Privacy Policy

 

  1. Introduction

Welcome to editorsessentials.com (“Tholga,” “we,” “our,” “us”). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, www.editorsessentials.com, and interact with our services.

  1. Information We Collect We collect various types of information, including:
  • Personal Information: Name, email address, contact details, and any information you provide when signing up for our services, newsletters, or inquiries.
  • Usage Data: Information about your interactions with our website, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring website.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic.
  • Financial Information: If you make a purchase, we may collect billing details, transaction history, and payment preferences.
  • User-Generated Content: Any content you submit, such as comments, reviews, or forum posts.
  1. How We Use Your Information We may use your information for the following purposes:
  • To provide, operate, and improve our website and services.
  • To communicate with you, including sending newsletters and responding to inquiries.
  • To personalize your experience and deliver relevant content.
  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.
  • To detect and prevent fraudulent transactions and security threats.
  • To provide customer support and troubleshooting assistance.
  1. Sharing Your Information We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your data with:
  • Service providers and third-party partners who assist in website operations and service delivery.
  • Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
  • Business partners for co-marketing efforts, with your explicit consent.
  • Analytics providers to monitor and analyze website performance.
  1. Data Security We implement security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
  • Encryption of sensitive data during transmission.
  • Secure access controls and authentication protocols.
  • Regular security audits and risk assessments.
  • Employee training on data protection and privacy compliance.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

  1. Your Rights and Choices Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:
  • Accessing, updating, or deleting your personal information.
  • Opting out of marketing communications.
  • Disabling cookies through your browser settings.
  • Requesting data portability for the information you have provided to us.
  • Withdrawing consent for data processing at any time, where applicable.
  1. Cookies and Tracking Technologies Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
  • Enhance user experience and website functionality.
  • Provide personalized content and advertisements.
  • Analyze website traffic and user behavior.
  • Improve security and detect fraudulent activities.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or opt-out of specific tracking services.

  1. Third-Party Links and Integrations Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their policies. Third-party integrations, such as social media logins and payment gateways, may also collect information based on their own terms and policies.
  2. Children’s Privacy Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that a minor has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete it.
  3. Data Retention We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
  • Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements.
  • Maintain security and prevent fraud.

Once your data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

  1. International Data Transfers If you access our services from outside your country of residence, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws. By using our services, you consent to such transfers, subject to applicable safeguards.
  2. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance) For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for processing personal data includes:
  • Your consent.
  • Performance of a contract with you.
  • Compliance with legal obligations.
  • Legitimate business interests, provided they do not override your rights.
  1. Your Privacy Rights (CCPA Compliance) For California residents, your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) include:
  • Requesting access to personal data collected about you.
  • Opting out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data).
  • Requesting deletion of your personal information.
  • Exercising your rights without discrimination.
  1. How to Exercise Your Rights To exercise your privacy rights, you may contact us via:

vanakkam@tholga.com

We will respond to verified requests within the legally required timeframe.

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
  2. Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: Tholga Research Consulting .