15. Data Sharing

Digital Plaza Online does not intend to sell personal information to third parties as a standalone commercial product.

Information may be shared with or processed by service providers where reasonably necessary to operate the website and provide requested services.

Potential categories include:

• Hosting providers
• Security providers
• Analytics providers
• Advertising providers
• Affiliate platforms
• Email or communication providers
• Website technology providers
• Legal or professional advisers
• Government or regulatory authorities where legally required

We aim to limit information sharing to what is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.

16. Legal Requirements

Digital Plaza Online may disclose information where reasonably necessary to:

• Comply with applicable law
• Respond to lawful requests
• Protect legal rights
• Prevent fraud
• Investigate security incidents
• Protect the website
• Protect users or others
• Enforce applicable terms and policies

17. Data Security

Digital Plaza Online takes reasonable measures to protect information against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Security measures may include:

• Website security controls
• Access restrictions
• Secure hosting practices
• Security monitoring
• Software updates
• Spam and abuse prevention
• Administrative safeguards

However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

18. Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected or where retention is required for:

• Legal obligations
• Security
• Dispute resolution
• Business records
• Editorial accountability
• Legitimate operational purposes

Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information.

19. Your Privacy Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have choices concerning:

• Cookies
• Advertising personalization
• Analytics
• Communications
• Marketing messages
• Certain data processing activities

Some choices can be managed through:

• Browser settings
• Device settings
• Cookie or consent controls
• Third-party service settings
• Direct communication with Digital Plaza Online

20. Access, Correction & Deletion Requests

Depending on applicable law, you may have rights concerning personal information associated with you.

These may include:

• Requesting access to personal information
• Requesting correction of inaccurate information
• Requesting deletion where legally applicable
• Requesting restriction of certain processing
• Objecting to certain processing
• Requesting data portability where applicable
• Withdrawing consent where processing is based on consent

Rights vary by jurisdiction and are subject to applicable legal exceptions.

To make a privacy-related request, contact Digital Plaza Online using the contact information provided on our website.

We may need to verify the identity of the requester before fulfilling certain requests.

21. Children’s Privacy

Digital Plaza Online is a general-audience technology publication.

We do not knowingly seek to collect unnecessary personal information from children.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us in a manner that should not have occurred, please contact us so that the matter can be reviewed.

22. International Visitors

Digital Plaza Online aims to serve a global audience.

As a result, visitors may access the website from countries with different privacy laws and standards.

Information may be processed by Digital Plaza Online or its service providers in jurisdictions where those providers operate, subject to applicable legal requirements.

23. India & Applicable Privacy Requirements

Digital Plaza Online operates from India and seeks to comply with applicable Indian privacy and data-protection requirements relevant to its activities.

Where applicable, our privacy practices may also consider requirements associated with visitors from other jurisdictions.

Because privacy requirements may differ depending on location and circumstances, this policy is intended to provide general transparency rather than a guarantee of rights that may not apply in every jurisdiction.