Privacy Policy

Welcome to Eelam247

At Eelam247, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website (eelam247.com), use our apps, or interact with our services. It also outlines your rights to control your information. “We” and “our” refer to Eelam247 and its operating entities.

What Information Do We Collect?

We collect data to improve your experience and deliver our services. Here’s what we gather:

  • When You Sign Up: If you create an account (e.g., to comment, enter competitions, or subscribe to newsletters), we collect your full name, email address, year of birth, and postcode.
  • For Subscriptions: If you purchase a paid subscription, we also collect your billing address and payment details.
  • When You Contact Us: If you reach out to our support team, we need your name, contact info, and details of your query.
  • Through Technology: We use cookies, device IDs, IP addresses, and location data to understand how you use our site. This includes your device type, location, and browsing habits. Learn more in our Cookie Notice.
  • From Partners: We may receive additional details from trusted third parties like Google Ads, Google Analytics, or social media platforms (e.g., when you “like” us or sign in via social media). This could include public data (e.g., electoral rolls) or info you’ve agreed to share.

How Do We Use Your Information?

We use your data to:

  • Verify your identity (e.g., when you log in).
  • Personalize your experience with tailored content and ads.
  • Improve our website’s design and performance.
  • Send you newsletters, updates, or offers (if you’ve opted in).
  • Manage your account or subscription (e.g., password resets).
  • Respond to your comments, questions, or complaints.
  • Let you share content via social media or email.
  • Run competitions and notify winners.
  • Deliver products or services you’ve requested.
  • Send app notifications (if enabled).
  • Fix technical issues to keep our site running smoothly.

Third-Party Partners & Advertising

We work with partners to enhance our services and show relevant ads:

  • Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense to display ads on our site. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar tools to collect data (like your IP address and browsing behavior) to serve personalized ads. Learn more about Google’s practices and manage your preferences at https://policies.google.com/privacy and https://adssettings.google.com/.
  • Other Partners: We may share hashed data (e.g., your email or IP address) with companies like Adapex INC for advertising purposes. These partners use cookies to tailor ads to your interests.
  • Cookies: We use cookies to improve your experience and show relevant ads. You can manage them via your browser settings or our partners’ tools. See our Cookie Notice for details.

Our Legal Basis

  • Your Consent: We only use your data for ads, personalization, or marketing if you’ve agreed to it.
  • Our Legitimate Interests: We process data to run our site, answer your queries, and improve our services, ensuring it’s fair and balanced with your rights.

How Long Do We Keep Your Data?

We keep your information only as long as needed:

  • Inactive accounts may be deleted after 12 months (we’ll try to contact you first).
  • Newsletter data is removed after 6 months of no engagement.
  • Subscription data is kept for 12 months after expiry for support purposes.
  • Support queries are retained for 3 years.
  • Cookie data expires after 13 months.
  • We may hold data longer if required by law.

Who Do We Share Your Data With?

  • Our Team: Data may be shared within Eelam247’s operating entities.
  • Advertisers: We share aggregated, anonymous data with advertisers (e.g., “200 users clicked an ad”) to help them reach the right audience.
  • Service Providers: Trusted partners process data for us (e.g., sending emails), with strict security rules.
  • Legal Needs: We may share data to comply with laws or court orders.
  • Business Changes: Data could be transferred if Eelam247 is sold or restructured.

Does Your Data Go Overseas?

Since we’re online, your data may be processed globally (e.g., in the UK, EU, or US). We use safeguards like the EU-US Privacy Shield to protect it.

Your Rights

We respect your control over your data. You can:

  • Access: See what data we hold about you.
  • Correct: Fix any mistakes in your info.
  • Delete: Ask us to erase your data.
  • Restrict: Limit how we use your data.
  • Transfer: Move your data to another service.
  • Object: Challenge our use of your data.
  • Withdraw Consent: Stop us from using your data anytime.

To exercise these rights, email us at info@eelam247.com. Note: Some rights have legal limits.

Contact Us

Questions or concerns? Reach out:

You can also contact Australia’s data protection authority:

  • Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC):

Why This Version is “Best” for Google AdSense & Human Rights

  1. Google AdSense Compliance:
    • Explicitly mentions Google AdSense and links to Google’s policies.
    • Clarifies cookie use for ads and offers management options.
    • Covers third-party data sharing and user consent.
  2. Human Rights Focus:
    • Written in simple, clear language to ensure transparency (right to information).
    • Emphasizes user control with detailed rights (right to privacy and autonomy).
    • Balances our needs with your rights under “Legitimate Interests” (fairness).
  3. User-Friendly:
    • Short sections with bold headings make it easy to read.
    • Avoids legal jargon where possible.