Privacy Policy for
    Foundation Comics

    Effective Date: [Insert Date]

    Foundation Comics ([Your Website URL]) is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors and users in accordance with applicable Indian laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the rules framed thereunder. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.

    1. Information We Collect

    We may collect the following types of personal information from you:

    • Contact Information: Name, email address, postal address, phone number.
    • Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on the website, referring URLs.
    • Submission Information: Any personal information you provide as part of a comic book submission, such as biographical details or previous work history.
    • Communication Information: Information you provide when contacting us with questions or feedback.
    • Sensitive Personal Data or Information (SPDI): As defined under the SPDI Rules, 2011, this may include passwords, financial information, physical, physiological and mental health condition information, sexual orientation, medical records and history, and biometric information, if collected. We will only collect SPDI with your explicit consent and for a clearly defined purpose.

    2. How We Collect Information

    We collect information through various methods:

    • Directly from You: When you fill out forms on our website, submit a proposal, or contact us.
    • Automatically: Through website analytics tools, cookies, and other tracking technologies when you visit our website.

    3. How We Use Your Information

    We use your personal information for the following purposes:

    • To Provide and Maintain Our Website: To ensure the website functions correctly and to improve user experience.
    • To Process Submissions: To review and evaluate comic book proposals and communicate with submitters.
    • To Communicate with You: To respond to your inquiries, provide updates, and send relevant information.
    • To Analyze Website Usage: To understand how visitors use our website and to improve our content and services.
    • To Comply with Legal Obligations: To meet any legal or regulatory requirements under Indian law.
    • For the Purpose Notified: We will only use your personal information, especially SPDI, for the purpose for which it was collected and for which you provided consent.

    4. Sharing Your Information

    We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances, strictly in accordance with Indian laws:

    • With Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us with website operation, analytics, and communication. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and comply with Indian data protection standards.
    • For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request under Indian jurisdiction.
    • To Protect Our Rights: We may share information to protect the rights, property, or safety of Foundation Comics, our users, or the public.
    • With Your Consent: We will obtain your explicit consent before disclosing your PI or SPDI to third parties or affiliates, except where such disclosure is mandated under law.

    5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

    Our website may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect website usage data. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us improve your website experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of the website. We will provide clear notice regarding the use of cookies.

    6. Your Rights

    Under Indian data privacy laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

    • The right to access your personal information.
    • The right to correct inaccurate personal information.
    • The right to request the deletion of your personal information.
    • The right to object to the processing of your personal information.

    To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below. We will address your requests in accordance with applicable laws.

    7. Data Security

    We take reasonable security practices and procedures, including electronic and physical safeguards, to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, and alteration, as mandated by the SPDI Rules, 2011. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

    8. Notification of Change

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the revised policy on our website with an updated effective date. We may also provide notification via email or website pop-ups.

    9. Grievance Officer

    In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and rules made thereunder, we have appointed a Grievance Officer to address your complaints or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the collection and use of your personal information. The name and contact details of the Grievance Officer are as below:

    Jatin Varma

    The Grievance Officer will act on any compliance within 30 days relating to the privacy policy or user information collection.

    10. Contact Us

    If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

    submissions@foundationcomics.in