Welcome to CraftDigitally (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website https://craftdigitally.com (“the Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the terms outlined below.
1. Who We Are
CraftDigitally is a digital marketing agency based in Ahmedabad, India.
Website: https://craftdigitally.com
2. Data We Collect
Comments
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When you leave comments on the Site, we collect:
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Data provided in the comments form (name, email, website).
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Your IP address and browser user agent string to detect spam.
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An anonymized hash of your email may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. Gravatar’s privacy policy is here. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture (if linked to Gravatar) becomes publicly visible.
Media
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Avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from images on the Site.
Cookies
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Comment Cookies: If you opt-in to save your name, email, and website in cookies, these last for 1 year.
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Login Cookies:
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Temporary cookies check if your browser accepts cookies (expire when you close the browser).
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Login cookies last 2 days; screen options cookies last 1 year. Selecting “Remember Me” extends login to 2 weeks.
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Editing/publishing cookies expire after 1 day and contain no personal data.
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Embedded Content
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Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images) from third-party websites (e.g., YouTube, Twitter).
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Embedded content behaves as if you visited the third-party site, which may:
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Collect data about you.
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Use cookies.
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Track interactions if you’re logged into that site.
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3. How We Use Your Data
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To operate, maintain, and improve the Site.
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To detect and prevent spam.
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To communicate with you (e.g., respond to comments, password reset requests).
4. Data Sharing
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Third-Party Services: We share data with trusted service providers (e.g., spam detection tools, hosting providers).
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Legal Compliance: We may disclose data if required by law or to protect our rights.
5. Data Retention
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Comments: Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely to auto-approve follow-up comments.
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User Accounts: For registered users, we store personal information provided in profiles. Users can edit or delete their data (except usernames).
6. Your Rights
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Access: Request an exported file of your personal data.
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Deletion: Request erasure of your personal data (excludes data retained for legal, administrative, or security purposes).
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Opt-Out: Manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@craftdigitally.com.
7. Data Transfers
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Comments may be processed by automated spam detection services (e.g., Akismet).
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Some third-party services (e.g., Gravatar, Google Analytics) may transfer data outside India.
8. Security
We implement technical measures (e.g., encryption, secure hosting) to protect your data. However, no online transmission is 100% secure.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
10. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted here, with the “Last Updated” date revised.
11. Contact Us
For questions or requests about your data, contact:
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Email: info@craftdigitally.com
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Address: 305, North Plaza, Chandkheda, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380005, India