GDPR

Why this page exists

Your data is personal. We treat it that way. This page explains, in simple terms, what we collect on mivtoa.com, why we collect it, and how you can stay in control under GDPR and similar laws in the UK and Switzerland.

Who we are and how to reach us

Publisher: Mivtoa News and Media
General: hello@mivtoa.com
Editorial: editorial@mivtoa.com
Privacy: privacy@mivtoa.com
Complaints: complaints@mivtoa.com

Postal address: Model Mill Compound: Anandam World City: Ganeshpeth Colony: Nagpur: Maharashtra 440018: India

Data Protection Lead: Rohan Mehta
Grievance Officer (India): grievance@mivtoa.com

What this policy covers

This policy applies to our website and any service that points here. It covers readers, commenters, people who write to us, and partners we work with. In most cases, we decide why and how data is handled, so we act as the controller.

What we collect

There are three ways information reaches us.

  1. You share it: a message through our contact page, a comment, a newsletter sign-up, a pitch, or an application to contribute.
  2. We record some basics automatically: the browser and device you use, IP address, rough location, pages you view, how long you stay, and actions such as clicks.
  3. Partners send us limited signals: analytics and advertising tools may provide identifiers or aggregated reports so we can measure traffic and keep ads working.

We don’t ask for sensitive categories unless there is a clear, lawful reason. If that ever comes up, we will ask for your explicit consent first.

Why we use your data

Here is the honest list.

  1. To load pages fast and keep features working.
  2. To protect the site from abuse and fraud.
  3. To answer your emails and requests.
  4. To send newsletters you asked for.

Cookies and your choices

On your first visit in the EEA, the UK, or Switzerland, you’ll see a banner. You can accept, reject, or set your own preferences. You can change that choice at any time using the Manage Cookies or Manage Preferences link in our footer. We keep a simple record of your decision with a timestamp, a region signal, and the settings you chose.

Who sees your data

We share data only when it’s necessary.

  1. Service providers: hosting, security tools, analytics platforms, email delivery, and ad technology. They act under contract and follow our instructions.

We do not sell personal data.

If data leaves your country

Some providers work from other countries. When data crosses borders, we use safeguards that are standard for such transfers, including strong contracts and technical protections.

How long we keep information

We keep data only while it is useful for the purposes above.

  1. Contact and support messages: up to twenty four months after the issue is closed.
  2. Newsletter details: until you unsubscribe.
  3. Analytics and ad identifiers: according to the tool’s settings and your consent choices.
  4. Server logs: usually up to twelve months unless we need them longer for security or legal reasons.

Your rights (EEA, UK, Switzerland)

You may have the rights below. We respect valid requests from all regions.

  1. Access: ask for a copy of your data.
  2. Erasure: ask us to delete data where the law allows.
  3. Restriction: limit processing in specific situations.
  4. Portability: receive a copy in a common format and send it to another controller where possible.
  5. Objection: object to processing based on legitimate interests and to direct marketing.
  6. Withdraw consent: change your mind at any time without affecting earlier use.
  7. Complain: contact your data protection authority.

How to use these rights

Email privacy@mivtoa.com. Tell us which right you want to use and the region you live in. We may ask for information to verify your identity. We aim to reply within one month or the time set by your law.

Ads and simple profiling

We run display ads to fund our work. In regions that require consent, personalized ads start only after you agree. Ad partners may build basic interest profiles from cookies or mobile identifiers. You can opt out in the banner or through the Manage Preferences link. If you opt out, you will still see ads: they just won’t be based on your interests.

Automated decisions

We do not make decisions with legal or similar effects based only on automation. We do use automation for analytics and to cap how often you see an ad. Editors remain in control through site settings.

Children’s data

Our site is for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect data from children below the age that requires parental consent in their country. If you think a child has shared data with us, email privacy@mivtoa.com and we will act quickly.

Security

We protect data in transit and at rest, restrict access, keep backups, and follow written handling steps. No system is perfect, so we review and improve our safeguards on a schedule.

Typical processors we use

Expect to see these categories: web hosting, content delivery networks, security and firewall tools, analytics, email delivery, and advertising platforms. The exact providers may change. All work under contract and must protect your data.

Problems, questions, or complaints

Privacy requests: privacy@mivtoa.com
General queries: hello@mivtoa.com
Postal address: Model Mill Compound: Anandam World City: Ganeshpeth Colony: Nagpur: Maharashtra 440018: India

You can also contact your local data protection authority.

Changes to this page

If our services or the law changes, we will update this page. For important updates, we will change the date at the top and, when needed, add a notice on the site.

Manage your choice any time

Use the Manage Cookies or Manage Preferences link in our footer to change or withdraw your consent. If you clear cookies, please set your choices again on your next visit.

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