Privacy Policy for vijayfan.in

Last Updated: 13 Oct 2025

This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which vijayfan.in (the “Website,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the vijayfan.in website. This policy is structured to be compliant with applicable Indian laws, including the principles of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA), 2023.

1. Scope and Application

This policy applies to the Website and all products and services offered by vijayfan.in. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our Users, and we will only process personal data in a manner that is lawful, fair, and transparent.

2. Personal Data We Collect

As a fan site, we collect minimal personal data. We act as a ‘Data Fiduciary’ under the DPDPA, meaning we determine the purpose and means of processing personal data.

Data You Voluntarily Provide (Explicit Consent):

We only collect Personal Data that you explicitly and voluntarily provide to us:

Email Address: This is collected only when you choose to use our contact form or similar communication channels to get in touch with the Website owner or administrator. The purpose of collecting your email address is solely to communicate with you and respond to your specific query, request, or feedback.
Data in Comments (if enabled): If the comments feature is enabled on the Website for fan engagement, any personal data you voluntarily include in your comment (e.g., name, email address if required by the system) will be collected.

Automatically Collected Technical Data (Legitimate Uses):

We automatically collect certain technical information when you visit the Website for the legitimate uses of analytics, security, and site functionality. This information is considered Personal Data if it can directly or indirectly identify you.

IP Address Logging for Traffic Evaluation: Our hosting and web analytics systems automatically log the Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, operating system, date/time stamp, and referring/exit pages.
- Purpose of Collection: This data is collected strictly for traffic evaluation, understanding user geographic distribution, administering the site, detecting and preventing security threats, and preventing fraud. We make no attempt to link these IP addresses to the identity of individuals unless a security incident or a legal request (from a competent legal authority) requires such investigation.
Cookies: We use cookies to enhance the User experience. Please see Section 3 (Use of Cookies) for more details.

3. Use of Cookies

A cookie is a small text file placed on your device. We use cookies to help us improve your experience and for site operation.

What are Cookies Used For: Cookies are used to:
- Remember your preferences (e.g., language settings).
- Store your login information for convenience (if a login feature is introduced).
- Track anonymous site usage data for analytical and traffic evaluation purposes.
- Improve the performance and functionality of the Website.
Consent: By continuing to use vijayfan.in, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can choose to set your browser to remove or reject browser cookies. Be aware that doing so may affect the functionality of the Website and your experience.

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use the collected data for the following specific purposes:

Category of Data	Purpose of Processing	Legal Basis (DPDPA Principles)
Email Address	To respond to your direct queries, requests, or feedback submitted via contact forms.	Consent: The User freely gives specific, informed consent by submitting the form.
Data in Comments	To facilitate fan engagement and foster community interaction on the site.	Consent: The User freely submits the comment and related data.
IP Address & Log Data	Traffic evaluation, security monitoring, administering the site, detecting and preventing fraud.	Legitimate Uses: Processing is necessary for the effective functioning and security of the Website.

We will cease to retain any personal data as soon as it is reasonable to assume that the purpose for which it was collected is no longer being served, or upon a valid request for erasure from the User (Data Principal), unless retention is necessary under any other Indian laws.

5. Sharing Your Personal Data (Data Processors)

We do not sell, trade, or rent Users’ personal identification information to others for commercial marketing purposes.

We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers (Data Processors) who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our Users, provided those parties agree to keep this information confidential and comply with data security standards, as required under the DPDPA. Examples include:

Web Hosting Providers (where the data is stored).
Web Analytics Services (for traffic evaluation).
Third-party Anti-spam/Security services (for filtering malicious comments and traffic).

We may also disclose personal data when required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our Website or others, such as in response to a court order or regulatory requirement by an Indian legal authority.

6. Your Rights as a Data Principal (Under DPDPA)

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA), you, as the ‘Data Principal’, have rights concerning your personal data which we, as the ‘Data Fiduciary’, must honor:

Right to Access: You have the right to request information about your personal data being processed by us.
Right to Correction and Erasure: You can request the correction of inaccurate data or the erasure of your personal data when its retention is no longer necessary for the specified purpose.
Right to Grievance Redressal: You have the right to a convenient and effective mechanism to address your grievances related to the processing of your data. (See Section 9: Grievance Contact).
Right to Withdraw Consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time, in a manner as easy as the process of giving consent. Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

7. Security Measures

We adopt reasonable technical and organizational security safeguards to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal data. This includes maintaining access controls, regular monitoring of access logs, and implementing other data security measures.

8. Images and Content Disclaimer (Copyright Notice)

vijayfan.in is a fan-operated website dedicated to the work of the artist.

Disclaimer Regarding Third-Party Images/Content:

Ownership: The images, photographs, videos, and other media appearing on this Website are sourced from what is believed to be the public domain or are utilized under the doctrine of ‘fair use’ for the purposes of commentary, criticism, news reporting, and fan appreciation.
No Claim of Ownership: vijayfan.in does not claim ownership or copyright over any such third-party images, media, or content. The respective copyrights, trademarks, and ownership rights remain with the original creators and rightsholders.
Removal of Content: Should any copyright owner object to the use of their material on this fan site, we commit to immediately removing the content upon receiving a valid and documented copyright infringement notification.

9. Grievance Contact / Data Protection Officer

For any questions about this Privacy Policy, your rights under the DPDPA, or to exercise your rights to correction or erasure, please contact the Website Administrator (Grievance Contact) at:

Grievance Contact Email: support@vijayfan.in

We will respond to all requests to exercise your rights or address your grievances within a reasonable timeframe, as required by law.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

vijayfan.in has the discretion to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our data practices or legal requirements. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this Privacy Policy periodically and become aware of modifications.