Privacy Policy

At StrikingWeb, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (strikingweb.in) or engage with our services. Please read this policy carefully. By using our website, you consent to the practices described herein.

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Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways when you interact with our website and services:

Personal information you provide: Name, email address, phone number, and company name when you fill out our contact form or engage with our services
Project information: Project descriptions, budget ranges, and service preferences shared through our contact form
Communication data: Emails, messages, and correspondence related to project discussions
Technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and time spent on pages (collected automatically via analytics)
Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies to enhance your experience — see Section 4 for full details

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How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To respond to your enquiries and provide requested services
To communicate about projects, deliverables, and timelines
To send relevant updates about our services (only with your consent)
To improve our website, services, and user experience
To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

We do NOT sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

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Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Art. 6)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your personal data only when we have a lawful basis to do so. The legal bases we rely on include:

Consent: When you voluntarily submit your information through our contact forms or subscribe to our newsletter, we process your data based on your explicit consent. You may withdraw consent at any time
Contract performance: We process data as necessary to fulfil our contractual obligations, including project delivery, communications about deliverables, and invoicing
Legitimate interest: We may process data for our legitimate business interests, such as website analytics, improving our services, and maintaining security, provided these interests do not override your rights
Legal obligation: We process and retain certain data to comply with legal obligations, including tax records, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance

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Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience:

Essential cookies: Required for website functionality, including session management and security
Analytics cookies: We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use our website. This data is anonymised and helps us improve user experience
Third-party cookies: We may use third-party services (e.g., LinkedIn, Upwork) that set their own cookies when you interact with embedded content

When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will allow you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can also manage cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

We respect “Do Not Track” browser signals.

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Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

Google Analytics 4 (GA4) — website traffic analysis
Google Fonts — typography delivery
LinkedIn — social media integration
Upwork / Fiverr — freelance platform profiles

Each third-party service operates under its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their respective policies directly.

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Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

All data transmissions are encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols
Access to personal data is restricted to authorised personnel only
We regularly review and update our security practices

While we strive to protect your data, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to implementing best practices to safeguard your information.

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International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be processed in countries other than the country in which you reside. In particular:

Google Analytics 4 (GA4): Analytics data is transferred to and processed by Google in the United States and other jurisdictions where Google operates
Service providers: Some of our third-party service providers may process data in jurisdictions outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom

Where personal data is transferred outside the EEA or UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission, or reliance on adequacy decisions where applicable.

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Your Rights (GDPR & Data Protection)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or other jurisdictions with data protection laws, you have the following rights:

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CCPA/CPRA Compliance (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) provide you with additional rights regarding your personal information:

Right to Know: You have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you
Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights

We do NOT sell or share your personal information as defined under the CCPA/CPRA.

To exercise your CCPA/CPRA rights, please contact us at privacy@strikingweb.in. We will verify your identity before processing your request and respond within 45 days.

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Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy:

Contact form submissions: Retained for 2 years unless a business relationship is established
Project-related data: Retained for the duration of the project plus 5 years for legal and accounting purposes
Analytics data: Retained for 14 months (Google Analytics 4 default)

You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at privacy@strikingweb.in.

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Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us at privacy@strikingweb.in.

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

Material changes will be communicated via our website
We encourage you to review this policy periodically
The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised

See our Terms & Conditions for additional information about using our website and services.