Your Privacy at dingle.in
Clear. Honest. Yours to understand.
Quick Summary
| What you want to know | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is my data sold? | Never |
| Are there ad trackers? | No |
| What cookies are used? | Functional only |
| Who do we share data with? | Spam filter only |
| Can I delete my data? | Yes – email dingle dot in at gmail dot com |
Section 01 – Who We Are
Dingle.in is an independent content platform based in India, publishing articles on lifestyle, health, wellbeing, technology, and daily how to’s. We are the sole data controller for all personal information collected through this website.
Website: https://dingle.in Privacy contact: dingle dot in at gmail dot com Registered country: India
Section 02 – What Data We Collect and Why
We collect only what is necessary to run this website well. Below is a clear summary of every category of data, why we collect it, and how long we retain it.
| Data type | Why we collect it | Kept for |
|---|---|---|
| Name & email (comments) | To display your comment and recognise follow ups | Indefinitely unless deletion is requested |
| IP address | Spam detection on comment submissions | Retained with comment metadata |
| Browser user agent | Spam and bot detection | Retained with comment metadata |
| Profile picture (Gravatar) | Displayed next to approved comments | Served by Gravatar, not stored by us |
| Login credentials | Registered users and contributors only | Until account deletion is requested |
| Cookies | Session management, comment preferences | 1 day to 1 year depending on type |
Section 03 – Comments
When you leave a comment on a Dingle article, we collect your name, email address, website URL (optional), comment content, IP address, and browser user agent string. This information is used solely to display your comment, detect spam, and manage follow up moderation.
An anonymised version of your email address (a hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to check whether you have a profile picture. Gravatar’s own privacy policy governs that service and is available at automattic.com/privacy. If a profile picture is found, it is shown publicly alongside your approved comment.
We do not use your email address for marketing. We do not sell, share, or rent comment data to any third party beyond the spam detection service described in Section 07.
Section 04 – Media and Uploaded Images
This section applies to contributors and registered users who upload images to the site.
Please avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS coordinates). Dingle.in does not actively extract this data, but anyone can download images on public pages, along with any location information stored in the file. We recommend stripping EXIF data from images before uploading. Most modern smartphones and photo editing tools can do this automatically.
Section 05 – Cookies We Use
Dingle.in uses functional cookies only, cookies that are strictly necessary for the website to operate correctly. We do not use advertising cookies, cross site behavioural tracking, or any cookies that create a profile of you for commercial purposes.
Comment author preferences – If you opt in, saves your name, email, and website so you do not need to re-enter them on future comments. Duration: 1 year.
Browser acceptance test – Set on login page visits to confirm your browser accepts cookies. Contains no personal data. Duration: deleted when you close your browser.
Login session cookies – Set when you log in to maintain your session and screen display preferences. Selecting “Remember Me” extends persistence to two weeks. Duration: 2 days standard / 2 weeks with Remember Me.
Screen display options – Saves admin panel layout preferences for registered users. Duration: 1 year.
Article edit indicator – Set when an article is published or edited. Contains only the post ID, no personal data. Duration: 1 day.
Section 06 – Embedded Content From Other Websites
Some Dingle articles include embedded content such as videos, social media posts, or interactive elements hosted on third party platforms. When you interact with embedded content, it behaves exactly as if you had visited that external website directly.
These third party platforms may collect data about you, set their own cookies, and track your interactions, particularly if you are logged in to that platform at the time. Dingle.in has no control over the data practices of third party embed sources. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any platform whose embedded content you interact with.
Section 07 – Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell your personal data. Ever.
The only data sharing that takes place is:
Spam detection service – Visitor comments are checked through an automated spam filtering service. Only comment content and metadata (IP address, user agent) are passed for this purpose.
Password reset – If you request a password reset, your IP address is included in the reset email as a standard security measure.
Gravatar – A hashed (anonymised) version of your email address may be sent to Gravatar to retrieve your profile picture. No readable email address is transmitted.
Section 08 – How Long We Keep Your Data
Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely so that we can recognise and automatically approve follow up comments. You may request deletion at any time under your rights below.
Registered user profiles are kept for as long as the account exists. Users can view, update, or delete their profile information from within their account at any time except for usernames, which cannot be changed. Site administrators can also view and edit this information.
Data we are legally required to retain for administrative, legal, or security reasons may not be fully erasable on request.
Section 09 – Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have left a comment or hold an account on Dingle.in, you have the following rights:
Right to access – Request an exported copy of all personal data we hold about you.
Right to erasure – Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention obligations.
Right to correction – Update or correct inaccurate information in your profile at any time.
Right to object – Object to specific uses of your data that you have not consented to.
To exercise any of these rights, email dingle dot in at gmail dot com. We aim to respond within 30 days.
Section 10 – Where Your Data Is Stored and Sent
Dingle.in is hosted on servers that may be located outside India. By using this site, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred and processed in other countries, subject to appropriate safeguards.
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. No other international data transfers occur beyond those described in this policy.
Section 11 – Compliance and Legal Framework
Dingle.in operates in compliance with applicable Indian and international data privacy standards, including:
- India’s Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023
- The principles established by the GDPR
- WordPress data handling standards
If you believe your data has been handled in violation of applicable law, you have the right to contact the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.
Section 12 – Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, the Last Updated date at the top of this page will reflect the change. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of Dingle.in after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
For privacy questions, data access requests, or deletion requests: Email: dingle dot in at gmail dot com.
We respond to all privacy requests within 30 days.