1. Overview

GreenGlobe25 is an independent educational publication focused exclusively on air pollution research in India. While most content can be accessed without providing personal information, certain interactions (such as contacting us) may involve limited personal data.

Where required by applicable law, personal data and non-essential cookies are processed only after user consent.

2. Information We Collect

GreenGlobe25 may collect the following categories of information:

2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

This may include:

• Name (if submitted through a form)
• Email address
• Messages sent through contact forms or direct communication

2.2 Automatically Collected Usage Information

When you browse the website, limited technical information may be collected automatically, such as:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Click activity and navigation patterns

2.3 Technical Information

This may include:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Operating system
• Approximate location information (such as city-level region)

2.4 Cookies and Analytics Data

Cookies and similar technologies may collect limited data required for website functionality and analytics. Cookie use is explained further in our Cookie Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

Information collected on GreenGlobe25 may be used for the following purposes:

• Operating and maintaining the website
• Improving website performance and user experience
• Responding to contact form submissions and reader queries
• Monitoring traffic trends and site usage patterns
• Preventing spam, misuse, or security-related issues
• Supporting legal and administrative requirements where applicable

GreenGlobe25 does not sell personal data.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (Where Applicable)

Depending on your location and applicable data protection laws, GreenGlobe25 may process personal data based on one or more of the following grounds:

• User consent (cookies, analytics, contact forms)
• Legitimate interest (security, spam prevention)
• Contractual necessity (replying to your request/message)
• Legal obligation (if law requires record retention)

5. Cookies and Consent

GreenGlobe25 uses cookies to support essential website functionality and security. Some cookies may also be used for analytics and performance monitoring.

Where required by applicable law, non-essential cookies are used only after consent is provided.

Visitors may be able to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize cookie preferences

Cookie preferences can be updated through browser settings or the website’s cookie consent system (where available).

For more information, please refer to the Cookie Policy.

6. Third-Party Services

GreenGlobe25 may use third-party services to support website operation and performance. These services may collect limited data depending on how the website is used.

Examples may include:

• Website analytics tools (such as Google Analytics, if enabled)
• Website performance monitoring tools (such as Google Search Console / Site Kit)
• Hosting providers and backup systems
• Contact form plugins or spam protection tools
• Affiliate tracking systems (only where affiliate links are used)

Third-party services operate under their own privacy policies. GreenGlobe25 does not control how external providers handle data once their services are activated.

7. Advertising and Affiliate Links

GreenGlobe25 may include affiliate links on certain pages. If a user clicks an affiliate link and completes a purchase, GreenGlobe25 may earn a commission at no additional cost to the user.

Affiliate links do not influence editorial content or published interpretations.

If advertising services (such as Google AdSense) are enabled, advertisements may be displayed and may use cookies or similar technologies. Where required by law, personalized advertising is shown only after user consent.

For additional transparency, readers may refer to the Affiliate Disclosure page.

8. International Data Processing

Some website-related data may be processed or stored outside India depending on hosting infrastructure and third-party service providers.

Where such processing occurs, GreenGlobe25 aims to use reasonable safeguards and reputable providers consistent with applicable privacy requirements.

9. Data Retention

GreenGlobe25 retains personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including responding to communications, maintaining site security, or meeting legal requirements.

Contact form messages may be retained for administrative reference unless deletion is requested.

10. Data Security

GreenGlobe25 uses reasonable technical and organisational safeguards to protect website information, including:

• SSL encryption (HTTPS)
• Secure hosting infrastructure
• Regular software updates
• Limited administrative access
• Periodic backups

No website can guarantee complete security. However, GreenGlobe25 aims to reduce risk through responsible data handling practices.

11. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction and applicable privacy laws, you may have rights such as:

• Requesting access to personal data held about you
• Requesting correction of inaccurate information
• Requesting deletion of personal data (where applicable)
• Withdrawing cookie consent (where applicable)
• Requesting information about how data is processed

GreenGlobe25 aims to respond to valid privacy-related requests within a reasonable timeframe.

12. Children’s Privacy

GreenGlobe25 does not knowingly collect personal information from children. If such information is identified, it will be deleted where reasonably possible.

13. Updates to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in website systems, legal requirements, or operational practices. When changes are made, the revision date will be updated.

Last Updated: January 2026

14. Contact Information

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

Email: ecoplanet@greenglobe25.in
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