This Privacy Policy explains how bmtctimings.in (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, discloses and protects your information when you visit our website. We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the Information Technology Act, 2000 (India).
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Contact form submissions: Your name, email address and message when you contact us.
- Newsletter subscriptions: Your email address if you opt-in to receive our newsletter.
- Comments: Your name, email and comment text if you leave a comment on a post.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Log data: IP address, browser type, browser version, the pages you visit, time and date of visit, time spent on pages and other statistics.
- Cookies and similar technologies: Session cookies, preference cookies, analytics cookies and advertising cookies. See Section 4 below for details.
- Device information: Device type, operating system, screen resolution and unique device identifiers.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain and improve our website and content
- To respond to your enquiries, comments and feedback
- To send you newsletters and updates (only if you have opted in)
- To display personalised and non-personalised advertisements via Google AdSense
- To analyse website traffic and user behaviour using Google Analytics
- To detect, prevent and address technical issues, fraud or security violations
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Under the GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data:
- Consent: You have given us consent (e.g. by accepting cookies or subscribing to our newsletter).
- Legitimate interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g. website security, fraud prevention).
- Legal obligation: We must process your data to comply with a legal obligation.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
bmtctimings.in uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and to serve relevant advertisements. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
4.1 Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential cookies | Required for the website to function (e.g. session management, security) | Session |
| Preference cookies | Remember your preferences (e.g. language, region) | 1 year |
| Analytics cookies | Help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics) | 2 years |
| Advertising cookies | Used by Google AdSense to serve personalised ads based on your interests | 1-2 years |
4.2 Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Most browsers allow you to:
- View all cookies stored on your device
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies (including essential ones — not recommended)
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
5. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet. Users may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this website and other websites on the internet. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet.
You may opt out of third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalised advertising by visiting:
- aboutads.info/choices (Digital Advertising Alliance)
- youronlinechoices.eu (European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance)
- Google Ads Settings
For more information about how Google uses data when you use our website, please visit “How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services”.
6. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the site, what pages they visit and what other sites they used prior to coming to our website. We use this information to improve our content and user experience.
Google Analytics collects and stores information using cookies. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
7. Third-Party Services We Use
We may use the following third-party services that may collect information as described in their respective privacy policies:
- Google AdSense — for displaying advertisements (Privacy Policy)
- Google Analytics — for website analytics (Privacy Policy)
- Google Maps — for embedded maps on route pages (Privacy Policy)
- WordPress — for content management (self-hosted)
- Cloudflare — for CDN and security (optional)
- Email service provider — for sending newsletters and contact form notifications
8. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With service providers who help us operate our website (e.g. hosting, analytics, email providers) — under contractual obligations to protect your data
- In response to a legal request (subpoena, court order or other legal process)
- To protect our rights, property or safety, or the rights, property or safety of others
- In connection with a merger, acquisition or sale of all or part of our business
- With your consent
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical, administrative and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure or access. However, no internet transmission is ever 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
10. Your Rights
10.1 GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights:
- Right of access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restrict processing: Request that we limit processing of your data
- Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, email privacy@bmtctimings.in.
10.2 CCPA Rights (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect about you
- Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell your data)
- Non-discrimination: Equal service and price even if you exercise these rights
To exercise these rights, email privacy@bmtctimings.in with “CCPA Request” in the subject line.
11. Children’s Privacy
bmtctimings.in is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately at privacy@bmtctimings.in and we will delete it.
12. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States (where Google’s servers are located). We take reasonable steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.
13. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting or reporting requirements. Specific retention periods:
- Contact form submissions: 2 years
- Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
- Comments: Until you request deletion or the comment is removed
- Log data: 90 days
- Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
14. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature. Our website currently does not respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices through the cookie management options described in Section 4.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@bmtctimings.in
- Postal: bmtctimings.in, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001, India
- Visit our Contact Us page