PRIVACY POLICY

Welcome to deepanboopathy.com, the official website of Deepan Boopathy (“we”, “my”, “us”, “our”). We know that you care about how information about you is being used and shared, and we appreciate your trust in us that we will do so sensibly and carefully. This comprehensive privacy policy (the “Policy”) provides you with details on how we collect, use, protect, and manage your Personally Identifiable Information (PII). PII refers to any data that can be used individually or alongside other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person as stipulated in Indian privacy laws and global information security regulations. By using our official website you agree to our use of your personal information in accordance to the privacy policy, as may be amended from time to time by us at our discretion.  You also consent and agree to us collecting, processing, storing, transferring and sharing of your personal information to any third party (if so required legally/otherwise).

Please take your time to read this Policy and understand our practices regarding your data.

1. Information We Collect

Our website collects information through a variety of interactive functions. When you register on our site, subscribe to our newsletter, complete a survey, or fill out a form, we collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, or other details. We specifically use contact us forms and story pitch submission forms to gather detailed insights from you for better service delivery. Our goal is to utilize this information to enhance your experience on our platform, creating an engaging, user-friendly environment where your needs are anticipated and addressed promptly.

2. Use of Personal Information

Gathering your personal information primarily aims to provide a personalized user experience. We use the collected data to improve our website continually, ensuring we maintain high standards of user-friendliness and interactivity. Additionally, your personal information helps us to enhance our customer service, allowing us to respond promptly and accurately to your queries and concerns. Moreover, the information comes in handy when administering various site features such as contests, promotions, and surveys. If you order from us or engage in our services, we use the provided information to process your transactions swiftly and efficiently. Lastly, we use your email to send periodic correspondences regarding your order or other relevant products and services.

3. Protection of Visitor Information:

We design our systems keeping in mind your security and privacy. Thus, at deepanboopathy.com, we value your trust in providing us with your Personal Information. Therefore, we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect it. We have implemented various measures to ensure the safety of your personal information. Our website is scanned regularly for security breaches and known vulnerabilities to make your visit as safe as possible. We use regular Malware Scanning, and your personal information is stored in secured networks, only accessible by a limited number of individuals with special access rights to these systems, and you must keep the information confidential. When you place orders or access your personal information, we offer the use of a secure server. All sensitive/credit information you supply is encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology. The level of data protection technically, managerial, operational and other security measures shall be such as to be in compliance with applicable Indian laws including but not limited to Information Technology Act, 2000.

4. Fair Dealing:

We are committed to respecting others’ intellectual property rights and ask our users to do the same. Our Policy is to comply with all intellectual property laws and to act expeditiously upon receiving any notice of claimed infringement. If you believe your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide us with the necessary information. All images and content are used under the doctrine of fair dealing, which allows limited use of copyrighted material without requiring permission from the rights holders. We credit every image to its source or owner to acknowledge their rights. However, if you own the copyright to any material on our website and believe its use infringes your rights, please notify us at deepanboopathy@gmail.com.

5. Choice/Opt-Out:

We allow users to opt out of receiving communications from us and our partners. This can be done at the point where we ask for information about the visitor. We also allow users to remove their information from our database, ceasing to receive future communications, or no longer receive our service. Users who no longer wish to receive our newsletter or promotional materials may opt out of receiving these communications by replying to unsubscribe in the email’s subject line or by following the unsubscribe link at the bottom of each email.

6. Cookies and Web Beacons

Like other websites, we do use “cookies” to enhance your experience and gather information about visitors and visits to our website. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer’s hard drive through your Web browser (if you allow), enabling the site’s or service provider’s systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information. For instance, we use cookies to help us remember and process the items in our shopping cart. They are also used to help us understand your preferences based on previous or current site activity, which enables us to provide you with improved services. We also use cookies to help us compile aggregate data about site traffic and interaction to offer better site experiences and tools in the future. You can choose to turn off all cookies through your browser settings.

7. Sharing Information with Third Parties:

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. Non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses. We may also release your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect our or others’ rights, property, or safety.

8. Data Retention

We retain the personal information collected on our website for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Policy unless a more extended retention period is required or permitted by law. Specifically, for individuals submitting ideas or pitching stories, we retain their data for 180 days. If no deal or transaction is made during this period, the associated personal data is deleted, reflecting our commitment to data minimization and storage limitation principles.

9. Rights Under General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

If you are a European Economic Area (EEA) resident, you have particular rights under the GDPR. These include the right to access, correct, update, or request deletion of your personal information

If so required we may disclose Data /Information including sensitive personal information, if any, to governmental agencies and regulators (e.g., tax authorities), social organizations (e.g., the social security administration), human resources benefits providers (e.g., health insurers), external advisors (e.g., lawyers, accountants, and auditors), courts and other tribunals, and government authorities, to the extent required or permitted by applicable legal obligations.

