Privacy Policy – Gift Ideas by Sada Passion
Effective Date: August 2, 2025
Applies to: Indian users and international visitors
Website: https://giftideas.sadapassion.com
Contact: contact@sadapassion.com
1. Who We Are
Gift Ideas by Sada Passion is a blog and affiliate website that helps users discover the best gift ideas by sharing curated product lists and affiliate links.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information as per:
- India’s Information Technology Act, 2000
- Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP)
- And, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union
2. What We Collect
We do not actively ask for personal data, except when you contact us. We automatically collect limited, anonymized data to improve site functionality.
Information you may give us:
- Name and email address (via contact forms)
- Optional: Message content if you submit a query
Data we collect automatically:
- IP address (via analytics, anonymized)
- Pages visited and time spent (via Google Analytics)
- Device/browser type
3. Why We Collect This Data
We use your information to:
- Improve website performance
- Respond to your inquiries
- Understand site traffic (Google Analytics)
- Ensure site security and prevent spam
We do not sell or trade your information.
4. Legal Basis (As Per Indian Law)
Under Indian law (DPDP Act and IT Rules), we process your data based on:
- Consent: If you voluntarily submit your info
- Legitimate use: For analytics and improving our content
- Legal obligation: If we’re required to share information with law enforcement
If you ever want to withdraw consent, just contact us.
5. Cookies, Advertising, and Third-Party Services
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to operate effectively and enhance your experience. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device that helps us understand usage patterns, display relevant ads, and track affiliate referrals.
Here’s how we use cookies:
🧩 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to measure website traffic and understand how visitors interact with our site. Google collects anonymized data such as:
- IP address (anonymized)
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Browser and device information
This helps us improve our content and user experience.
🛒 Affiliate Links (Amazon and Flipkart)
When you click on affiliate links to Amazon.in or Flipkart, a cookie is set by those platforms to track your activity. This enables them to attribute the referral to our website, allowing us to earn a commission if you make a qualifying purchase — at no extra cost to you.
📢 Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display ads on our site. Google and other third-party vendors use cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to:
- Show ads based on your previous visits to our website or others
- Personalize and optimize the ad content you see
You can opt out of personalized advertising:
- Via Google Ads Settings: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
- Or for other ad networks at: http://www.aboutads.info/choices
You can also manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
6. Third-Party Services
We partner with a few trusted third-party services to run and improve our website. These third parties may collect limited, anonymized data through cookies or embedded scripts:
| Service | Purpose | Data Collected |
| Google Analytics | Website usage analytics | IP address (anonymized), browser info |
| Amazon.in | Affiliate tracking | Cookie for referral ID |
| Flipkart | Affiliate tracking | Cookie for referral ID |
| Google AdSense | Ad display and targeting | Cookie data for ad personalization |
| Hosting Provider | Site security and delivery | Basic connection logs, IP for firewall use |
We ensure these services follow applicable privacy laws and provide opt-out mechanisms where possible.
We do not sell or directly share any personal data with these vendors — all interactions are limited to usage data and affiliate tracking.
7. Data Security
We use security features like:
- SSL encryption (for secure browsing)
- Secure hosting (via reputable providers)
- Data minimization: We collect and retain only what’s needed
8. How Long We Keep Data
We only keep your personal data as long as necessary:
- Contact form submissions: Deleted once resolved
- Analytics: As per Google’s retention settings (14–26 months)
9. Your Rights (As an Indian User)
Under the DPDP Act, you have the right to:
- Know what personal data we process
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent
- File a complaint with the Data Protection Board of India
We respect these rights — email us at contact@sadapassion.com to exercise them.
10. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for users under age 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
11. Policy Updates
We may update this policy occasionally to stay compliant with Indian regulations. When we do:
- We’ll update this page with a new “Effective Date”
12. Contact Us
For privacy concerns, questions, or complaints:
📧 Email: contact@sadapassion.com
🌐 Website: https://giftideas.sadapassion.com