Zig Diaries Privacy Policy (2026)
Effective Date: 1 February 2026
At Zig Diaries your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information from users of our website (zigdiaries.com), social media channels, YouTube, and WhatsApp. By using our platforms, you agree to the practices described here.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
Name, email address, phone number, and any details you provide when contacting us via email, WhatsApp, or social media.
Non-Personal Information
Browser type, device information, IP address, location data, pages visited, and other technical data collected automatically through cookies or analytics tools.
User-Generated Content
Comments, messages, story tips, submissions, or any content you provide voluntarily.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
Respond to inquiries, messages, or submissions.
Improve our website, content, and user experience.
Share news updates, newsletters, and promotional content (with your consent where required).
Ensure compliance with legal obligations and protect our rights.
Analyze audience engagement to improve coverage in defence, security, diplomacy, governance, and sports.
3. Cookies and Tracking
We may use cookies, pixels, and analytics tools to:
Monitor website traffic and user behavior.
Enhance website performance and user experience.
Tailor content and advertising to your interests.
You can disable cookies via your browser settings; however, some features may not function fully without cookies.
4. Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
Service providers who help us operate the website or deliver services (e.g., hosting, analytics, email services).
Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights.
Third-party platforms for content promotion, always in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
6. Security of Your Information
We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
Access the personal data we hold about you.
Correct, update, or delete your personal data.
Withdraw consent for communications or data processing.
Object to certain uses of your data.
To exercise these rights, contact us via email or WhatsApp:
📧 Email: zigdiaries@gmail.com
📱 WhatsApp: Chat with Zig Diaries
8. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or the applicable age in your country). If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us to remove it.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. The latest version will always be available at https://zigdiaries.com/privacy-policy. Please check regularly.
10. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding your data or this Privacy Policy, reach out to us:
📧 Email: zigdiaries@gmail.com
📱 WhatsApp: Chat with Zig Diaries
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