Privacy Policy – Ganesh Book Exchange

Effective Date: 24/01/2025

Last Updated: 24/01/2025

At Ganesh Book Exchange, we value and prioritize your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information in compliance with Indian data protection laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), 2023.

1. Applicability and Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to all users who access, register, or interact with the Ganesh Book Exchange platform. It covers all personal data collected, stored, processed, and shared in connection with our services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect two types of data:

• Personal Information (PI): Name, Email Address, Phone Number, Date of Birth (for age verification), State/Region.
• Sensitive Personal Data or Information (SPDI): Encrypted authentication data, financial data (if applicable).

3. How We Collect Information

We collect personal information through direct user input, automated technologies (cookies, log files), and trusted third-party integrations.

4. Legal Basis for Collecting and Processing Data

We process data based on user consent, compliance with legal obligations, and legitimate business interests.

5. Purpose of Data Collection

• Creating and managing user accounts.
• Verifying age and eligibility.
• Facilitating gameplay and non-monetary features.
• Providing customer support and service notifications.

6. Data Retention Policy

Personal data is retained as long as necessary to provide services or comply with legal obligations. Upon account deletion, data is erased unless legally required to be retained.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell personal data. Data may be shared with law enforcement, third-party service providers, and during business restructuring.

8. User Rights and Control

• Right to Access and Correction: Modify your personal data through account settings.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Request to stop data processing at any time.
• Right to Data Deletion: Request account deletion and data erasure.

9. Data Security Measures

We implement encryption, access control, firewalls, and periodic audits to protect personal data.

• Encryption: Personal and sensitive data is encrypted during transmission and storage.
• Access Control: Restricted access to personal data by authorized personnel only.
• Firewalls and Monitoring: Continuous monitoring to detect and prevent unauthorized access or data breaches.
• Periodic Audits: Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments are conducted.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Ganesh Book Exchange uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Enhance platform functionality and user experience.
• Analyze user interactions to improve services.
• Restrict access in restricted regions.

Users can manage or disable cookies through browser settings, although this may affect platform functionality.

11. Geographic and Age Restrictions

Users must be 18 years or older to participate.

Ganesh Book Exchange blocks users from states where fantasy sports are restricted (e.g., Assam, Odisha, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Nagaland, and Sikkim) through IP and geolocation filtering.

12. Breach Notification Policy

In the event of a data breach:

• Users will be notified within 72 hours of detection.
• Affected accounts may be temporarily suspended until security measures are reinforced.
• Users will receive instructions on password resets and additional security steps.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:

Email: goganesha.com@gmail.com

Grievance Officer

In accordance with the IT Act, 2000, users can raise complaints with our Grievance Officer. Complaints will be addressed within 30 days.

Email: goganesha.com@gmail.com

Compliance with DPDP Act, 2023

This Privacy Policy complies with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), 2023.

Legal Disclaimer

Ganesh Book Exchange is committed to complying with Indian data protection regulations. By using our platform, you agree to this Privacy Policy. Participation is limited to users aged 18 and above and is restricted in states where fantasy sports are prohibited.