1. Introduction
Welcome to thekolkatabuzz.com a portal run by BUZZAFFAIR VENTURES (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED is committed to respecting your online privacy and recognizes your need for appropriate protection and management of any information you share with The Kolkata buzz on thekolkatabuzz.com (the “Website”).
2. Scope
This privacy policy (“Policy”) is an electronic record in the form of an electronic contract formed under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the rules made thereunder. This Policy does not require any physical, electronic or digital signature. This Policy is a legally binding document between you and The Kolkata Buzz. The terms of this Policy will be effective upon your acceptance of the same by use of the website and will govern the relationship between you and The Kolkata Buzz for your use of the Website.
3. Consent
By mere use of the Website, you expressly consent to The Kolkata Buzz’s use and disclosure of your Personal Information in accordance with this Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Policy, please do not use this Website. This Policy shall be deemed to be incorporated into the Terms of Use of the Website and shall be read in addition to the Terms of Use.
4. What Information Is Collected
➢ The Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 defines “Personal Information” as any information that relates to a natural person, which, either directly or indirectly, in combination with other information available or likely to be available with a body corporate, is capable of identifying such person.
➢ For the purpose of this Policy, the term “Personal Information” shall mean any information you provide to The Kolkata Buzz and shall include, without limitation your name, phone number, your e-mail address, your financial information such as bank account or credit card or debit card or other payment details, your email ID and password.
➢ For the purpose of this Policy, the term “Non-Personal Information” shall mean information that does not specifically identify an individual but includes information from you, such as the type of internet browser you use, mobile device you use, your computer or your mobile device’s unique device ID, the URL of the previous website you visited, your computer’s operating system, your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and your Internet Protocol (IP) address. The Kolkata Buzz may also collect Non-Personal Information that you voluntarily provide, such as information included in response to a questionnaire or a survey conducted by The Kolkata buzz.
5.Collection of Information
➢ The Kolkata Buzz may collect information from you when you register on the Website through your Facebook account or e-mail account, when you use the features on the Website, when you participate in surveys conducted by The Kolkata Buzz on the Website and when you carry out transactions on the Website.
➢ The Kolkata Buzz may use cookies to monitor the Website usage including, without limitation, to provide useful features to simplify your experience when you return to the Website, like remembering your login ID and certain Personal Information and to deliver relevant content based on your preferences, usage patterns and location.
➢ You may be also required to provide your credit/debit card details. The Kolkata Buzz will use this information only for billing purposes. For your convenience and if permitted by you, The Kolkata Buzz will save the billing information in the event you would like to carry out any other transaction on the Website again.
➢ When you access the Website through a mobile device, you will have the option of downloading the mobile application of The Kolkata Buzz. In case you download the mobile application you will be asked if you would want to share your contact list with The Kolkata Buzz. You may choose not to share your contact list with The Kolkata Buzz, however in case you chose to share your contact lit with The Kolkata Buzz, The Kolkata buzz shall have access to and store your contact list.
➢ You may use the Website without providing The Kolkata buzz any Personal Information about yourself. However, you may not be able to access certain services of the Websites in case you choose to do so.
6. Use of Information
The Kolkata Buzz uses your Personal and Non-Personal Information for certain purposes including but not limited to
Service-related Purpose
➢ enabling you to use the Website;
➢ providing you with information about products and services available on the Website;
➢ resolving any glitches on the Website including addressing any technical problems;
➢ improving your experience of navigating through the Website and carrying out transactions on the Website; and improving the services and content on the Website.
Internal Business Purpose
The Kolkata Buzz may use your Non-Personal Information for internal business purposes, such as data analysis, research, developing new features, enhancing and improving existing services and in identifying usage trends. This information helps The Kolkata Buzz to constantly improve, personalize and customize the products and services it provides to you.
7. Sharing of Information
The Kolkata Buzz may disclose your Personal Information in the following ways:
Disclosure to Government authorities or as required by law
The Kolkata Buzz may share your Personal Information with Government and/or statutory authorities in response to subpoenas, court orders, or other legal process; to establish or exercise legal rights; to defend against legal claims; or as otherwise required by law. The Kolkata Buzz warrants that such information will be disclosed only in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Disclosure to Acquirers
The Kolkata Buzz may disclose and/or transfer your Personal Information to an acquirer, assignee or other successor entity in connection with a sale, merger, or reorganization of all or substantially all of the equity, business or assets of The Kolkata Buzz.
