Privacy Policy

1. About This Policy

GigaGuide (gigaguide.in) is operated from India. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you visit our site. It is written in compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act).

2. Data We Collect

GigaGuide is a read-only, static publication. We do not run user accounts, forms, or comments. The only data collected is:

• Analytics data — page views, referrer, browser/device type, approximate region (country/state level, not precise location) — collected via Google Analytics 4.
• Server logs — your IP address and request details, retained by Cloudflare (our hosting provider) for up to 30 days for security and abuse prevention.

We do not collect your name, email, phone number, Aadhaar, PAN, payment details, or any sensitive personal data as defined under the DPDP Act.

3. Cookies

We use only first-party analytics cookies set by Google Analytics 4 (GA4). These are non-essential cookies. By continuing to browse this site, you consent to their use. See our Cookie Policy for details and opt-out instructions.

4. Affiliate Links

Some articles contain affiliate links to Amazon India and other retailers. If you click these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. We are a participant in the Amazon Associates Program (amazon.in). Clicking an affiliate link sends your browser to Amazon; Amazon's own privacy policy governs any data collected on their platform.

5. Third-Party Services

• Google Analytics 4 — analytics. Governed by Google's Privacy Policy. GA4 data is anonymised (IP masking enabled).
• Google Fonts — web fonts served from fonts.googleapis.com. Google may log font requests.
• Cloudflare — CDN and DDoS protection. Cloudflare processes request metadata per its privacy policy.

6. Your Rights Under the DPDP Act, 2023

As a Data Principal under the DPDP Act, you have the right to:

• Know what personal data we hold about you.
• Correct inaccurate data.
• Erase your data (where applicable).
• Nominate a person to exercise these rights on your behalf.

Because we do not collect identifiable personal data (no accounts, no forms), most rights requests will result in a confirmation that we hold no data linked to you. To make a request, email us at support@gigaguide.in.

7. Data Retention

GA4 analytics data is retained for 14 months (Google's minimum). Cloudflare server logs are retained for up to 30 days. We do not maintain any other databases of personal data.

8. Children's Privacy

GigaGuide is not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. In line with the DPDP Act, 2023, we do not profile children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Grievance Officer

In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and Rules made thereunder, the name and contact details of the Grievance Officer are: