifiable information (PII):
- Name
- Email address
- IP address
- Browser type, device details, and website usage behavior
- Any other information voluntarily submitted via contact forms, subscriptions, or feedback
Lawful Basis for Processing Your Data
Under GDPR, we process your data on the following legal bases:
- Consent: You give us clear permission (e.g., by subscribing to our newsletter).
- Legitimate Interest: To improve user experience, secure the website, and respond to inquiries.
- Legal Obligation: If required by law (e.g., preventing fraud or fulfilling legal requests).
Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have the following rights:
✅ Right to Access
You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
✅ Right to Rectification
You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
✅ Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)
You can ask us to delete your personal data in certain circumstances.
✅ Right to Restrict Processing
You can request restriction of your personal data under specific conditions.
✅ Right to Data Portability
You can request a copy of your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format.
✅ Right to Object
You can object to processing of your data based on legitimate interests.
✅ Right to Withdraw Consent
You can withdraw your consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from emails).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
📧 info@prashnavali.com
Data Retention
We only retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in our privacy policy, or as required by applicable laws. You may request data deletion at any time.
Data Security Measures
We use appropriate security technologies to protect your personal data, including:
- SSL encryption
- Secure web hosting
- Regular website audits and updates
- Restricted access to personal data
However, no system is 100% secure. If you suspect any breach or misuse, please notify us immediately.
Third-Party Processors
We may use trusted third-party services to help operate our website (e.g., email service providers, analytics platforms). These third parties may process your data on our behalf and are contractually bound to comply with GDPR requirements.
Examples include:
- Google Analytics
- Mailchimp or EmailOctopus (for newsletter subscriptions)
We ensure that all third-party vendors are GDPR-compliant.
International Data Transfers
Since our website may be accessed globally, including from outside the EU/EEA, your data may be stored or processed in countries that do not have equivalent data protection laws. In such cases, we ensure data transfers are conducted with adequate safeguards in place (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses or data processing agreements).
Filing a Complaint
If you believe your data rights have been violated, you can file a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA) in the EU/EEA. You can also contact us directly, and we will address your concern promptly.
Contact Us
For any questions or requests related to GDPR compliance, please contact us.