Sync Journal Era (https://syncjournalera.in) is an independent blog focused on delivering the latest news, trending updates, current affairs, Indian culture, and religious insights with a strong emphasis on Hinduism. We are committed to transparency and respecting your privacy while providing bold, honest, and faith-aligned content.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our blog. By accessing or using Sync Journal Era, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Effective Date: January 06, 2026
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
1. Automatically Collected Information
As a Blogger platform site (powered by Google), when you visit our blog, certain information is automatically collected through server logs and tools like Google Analytics. This may include:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information (e.g., operating system, device type)
- Date and time of visit
- Pages viewed and referral sources
- Approximate location (derived from IP address)
This data is anonymized where possible and used to understand site usage and improve content.
2. Comments and Interactions
If you leave a comment on our blog (via Blogger's commenting system):
- Your name (or pseudonym), email address (not publicly displayed), and comment content are collected.
- If you use Gravatar for a profile picture, a hashed version of your email may be sent to Gravatar.
- IP address and browser user agent string are collected to help spam detection.
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies:
- Essential Cookies: Provided by Blogger for basic site functionality (e.g., session management).
- Analytics Cookies: From Google Analytics to track visitor behavior and improve our site.
- Advertising Cookies: If we display ads (e.g., via Google AdSense), cookies may be used to serve personalized ads based on your interests and past visits. Google and its partners may use these for remarketing.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings or opt out of personalized ads via Google's Ads Settings (https://adssettings.google.com).
How We Use Your Information
- To operate and maintain the blog.
- To analyze site traffic and improve user experience (via Google Analytics).
- To display relevant advertisements (if applicable).
- To moderate comments and prevent spam.
- To comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell personal information. Data is processed in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy (https://policies.google.com/privacy), as our site is hosted on Blogger.
Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
- Google Services: As a Blogger site, data is processed by Google (including Analytics and potential AdSense). See Google's Privacy Policy for details.
- Embedded Content: Articles may include embedded links, images, or videos from external sites (e.g., YouTube, news sources). These sites may collect data independently.
- No Other Sharing: We do not share your information with other third parties except as required by law or to protect our rights.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information, but no online transmission is completely secure. Blogger's infrastructure (Google) provides security features like HTTPS.
Your Rights and Choices
- Access, correct, or delete your comments by contacting us.
- Opt out of Google Analytics via browser add-ons (https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout).
- Manage cookies in your browser.
- Under applicable laws (including India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act), you may have rights to access, withdraw consent, or request erasure of your data.
Children's Privacy
Our blog is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
International Users
The blog is hosted in the United States (via Google servers). By using it, you consent to the transfer of information to countries outside your residence.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted here with an updated effective date.
For questions or requests regarding your privacy, Contact Us
Note: This is a suggested Privacy Policy based on standard practices for Blogger-hosted news/opinion blogs using Google services. It is not legal advice. We strongly recommend consulting a qualified attorney to customize it for your specific needs, jurisdiction, and compliance with laws like India's DPDPA.