PRIVACY POLICY
SaaSpick.blog
Operated by Sonu Ahluwalia, New Delhi, India
Effective Date: 22 May 2026
Last Updated: 22 May 2026
1. INTRODUCTION
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This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) sets out the manner in which SaaSpick.blog (“SaaSpick”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), an editorial website operated by Sonu Ahluwalia, collects, uses, stores, discloses, and safeguards personal data of users accessing or using the website saaspick.blog and its associated subdomains (collectively, the “Site”).
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For the purposes of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDP Act”), Sonu Ahluwalia shall act as the Data Fiduciary in respect of personal data processed through the Site.
Where applicable under the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), we act as the Data Controller, and under the California Consumer Privacy Act and California Privacy Rights Act (“CCPA/CPRA”), we act as the Business.
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By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy.
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For any queries relating to this Policy, you may contact us at:
sonuahluwalia@hotmail.com
2. SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY
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This Policy applies to all personal data processed in connection with your use of the Site, including interactions through associated subdomains and services.
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This Policy does not apply to third-party websites, platforms, or affiliate links accessible through the Site. Such third-party platforms operate independently and are governed by their respective privacy policies and practices.
3. CATEGORIES OF PERSONAL DATA COLLECTED
3.1 Information Provided Directly by You
3.1.1
We may collect the following information voluntarily provided by you:
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Email address, including when subscribing to newsletters, submitting enquiries, or posting comments;
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Name or display name, where voluntarily provided;
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Contents of messages, comments, or communications submitted through the Site.
3.2 Information Collected Automatically
3.2.1
When you access or interact with the Site, certain technical and usage-related information may be collected automatically, including:
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IP address (truncated or anonymised where required by applicable law);
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Browser type, browser version, and language settings;
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Device type and operating system;
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Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs;
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Date and time of access;
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Server and diagnostic log information.
3.3 Information Received from Third Parties
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We may also receive limited information from third-party service providers, including:
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Affiliate conversion notifications from affiliate networks and merchants, limited to referral or conversion status and excluding direct personal identification;
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Aggregated and anonymised analytical data from Google Analytics 4 or similar analytics providers.
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We do not knowingly collect:
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Sensitive Personal Data under the DPDP Act;
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Special Category Data under the GDPR; or
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Sensitive Personal Information under the CPRA.
4. PURPOSE AND LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING
| Purpose | GDPR Legal Basis | DPDP Act Basis |
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| Operation, maintenance, and administration of the Site | Legitimate Interest | Specified Purpose |
| Delivery of newsletters and subscription communications | Consent | Consent |
| Website analytics and performance measurement | Consent | Consent |
| Affiliate referral and conversion tracking | Consent | Consent |
| Responding to enquiries and user communications | Legitimate Interest | Specified Purpose |
| Fraud prevention, abuse monitoring, and security management | Legitimate Interest | Legitimate Use |
| Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations | Legal Obligation | Compliance with Law |
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We do not sell personal information for monetary consideration. To the extent that affiliate tracking activities may be construed as “sharing” under the CPRA, California residents may exercise their right to opt out by emailing sonuahluwalia@hotmail.com or by using the “Cookie Preferences” control available in the Site footer.
5. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
5.1 Use of Cookies
The Site uses cookies and similar technologies, including web beacons, local storage objects, and tracking pixels (collectively referred to as “Cookies”), to enhance user experience and analyse Site usage.
5.2 Categories of Cookies Used
The Site may use the following categories of Cookies:
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Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for core functionality, security, and consent management;
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Analytics Cookies: Used for traffic analysis and performance monitoring, including Google Analytics 4;
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Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track referrals and conversions arising from affiliate links and redirect mechanisms;
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Preference Cookies: Used to remember user settings and preferences.
5.3 Cookie Inventory
A current inventory of Cookies in use, including details relating to providers, duration, and purpose, is maintained through our consent management platform and may be accessed through the “Cookie Preferences” link available in the Site footer.
5.4 Managing Cookies
5.4.1
Users may manage or withdraw consent relating to non-essential Cookies at any time by:
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Accessing the “Cookie Preferences” section on the Site; or
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Adjusting browser settings to refuse or delete Cookies.
