Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Phasdo.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.

We are committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and applicable US State Privacy Laws (including Delaware and Oregon).

For the purposes of the Indian DPDP Act, Phasdo.com acts as the Data Fiduciary, and you (the user) are the Data Principal. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We adhere to the principle of Data Minimization, collecting only what is necessary.

2.1 Automatically Collected Data (Usage Data)

When you access the Service, our servers and third-party partners automatically collect certain data, including:

Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device version.
Activity Logs: Pages visited, time spent on pages, and clickstream data.
Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address (not precise GPS data).

2.2 Personal Data You Provide

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide when you:

Contact us via email.
Subscribe to newsletters or updates.
Post comments on articles.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, tags, and scripts to improve user experience and analyze website performance.

Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the site.
Advertising Cookies: Used by partners like Google to show relevant ads.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies; however, some parts of our website may not function properly without them.

4. Google AdSense & Advertising Disclosure

Phasdo.com uses Google AdSense to serve advertisements. Google operates as an independent Data Controller and uses cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your visit to our site and other sites on the Internet.

4.1 Compliance with 2025 Ad Policies

Global Privacy Control (GPC): We respect the GPC signal. If your browser sends this signal, we automatically limit data processing for targeted advertising.
Restricted Data Processing (RDP): For users in applicable US states (including Delaware and Oregon), we enable Restricted Data Processing mode.
IAB TCF v2.2: We utilize a Google-certified Consent Management Platform (CMP) to manage your consent preferences in compliance with global standards.

You can opt-out of personalized advertising by visiting:

5. Rights of Data Principals (India DPDP Act)

If you are a resident of India, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 grants you the following rights:

Right to Access: You may request a summary of the personal data we process about you.
Right to Correction: You may request correction of inaccurate or misleading personal data.
Right to Erasure: You may request the deletion of your personal data when it is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected.
Right to Grievance Redressal: You have the right to register a complaint regarding the processing of your data (see Section 9).
Right to Nominate: You may nominate an individual to exercise your rights in the event of death or incapacity.

6. US State Privacy Rights (Delaware, Oregon, California)

For residents of Delaware, Oregon, California, and other states with comprehensive privacy laws:

Right to Know/Access: Request details about the data we collect and the specific third parties (such as ad networks) we share it with.
Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal data.
Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the “sale” of personal data and “targeted advertising.”
Delaware Appeal: If we deny your privacy request, Delaware residents have the right to appeal our decision by contacting us at the email below.

7. Data Retention and Transfers

Retention: We retain Personal Data only as long as necessary to comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes. Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period for internal analysis.
International Transfer: Your information may be transferred to computers located outside of your state or country (including servers in the United States) where data protection laws may differ. By using this service, you consent to this transfer.

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.