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Privacy Policy

Effective date: 10th December 2025

WWeaV (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the website www.wweav.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal data when you visit, read, subscribe, or interact with our content.

1. Who we are

Data Controller / Data Fiduciary: WWeaV Magazine
Email: support@wweav.com

2. What we collect

We may collect:

  • Identity and contact data: name, email address, phone number (if you provide it).
  • Account data: login details if you create an account.
  • Subscription preferences: newsletter selections, content interests.
  • User-generated content: comments, messages, submissions.
  • Technical and usage data: IP address, device details, browser type, pages viewed, approximate location, referring URLs.
  • Cookies and similar technologies: for essential site functions, analytics, and (if enabled) advertising.

3. How we collect data

We collect data when you:

  • subscribe to newsletters,
  • create an account,
  • submit content or contact us,
  • comment on articles,
  • browse the Site (via cookies/analytics).

4. Why we use your data

We use personal data to:

  • provide and improve the Site and its content,
  • manage subscriptions and send newsletters,
  • respond to enquiries,
  • moderate comments and protect community safety,
  • analyse traffic and readership trends,
  • maintain security, prevent fraud, and enforce our terms.

5. Legal bases (where applicable)

Depending on your location, we process data based on:

  • consent (e.g., newsletters, some cookies),
  • legitimate interests (e.g., improving content, ensuring security),
  • contractual necessity (e.g., providing an account or subscription),
  • legal obligations.

For users in India, processing will follow the DPDP Act 2023 and DPDP Rules 2025, which set out rights and duties for individuals and organisations handling digital personal data. Press Information Bureau+1

6. Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • keep the Site functioning,
  • remember preferences,
  • understand how readers use our content,
  • optionally support advertising.

You can control cookies through your browser settings and, where implemented, our cookie banner.

7. Analytics

We may use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics or equivalent) to understand readership and improve editorial and user experience. These tools may set cookies and collect usage data.

8. Advertising

If we display ads via third-party networks (such as Google AdSense), these partners may use cookies or similar technologies to serve relevant ads and measure performance. Google requires publishers to disclose the use of third-party vendors and cookies in their privacy information. Google Help

9. Sharing your data

We may share data with:

  • website hosting and infrastructure providers,
  • email/marketing platforms (for newsletters),
  • analytics providers,
  • security and anti-spam services,
  • legal or regulatory authorities where required.

We do not sell your personal data.

10. International transfers

Your data may be processed outside your country depending on our service providers. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards to protect cross-border transfers.

11. Data retention

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for:

  • the purposes set out in this Policy,
  • legal, accounting, or reporting requirements,
  • maintaining legitimate business records.

You may request deletion where applicable.

12. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration. No method of online transmission is completely secure.

13. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • access your personal data,
  • correct or update it,
  • withdraw consent,
  • request deletion,
  • object to or restrict certain processing,
  • receive a copy of your data.

For users in India, the DPDP framework provides rights for Data Principals and obligations for Data Fiduciaries. Press Information Bureau
For users in the UK, rights are governed under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. ICO

To exercise your rights, email: support@wweav.com.

14. Children’s privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without appropriate consent.

15. Third-party links

Our articles may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies.

16. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

17. Contact

For privacy questions or requests, contact:
Deepa Natarajan – Chief Editor
Email: support@wweav.com

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