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Where consent is legally required, non-essential Cookies shall not be activated unless and until such consent is obtained.
6. DISCLOSURE AND SHARING OF PERSONAL DATA
6.1
We may disclose personal data to the following categories of third parties for legitimate business and operational purposes:
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Hosting and infrastructure providers;
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Content delivery and security service providers;
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Analytics providers, including Google LLC;
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Email and newsletter service providers;
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Affiliate networks and affiliated merchants;
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Comment management systems and communication tools;
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Regulatory authorities, courts, law enforcement agencies, or governmental bodies where required by law.
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All third-party recipients process data in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable legal obligations.
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We do not disclose personal data to unauthorised third parties.
7. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER OF DATA
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Certain service providers and processors engaged by us may be located outside India, including in jurisdictions such as the United States and the European Union.
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Where personal data is transferred internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards in accordance with applicable laws, including:
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Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission;
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Transfers to jurisdictions recognised as providing adequate protection;
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Compliance with restrictions and safeguards under the DPDP Act and applicable California laws.
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Further information regarding such safeguards may be requested by contacting us at sonuahluwalia@hotmail.com.
8. DATA RETENTION
| Data Category | Retention Period |
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| Newsletter subscription data | Until unsubscribe request, plus 12 months for suppression purposes |
| User comments | Until deletion request or removal |
| Contact form submissions | 24 months from last correspondence |
| Server and access logs | 30–90 days |
| Analytics data | Up to 14 months |
| Affiliate conversion records | Generally 12–24 months, subject to affiliate program requirements |
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Upon expiry of the applicable retention period, data shall be securely deleted or anonymised.
9. RIGHTS OF USERS
Depending upon your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights in relation to your personal data:
9.1 Rights under the DPDP Act (India)
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Right to access information relating to personal data;
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Right to correction and erasure;
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Right to grievance redressal;
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Right to nominate another individual to exercise rights in the event of death or incapacity;
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Right to withdraw consent.
9.2 Rights under the GDPR (EEA/UK)
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Right of access;
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Right to rectification;
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Right to erasure;
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Right to restriction of processing;
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Right to data portability;
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Right to object to processing;
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Right to withdraw consent;
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Right to lodge complaints before a competent supervisory authority.
9.3 Rights under the CCPA/CPRA (California)
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Right to know what personal information is collected and used;
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Right to deletion;
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Right to correction;
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Right to opt out of sale or sharing of personal information;
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Right to limit use of sensitive personal information;
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Right against discrimination for exercising statutory rights.
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California residents may exercise the right to opt out of sharing by emailing sonuahluwalia@hotmail.com with the subject line “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information”, or by adjusting their preferences through the “Cookie Preferences” link available in the Site footer.
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Requests for exercising any rights under applicable laws may be sent to:
sonuahluwalia@hotmail.com
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We may require identity verification prior to processing such requests and shall endeavour to respond within 30 days or within such period as prescribed by applicable law.
10. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
10.1
The Site is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18 years. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
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If you believe that a minor has provided personal data through the Site, please contact us immediately at sonuahluwalia@hotmail.com, and appropriate steps shall be taken to delete such information.
11. SECURITY MEASURES
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We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and organisational safeguards to protect personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Such safeguards include encrypted communications (HTTPS), access controls, and vendor due diligence procedures.
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However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure, and accordingly, absolute security cannot be assured.
12. AMENDMENTS TO THIS POLICY
12.1
We reserve the right to amend or update this Policy at any time. Any modifications shall be reflected through the “Last Updated” date stated above.
12.2
Material changes may be communicated through notices on the Site. Continued use of the Site following such updates shall constitute acceptance of the revised Policy.
13. GRIEVANCE OFFICER
In accordance with the provisions of the DPDP Act, 2023, the designated Grievance Officer is:
Name: Sonu Ahluwalia
Email: sonuahluwalia@hotmail.com
Response Timeline: Within 30 days from receipt of grievance, or within such shorter period as may be prescribed under the rules issued pursuant to the DPDP Act, 2023.
14. CONTACT INFORMATION
For any questions, concerns, requests, or complaints relating to this Policy or the processing of personal data, you may contact:
Email: sonuahluwalia@hotmail.com