Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 11, 2025

Nogrunt Collaborations Pvt Ltd (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the rights you have regarding your information.


1. Who We Are

Company Name: Nogrunt Collaborations Pvt Ltd
Website: https://nogrunt.com
Registered Address: E203, Mantri Lithos, Inside Manyata Techpark, Nagawara, Bangalore 560045, India
Privacy Contact: privacy@nogrunt.com
Data Protection Officer (DPO): dpo@nogrunt.com

We act as the Data Controller for the personal data described in this policy.


2. Data We Collect and Why

We only collect information necessary to operate our website, provide services, maintain security, and comply with legal obligations.


2.1 Comments

When you leave a comment, we collect:

  • Name (as entered)

  • Email address

  • Website URL (optional)

  • Comment content

  • Date and time

Purpose: Displaying comments, enabling discussion, preventing spam.
Legal Basis: Your consent and our legitimate interest in fostering community engagement.


2.2 Media Uploads

If you upload images or media:

  • The media file and all embedded metadata (including EXIF GPS data) may be publicly accessible.

Recommendation: Remove sensitive metadata before uploading.
Legal Basis: Your consent when uploading.


2.3 User Accounts

If you register for an account:

We collect:

  • Username

  • Email address

  • Profile information you provide

  • Account activity logs

Purpose: Account creation, authentication, personalized features.
Legal Basis: Performance of contract and your consent.


2.4 Automatically Collected Data (Server Logs)

Our servers automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type/version

  • Operating system

  • Referring URL

  • Pages visited

  • Date/time

  • Error logs

Purpose: Security, fraud prevention, diagnostics.
Legal Basis: Our legitimate interest in securing and operating our website.


2.5 Cookies & Local Storage

We use only strictly necessary cookies required for:

  • Maintaining login sessions

  • Website functionality

  • Security (anti-abuse measures)

We do not use analytics, advertising, or tracking cookies.

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest and essential functionality.


3. How We Use Your Data

We use personal data to:

  • Provide website functionality

  • Allow comments and discussions

  • Maintain secure accounts and authentication

  • Prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Improve website performance and reliability

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or significant effects.


4. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Our website may include third-party embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos). These external sites may collect data, use cookies, or track your interactions based on their own privacy policies.

We recommend reviewing those policies before interacting with embedded content.


5. Third-Party Processors

We do not sell or trade your data.
However, we use third-party processors that may process data on our behalf, such as:

  • Hosting providers / Cloud infrastructure

  • Email delivery services

  • Content delivery networks (CDNs)

  • Backup and security tools

All processors are contractually bound to confidentiality and data protection obligations.


6. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside India, your data may be transferred to and processed in India or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

For EU/EEA users, transfers rely on:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

  • Additional technical and organizational safeguards


7. How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments: Indefinitely (or until deletion is requested).

  • User Accounts: As long as the account remains active.

  • Media Uploads: Until deleted by you or upon request.

  • Server Logs: Typically 30–180 days for security and operational purposes.

We may retain some data where legally required.


8. Your Rights

Depending on your location (EU, UK, California, and others), you may have the following rights:

8.1 Right to Access

Request a copy of personal data we hold about you.

8.2 Right to Rectification

Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

8.3 Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”)

Request deletion of personal data (except where retention is legally required).

8.4 Right to Restrict Processing

Request limited use of your data.

8.5 Right to Data Portability

Receive your data in a common, machine-readable format.

8.6 Right to Object

Object to data processing based on legitimate interests.

8.7 Right to Withdraw Consent

Withdraw any consent you previously provided.

8.8 Right to Non-Discrimination (CCPA)

You will not be penalized for exercising privacy rights.

8.9 CCPA – Additional Rights

If you are a California resident, you may also request:

  • Right to Know: Categories and specific pieces of data collected.

  • Right to Delete: Removal of personal information (with exceptions).

  • Right to Opt Out of Sale/Sharing: We do not sell personal data.

To exercise any rights:
Contact us at privacy@nogrunt.com.


9. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data.
However, no system is 100% secure. In case of a data breach:

  • We will notify affected users without undue delay.

  • We will notify relevant authorities within legally required timeframes (e.g., 72 hours under GDPR).


10. Password Reset Requests

Password reset emails contain only the information necessary to complete the reset process. No IP addresses or sensitive data are included.


11. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under:

  • 13 years (COPPA – United States)

  • 16 years (GDPR – EU/EEA, unless local laws specify a different age)

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

If you believe a child has provided data, contact us at privacy@nogrunt.com and we will delete it.


12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect:

  • Changes in laws

  • Updates to our data practices

  • Service improvements

Material changes will be posted with an updated “Last Updated” date.


13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy:

Email: privacy@nogrunt.com
DPO: dpo@nogrunt.com
Address: E203, Mantri Lithos, Inside Manyata Techpark, Nagawara, Bangalore 560045, India

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