Disclosure to Merchants
When you make a transaction on the Website, The Kolkata Buzz may disclose your Personal Information with the merchant, with whom you have entered into the transaction with, to enable the merchant to complete your transaction.
Disclosure to Facilitate Payment
In order to process your transactions, The Kolkata Buzz may direct you to a payment gateway service provider of its own choice, which may have access to the Personal Information provided by you while making such payment.
Disclosure to Third Parties
The Kolkata Buzz may engage third parties to provide various services to The Kolkata buzz or collaborate with The Kolkata Buzz to host events. If any such third party must have access to your Personal Information in order to perform its services, The Kolkata Buzz will require that third party to enter an agreement that binds the third party to the use and disclosure restrictions outlined in this Policy. The Kolkata Buzz may also share your information with third parties to conduct promotion and/or ad campaigns in case you have explicitly chose to authorise The Kolkata Buzz for sharing your information.
8. Protection of Information
➢ The Kolkata Buzz has taken adequate measures to protect the security of your Personal Information and to ensure that your choices for its intended use are honoured. The Kolkata Buzz takes adequate precautions to protect your data from loss, misuse, unauthorized access or disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
➢ The Kolkata buzz assures you that your information is safe and secure. It uses industry standards, and physical, technical and administrative security measures to keep your Personal Information confidential and secure and The Kolkata Buzz shall not share your Personal Information with third parties, except as otherwise provided in this Policy.
➢ At The Kolkata buzz, data is stored in password-controlled servers with limited access to employees and other personnel or consultants on a need-to-know basis.
➢ The Kolkata Buzz uses the encryption technology, which helps to protect your payment information such as your credit/debit card number, credit/debit card expiry date, your CVV number etc. Please note that e-mails, messaging and means of communication with The Kolkata Buzz are not encrypted, and therefore The Kolkata Buzz strongly advises you not to communicate any confidential information through these means.
➢ Access to your online account on the Website is via Facebook or your e-mail which is password protected and this helps to secure your account information. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of that password. To ensure safety of your Personal Information, you are advised against sharing your user name and password with anyone.
9. Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies
➢ The Website utilizes cookies and other tracking technologies including any proprietary or third party tracking services. A cookie is a small text file that may be used, for example, to collect information about the Website activity. Some cookies and other technologies may serve to recall Personal and/or Non-Personal Information previously indicated by a Website user. Most browsers allow you to control cookies, including whether or not to accept them and how to remove them.
➢ You may set most browsers to notify you if you receive a cookie, or you may choose to block cookies with your browser, however, if you choose to erase or block your cookies, you shall have to re-enter your original user ID and password to gain access to certain parts of the Website.
➢ Tracking technologies may record information such as internet domain and host names, internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser software and operating system types, clickstream patterns, and dates and times at which the Website is accessed. Our use of cookies and other tracking technologies allow us to improve our Website and your experience in using our Website.
10. Limitation of Liability
➢ The Kolkata Buzz is not responsible for any breach of security or for any actions or inactions of any third parties that receive your Personal Information.
➢ Notwithstanding anything contained in this Policy or elsewhere, The Kolkata Buzz shall not be held responsible for any loss, damage or misuse of your Personal Information, if such loss, damage or misuse is attributable to a Force Majeure Event (as defined below).
➢ A “Force Majeure Event” shall mean any event that is beyond the reasonable control of The Kolkata Buzz and shall include, without limitation, sabotage, fire, flood, explosion, acts of God, civil commotion, strikes, lockouts or industrial action of any kind, riots, insurrection, war, acts of government, computer hacking, civil disturbances, unauthorised access to computer data and storage device, computer crashes, breach of security and encryption, and any other similar events not within the control of The Kolkata Buzz and which The Kolkata Buzz is not able to overcome.
11. Opt-Out
You have the option to ‘opt-out’ of all The Kolkata Buzz’s newsletters and other general e-mail marketing communications by way of links provided at the bottom of each mailer. The Kolkata Buzz respects your privacy and in the event that you choose to not receive such mailers, it shall take all adequate steps to remove you from such lists.
12. Changes to this Policy
The Kolkata Buzz reserves the right to update, change or modify this Policy at any time. The Policy shall come to effect from the date of such update, change or modification.
13. How to Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Policy, please contact us at contact@thekolkatabuzz.com
