The Lodestar

Effective Date: 1st May, 2023

The Lodestar ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we collect from users of our website, how we use and protect that information, and your choices regarding our use of your information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information from users of our website:

• Anonymous Usage Information: We use tools such as Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel to collect anonymous usage information from our users. This includes information such as the pages visited, the duration of the visit, the type of device used to access the website, and other similar information. This information helps us to understand how our website is being used and to make improvements to its design and functionality.
• First Name and Email Address: If you choose to subscribe to our weekly digest, we will collect your first name and email address. We use this information to send you our weekly newsletter, which includes the latest news and updates from our website.

2. Use of Information

We use the information we collect from users of our website for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Improve Our Services: We use anonymous usage information to understand how our website is being used and to make improvements to its design and functionality.
• To Send You Our Weekly Digest: If you have subscribed to our weekly digest, we will use your first name and email address to send you our newsletter.
• To Comply with Legal Requirements: We may be required to disclose user information in response to a subpoena or other legal process, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to comply with applicable laws or regulations.

3. Protection of Information

We take appropriate measures to protect the information we collect from users of our website. We use industry-standard encryption technologies to secure your information and prevent unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

4. Disclosure of Information

We do not share any user data with third parties, such as advertisers or analytics providers, except as required by law or to protect our legal rights.

5. Age Restrictions

Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18. If you are under the age of 18, you should not use our website or provide any personal information to us.

6. Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect anonymous usage information from our users. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you access our website. They help us to remember your preferences and to understand how our website is being used. You can disable cookies in your web browser, but this may affect the functionality of our website.

7. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these websites before providing any personal information to them.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes to this Privacy Policy by posting a notice on our website. Your continued use of our website after we make changes to this Privacy Policy will be deemed as acceptance of those changes.

9. Your Choices

If you have subscribed to our weekly digest, you may unsubscribe at any time by clicking on the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of our newsletter.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at editor@thelodestar.in. We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your request in a timely manner.

11. Data Subject Rights

Under applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information , including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal information. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at editor@thelodestar.in. We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your request in a timely manner.

12. International Data Transfers

Our website is based in India, and the information we collect from users may be processed and stored in India or in other countries where our service providers are located. If you are accessing our website from outside India, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in India or other countries where our service providers are located. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to India or other countries for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

13. California Privacy Rights

If you are a resident of California, you may have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at editor@thelodestar.in. We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your request in a timely manner.

14. GDPR Rights

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you may have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at editor@thelodestar.in. We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your request in a timely manner.

15. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with this Privacy Policy or the use of our website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with this Privacy Policy or the use of our website shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in [city, state], India.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at editor@thelodestar.in.