Effective Date: 25 September 2025
Last updated: 25 September 2025
Welcome to vishnu.samanyus.in (“we”, “us”, “our”). Your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, your rights, and how to contact us. By using our website you agree to the terms described below.
1. Who we are
Website: vishnu.samanyus.in
Email: info.vid8016@gmail.com
We operate a technology and product review blog focusing on ASUS Vivobook 16 and related content. We also participate in affiliate programs and display advertisements (including Google AdSense).
2. Information we collect
a) Information you provide voluntarily
- Email address when you contact us or subscribe to newsletters.
- Comments or content you submit on our site.
- Any information you choose to send to us by email.
b) Automatically collected information
- Device information (browser, OS, device type).
- IP address and approximate location.
- Pages you visit, time & duration, clicks, referrer URL.
- Cookie identifiers and similar tracking data.
c) Third-party data
- We may receive aggregated or personal data from third-party service providers (e.g., analytics or advertising networks).
3. How we use your information
We use personal information to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain the website.
- Send communications (e.g., replies to email inquiry, optional newsletters).
- Display relevant ads and manage affiliate links.
- Improve and personalize user experience and site performance.
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse.
We process data on lawful bases such as your consent (e.g., cookies), legitimate interests (site analytics, improvements), and contractual necessity (fulfilling subscription services).
4. Cookies & tracking technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to deliver and measure ads, remember preferences, and analyze traffic.
- You will see a cookie consent banner on first visit (use this to accept/decline non-essential cookies).
- Essential cookies are required for the site to work.
- Non-essential cookies include analytics and advertising cookies (e.g., Google Analytics, AdSense). You can manage cookies through your browser settings and our cookie preference tool (link placeholder).
5. Advertising & Affiliate Links (Transparency)
- Our site displays third-party ads, including Google AdSense.
- We participate in affiliate programs and may earn commissions from purchases made through affiliate links.
- Affiliate links will be clearly labeled and/or disclosed on product pages and in posts where applicable.
For clarity: we do not charge you extra for purchases made via affiliate links. Our goal is transparency and honesty in reviews and product recommendations. You can find affiliate disclosures on product pages and within our Disclaimer page below. Best practice guidance on influencer/affiliate disclosure is outlined by ASCI and similar guidance exists internationally — we follow these best practices. ASCI+1
6. Google AdSense & ad policies
We display ads from Google AdSense and possibly other ad networks. We adhere to the Google AdSense program policies and ensure placement complies with those rules. Google may use cookies and other technologies to serve and personalize ads; for details see Google’s policies and privacy notices. Google Help
7. Sharing of personal data
We may share personal data with:
- Service providers who help run the website (hosting, analytics, email service).
- Advertising partners (for ad-serving and measurement).
- Law enforcement or government agencies when required by law, or to comply with legal process.
Note on Indian law: Under the Information Technology rules and related regulations, intermediaries and publishers may be required to provide information to government agencies when lawfully requested; we will comply with applicable requests. MeitY
8. Data security & retention
We take reasonable steps to protect your data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described, or as required by law.
9. International transfers & visitors
Our site is operated from India. Personal data may be processed on servers located in India or third countries. If you are a visitor from outside India, please be aware of potential cross-border transfers.
If you are an EU/UK resident, you may have additional rights (see below). We will treat requests in accordance with applicable law, including DPDP (India), GDPR (EU) or other relevant laws where applicable. EY+1
10. Your rights and choices
Depending on your location and relevant law, you may have rights such as:
- Access / correction / deletion of personal data.
- Objection to processing or restriction of processing.
- Portability of data.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
For requests: email info.vid8016@gmail.com with subject line “Data request — vishnu.samanyus.in”. We aim to respond within a reasonable time and may require identity verification.
11. Children
Our site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
12. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised Effective Date.