Privacy Policy

🔒 Privacy Policy – SteelBuildings.in

At SteelBuildings.in, your privacy is not just a legal obligation—it’s a core part of our responsibility as a news platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our website.

We are committed to transparency and in full compliance with:

  • Google AdSense requirements
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (for EU users)
  • India’s Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) (if applicable)

Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with any part, you should stop using this website immediately.

1. 📌 Who We Are

SteelBuildings.in is owned and operated by SteelBuildings News Media Pvt. Ltd., a digital media company based in India. Our website provides industry-specific news, market analysis, and editorial content focused on the steel and infrastructure sectors.

Contact Information:
📍 [Insert Registered Office Address]
📧 Email: contact.sbnews@gmail.com

2. 📥 Information We Collect

We collect two types of data:

A. Personal Information (PII)

When voluntarily submitted, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (if provided)
  • Company name or professional designation
  • Social media handles
  • Content submissions (e.g., article contributions or comments)

We collect this information when you:

  • Subscribe to newsletters
  • Fill out contact or feedback forms
  • Submit an article or job application
  • Enter contests or surveys

B. Non-Personal Information

Automatically collected through your browser, devices, and cookies:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referral URL
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on site
  • Device type and language preferences
  • Click behavior and scroll data

3. 🍪 Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Measure website traffic (Google Analytics, etc.)
  • Store user preferences
  • Deliver personalized content
  • Serve Google AdSense advertisements
  • Track affiliate link performance
  • Improve page load performance

Cookie Types Used:

  • Essential cookies – Required for site functionality
  • Performance cookies – Measure traffic and behavior
  • Advertising cookies – Used by Google AdSense to show relevant ads
  • Social media cookies – Enable sharing content on social platforms

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

4. 📊 How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for:

  • Sending newsletters and editorial updates
  • Responding to inquiries and user feedback
  • Enabling user submissions or guest content
  • Displaying Google AdSense ads (as per Google policies)
  • Analyzing user behavior to improve our content
  • Ensuring legal compliance and security
  • Preventing spam, abuse, and fraud

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

5. 📢 Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense to monetize our content. As part of that, we adhere to the Google Publisher Policies and the EU User Consent Policy where applicable.

Google may use cookies to:

  • Serve personalized ads based on your browsing behavior
  • Measure ad performance and engagement
  • Limit how often you see an ad

Users in the EU/UK will see a cookie consent banner upon first visit, as required by GDPR and AdSense policy.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

6. 🔐 Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information. However, we may share data under the following circumstances:

  • With service providers: Email marketing tools, web hosts, analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • For legal reasons: If required by law, court order, or law enforcement
  • With advertisers: Only aggregated, non-identifiable data is shared to track ad performance
  • In business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale

All third-party partners are required to comply with confidentiality and data protection requirements.

7. 🇪🇺 GDPR Compliance (For EU Users)

If you are located in the European Union, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to request correction or deletion
  • Right to restrict or object to processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, email us at: contact.sbnews@gmail.com

8. 🇮🇳 Indian User Rights (IT Rules, 2021)

Indian users have the right to:

  • Know what data is collected
  • Request updates or removal of their personal data
  • Know how long data is retained
  • Complain to a designated grievance officer

Grievance Officer (India):
Name: [Insert Name]
Email: [Insert grievance email]
Phone: [Insert phone number]
Response Time: Within 15 business days

9. 🧯 Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. These include:

  • SSL encryption (HTTPS)
  • Firewalls and DDoS protection
  • Password-protected databases
  • Limited access to personal data

However, no system is 100% secure. You use our services at your own risk.

10. 📅 Data Retention Policy

We retain user information:

  • As long as needed to provide services (e.g., newsletters, analytics)
  • Until you withdraw consent or delete your data
  • For legal or business continuity obligations

Newsletter subscribers may unsubscribe at any time using the link in the email footer.

11. 📤 International Data Transfers

If you are located outside India, your data may be transferred and processed in India where our servers are located. We take steps to ensure all international transfers comply with applicable privacy laws.

12. 🧾 Children’s Privacy

SteelBuildings.in does not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 13 (or 16, where applicable under GDPR).

If you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

13. 🔁 Your Choices and Controls

You have control over your data. You may:

  • Opt out of marketing emails
  • Disable cookies in your browser
  • Request data deletion or correction
  • Limit data sharing in ad settings

You can also contact us directly for data-related requests.

14. 🔗 Third-Party Links

Our content may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, or affiliates. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

Please review their privacy policies before engaging.

15. 🔄 Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

  • Technology
  • Legal requirements
  • Our business model
  • Google AdSense or analytics tools

We will post updates on this page with a new “Effective Date.”

Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you agree to the revised terms.

16. 📧 Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you’d like to exercise your data rights, you may contact us at:

SteelBuildings News Media Pvt. Ltd.
📧 Email: contact.sbnews@gmail.com
📍 Address: [Insert Registered Office Address]
🕘 Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM IST

✅ Final Statement

SteelBuildings.in values your privacy. We’re committed to building a transparent and safe online environment for all our readers, contributors, and partners.

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting us.