Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Native Circle LLP ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at nativecircle.in, use our services, participate in our events, or interact with our content including stories, videos, podcasts, and community features.

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Register for an account on our platform
• Subscribe to our newsletter or email updates
• Submit stories, content, or participate in our community
• Register for events, workshops, or webinars
• Apply for partnerships (as Story Writer, Speaker, or Event Host)
• Contact us through our contact forms or email
• Submit inquiries about advertising or brand campaigns
• Participate in surveys, contests, or promotional activities

This information may include: name, email address, phone number, postal address, organization name, designation, portfolio links, experience details, payment information (for event registrations), and any other information you choose to provide.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Device information (type, operating system)
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
• Referring website addresses
• Search terms used to find our website
• Date and time of visits

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though this may affect some functionality of our services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our services, including content delivery, event management, and user account management
• Communication: To send you newsletters, updates about new stories, events, podcasts, and videos; respond to your inquiries; and send important service-related notifications
• Event Management: To process event registrations, send confirmations, manage attendance, and handle payments
• Partnership Processing: To review and process partnership applications, communicate with potential partners, and manage partner relationships
• Content Personalization: To personalize your experience, recommend relevant stories, events, and content based on your interests
• Analytics and Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, monitor trends, and improve our website functionality and user experience
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and unauthorized access
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms of service, and protect our rights and the rights of our users
• Marketing: To send promotional communications about our services, events, and partnerships (with your consent, where required)

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly consent to sharing your information
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting events, processing payments, sending emails, or analyzing data (these providers are contractually obligated to protect your information)
• Event Partners: With event co-hosts or partners when you register for events (only information necessary for event management)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to respond to legal process
• Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Native Circle, our users, or others, including fraud prevention and security
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, where your information may be transferred as part of the transaction

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Secure server infrastructure and regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures
• Employee training on data protection and privacy

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal and contractual obligations)
• Objection: Object to processing of your information for certain purposes
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing where consent is the legal basis
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it. Account information is retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after account closure for legal and business purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are 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 believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: