Privacy Policy

At Journal of Supply Chain a subsidiary of Hansi Bakis Media (Company, we, our, us), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and process your personal information when you access our services. Unless stated otherwise, this privacy policy applies to our website and all mobile applications offered through our site or available for download (each, an "App" and collectively, the "Apps"), as well as any related websites or digital properties owned or managed by us (collectively, the "Platforms"). Services refer to all content, information, and related features made available to you on an "as is" basis from our Platforms.

If you have any questions about your privacy on our website or our use of your personal data, please contact us.Please note that our website may contain links to external websites not covered by this policy. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of such sites before submitting any personal information. We are not responsible for the content, functionality, or data collection practices of these external sites.

1. Information We Collect and How We Collect It
   • 1.1 We collect personal information only when necessary to provide services you request, such as when you contact us or register an account. Some information is collected automatically; other information is provided directly by you.
     • 1.1.1 Information You Provide or We Collect:
       • Accessing our Platforms via web browser or device
       • Inquiring about our services or products
       • Purchasing subscriptions
       • Registering on our Platforms
       • Contacting or communicating with us
     • 1.1.2 Types of Data Collected:
       • Identification details: name, date of birth, gender, profile image, qualifications
       • Contact details: email, phone number
       • Payment data (handled securely by our payment service providers)
       • Device identifiers (IP address, device ID, advertising IDs)
       • One-time passwords, marketing preferences, survey responses, feedback

       Sensitive personal data may be collected in connection with our services. We take extra care to safeguard such data and retain it only as necessary.

     • 1.1.3 Data Collected Through Our Platforms:

       We use cookies and similar technologies to distinguish users, enhance your experience, and collect analytics data. For more details, refer to our Cookie Policy.

       Data may include:

       • Pages viewed; links followed
       • IP address or device identifiers and general location
       • Device/software details: operating system, browser, app version, screen size, etc.
       • Passwords used on our Platforms
       • URLs visited and time stamps
       • Website visit data and user interactions
   • 1.2 Data Collected from Other Sources:

     We may obtain information from:

     • Publicly available sources
     • Social media interactions
     • Third-party partners (e.g., payment processors, advertisers)
   • 1.3 Third-Party Data Sharing:

     We may share your data with:

     • Business partners for services or promotions
     • Payment service providers for processing transactions
     • Marketing tools to send communications
     • Advertisers/content partners for personalized content or ads

     Disclosures may also occur:

     • As required by law or legal processes
     • To protect safety or prevent crime
     • As part of a sale or business transaction
2. Single Sign-On (SSO) Policy

   If you use SSO (e.g., social media login), we may collect your name, profile photo, email, and other data you allow through the third-party platform. This policy applies to SSO use within the European Union.

3. Data Retention

   We retain personal data only as long as needed to fulfil the purposes outlined or to comply with legal obligations.

4. Data Security

   We implement reasonable measures to secure your data. Always ensure you're accessing our site securely (look for "https" and a padlock symbol). Keep passwords confidential.

5. Your Rights

   You have the right to:

   • Access your data
   • Correct inaccuracies
   • Request data deletion
   • Transfer your data
   • Withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribe from newsletters)
6. International Transfers

   If we transfer your data outside India, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place and that the receiving country has adequate data protection measures.

7. Updates to This Policy

   Changes to this policy will be posted here. Check periodically for updates. This policy was last updated on 23rd May, 2025.

8. Contact Us

   If you have any questions or would like to exercise your data rights, contact our Data Protection Officer:

   • Email: info@journalofsupplychain.com
   • Address: Sahyog Plaza, 301, Delux Cross Rd, above Kotak Bank, Nizampura Char Rasta, LG Nagar, Pensionpura, Nizampura, Vadodara, Gujarat 390002