10. Limitation of Liability:

Despite the security measures we have in place to protect your personal information, please note that the system is only partially secure. We cannot guarantee that your personal data transmitted to our site will be entirely secure, and any transmission is at your own risk. However, once we receive your personal data, we will use strict procedures and security features to prevent unauthorized access. In case of any dispute, the sole jurisdiction will lie with the courts in Chennai, India or the parties will mutually opt for alternate dispute resolutions. The maximum payable amount will be 100 USD, serving as a clause to limit any damages payable due to a dispute. This measure underscores our commitment to transparent and fair practices, protecting both parties’ interests in potential disagreements.

11. Filmography & Informational Blog Posts:

Our website includes a detailed filmography section outlining various movies I have been involved with, either directly or indirectly, in roles such as producer, line producer, executive producer, domestic distributor, thanks credit, and more. Along with this information, we also present individual blog posts/articles on each movie, aiming to enrich the general knowledge of our users about these films.

The information in these articles is similar to that found on resources like Wikipedia and news websites: providing general details about the movie such as its plot, cast, crew, production details, release information, and other relevant data. It is essential to clarify that these posts are purely informational.

This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. We may not represent any films, their production companies, or individuals associated with them. We do not intend to take credit for any of these projects or claim any form of association beyond what has been explicitly stated. The content is meant to serve as a knowledge base for visitors to our site who are interested in the world of cinema.

All images used within this section are credited to their respective sources. On occasions where credits may inadvertently be missed, we extend our apologies. If you believe an image or information has been incorrectly used or requires appropriate credit, please get in touch with us at deepanboopathy@gmail.com, and we will promptly address the concern.

 

12. Children’s online Privacy Protection

Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection principles, which require parental consent for the online collection of information from children below this age. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information without parental consent, we take steps to remove that information and terminate the child’s account.

13. Online Privacy Policy Only:

This privacy policy applies only to information collected through our website and not to information collected offline. Our Policy is to comply with all applicable privacy and data protection laws. This commitment reflects our desire to maintain the trust of our customers.

14. Consent:

By using our site, you consent to our website’s privacy policy. We amend our privacy policy from time to time. If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes on this page and update the privacy policy accordingly.

15. Blogs and Personal Views:

The blog section on our website covers a wide range of topics, including commentary on movies, government policies, societal issues, and other areas of public interest. The views expressed in these blog posts are strictly our own and do not represent the views, positions, strategies, or opinions of any company, organization, entity, or individual with whom we may be associated. They are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

Every blog post on this website is created out of personal interest or as part of our professional endeavour. While every effort has been made to present accurate information, there may be inadvertent errors, factual inaccuracies, or typographical errors, for which we extend our apologies in advance. These posts should not be taken as professional advice but rather as expressing our perspectives and insights based on our knowledge and experience while writing.

We encourage an open discourse and welcome constructive feedback but reserve the right to moderate comments to maintain a respectful and productive dialogue. Please note that any comment deemed disrespectful or offensive will be removed/reported.

16. Media Use:

Members of the media are welcome to use the images and content on this website in their reports and publications under the doctrine of fair dealing. Fair dealing is an exception to copyright as it permits limited use of copyrighted material without obtaining permission from the rights holders, provided the use is for commentary, news reporting, research, teaching, or scholarship (Section 52 of Copyright Act, 1957).

However, it’s crucial to note that any use of the images or content on this site should include a clear and prominent attribution to deepanboopathy.com, including a link to the original content where applicable. Use of the content without proper attribution is a violation of copyright laws and is strictly prohibited.

If you are a member of the media and have questions about using the images or content on this site, or if you would like to request further information or clarification about any of the topics discussed, please feel free to reach out to us at deepanboopathy@gmail.com. We value our relationships with media professionals and are committed to supporting your work to the best of our ability.

17. Prohibition Against Unauthorized Access and Hacking:

We have zero tolerance for unauthorized access, hacking, or any form of cyber-attack aimed at compromising the security of our website or the privacy of our users. Our website is equipped with solid security measures to safeguard our site’s integrity and protect our users’ personal information. We continuously monitor our systems for potential threats and vulnerabilities.

While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security, as no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage method is 100% secure. However, should a security breach occur that could impact you or your information, we will immediately address the issue and notify you promptly about the nature of the violation and what actions you can take.

Unauthorized access to our site, misuse of our networks or services, and attempts to deface our website are strictly prohibited. Actions such as hacking, spreading malware, phishing, or any form of network surveillance that can reveal system vulnerabilities are illegal and may result in criminal charges under applicable cybercrime laws.

If you discover a potential security vulnerability on our website, please get in touch with us at deepanboopathy@gmail.com. We appreciate your help in keeping our site secure for everyone.

By using this website, you agree to refrain from any activity that interferes with the normal functioning of the site and agree to report any suspicious activity that could compromise the security of user data or the site’s operation.

18. Contact Us

We have adopted an open-door policy for inquiries, concerns, or complaints about our privacy practices. You can contact us at deepanboopathy@gmail.com. Our dedicated team will ensure all your questions are answered, and issues are addressed promptly and professionally, underscoring our commitment to maintaining a high standard of customer service.

By navigating our website and using our services, you affirm your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. Please do not use our site or services if you disagree with these terms. Your continued use of the website following any updates to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.