Privacy Policy

Welcome to Splash Media, the online platform showcasing student talent and school events through magazine-style coverage from Chandigarh and its vicinity. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your information when you visit our website, www.splashmedia.live.

Information We Collect:

• Personal Information: We may collect information that identifies you, such as your name, email address, school name, and any other information you voluntarily provide through comments, contact forms, or participation in features like polls or surveys.
• Non-Personal Information: We also collect non-personal information, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, the pages you visit, and the links you click. This information helps us understand how users interact with our website and improve our services.
• Images and Content: Schools may submit student magazine covers and related content, including images, for publication on our website. These submissions may contain personal information about students, such as names, faces, and stories.

Use of Information:

• We use personal information to communicate with you, respond to inquiries, manage your account, and personalize your experience on our website.
• We use non-personal information to analyze website usage, improve our platform, and deliver targeted advertising (with your consent, as explained below).
• We use images and content submitted by schools with their permission to publish on our website and promote student achievement. We take reasonable steps to protect the privacy of students in these publications, such as blurring faces or omitting names when necessary.

Sharing of Information:

• We do not share your personal information with third-party companies for their marketing purposes without your consent.
• We may share your information with service providers who assist us in operating our website or providing our services. These service providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and are only authorized to use your information for the purposes we have specified.
• We may disclose your information if required by law, such as in response to a court order or subpoena.

Data Retention:

• We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide you with our services or to comply with legal requirements.
• We retain non-personal information for analytical purposes, but it is anonymized so that it cannot be linked back to you individually.
• Images and content submitted by schools are retained for the duration of their publication on our website and may be removed upon request.

Cookie Policy:

• We use cookies and similar technologies to personalize your experience, analyze website traffic, and deliver targeted advertising. You can control your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Children’s Privacy:

• Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Your Rights:

• You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. You also have the right to object to the processing of your personal information under certain circumstances.
• You can exercise your rights by contacting us at info@splashmedia.live.

Security:

• We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information.

Changes to this Policy:

• We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page, so please review this Policy regularly for the latest information.

Contact Us:

• If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@splashmedia.live.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of 01/01/2024. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Policy.

Additional Provisions for Reprint Rights:

• Schools retain ownership of the submitted content and images.
• By submitting content and images, schools grant Splash Media non-exclusive reprint rights for publication on the www.splashmedia.live website.
• Schools can request the removal of their content at any time, and Splash Media will comply with the request within a reasonable timeframe.
• Any unauthorized use of reprinted content or images is a violation of copyright law.

We hope this Privacy Policy clarifies how we handle your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing you with a safe and enjoyable experience on our website.