Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

Data Fiduciary: CoreSignal
Website: https://coresignal.in
Contact Email: ask@coresignal.in
Grievance / Privacy Officer: ask@coresignal.in

CoreSignal is the entity responsible for determining the purpose and means of processing personal data collected through this website.

2. Information we collect

We collect only the information reasonably necessary to operate the website and provide our services. Depending on how you interact with CoreSignal, this may include:

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data (such as financial, health, or biometric information) unless it is strictly necessary for a specific, clearly disclosed purpose, and only with your explicit consent as required under the DPDP Act.

3. Comments

When you submit a comment, we collect the content of the comment along with your IP address and browser user-agent string, to help us detect spam and protect the website from abuse.

If you use a Gravatar-linked email address, an anonymized hash of your email may be shared with the Gravatar service (operated by Automattic) to check whether a public profile image exists for you. Once your comment is approved, your Gravatar image may be displayed publicly alongside it. Automattic’s privacy practices for Gravatar are governed by its own privacy policy.

4. Media uploads

If you upload images to CoreSignal, we recommend removing embedded location data (EXIF GPS metadata) beforehand. Images published on the site may be visible to, and downloaded by, other visitors.

5. Cookies and tracking technologies

CoreSignal uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep the website functioning correctly
• Remember your preferences
• Enable comments and interactive features
• Analyze traffic and site performance
• Support security functions
• Support advertising, where applicable

Cookies may be set by CoreSignal directly or by third-party service providers. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; note that disabling cookies may limit certain website features.

6. Analytics

We use analytics tools, including Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use coresignal.in. This may include data such as pages viewed, approximate time on page, device and browser type, approximate location, and referral source. This information helps us improve our content, site performance, and user experience. It is used in aggregate and is not intended to directly identify individual readers.

7. Advertising

CoreSignal may display advertisements through third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense. These providers may use cookies or similar technologies to serve and measure advertisements. Depending on your consent choices and applicable law, ads shown to you may be personalized or non-personalized. Google’s use of advertising data is governed by its own privacy policies.

8. Third-party and embedded content

Articles on CoreSignal may include embedded content — such as videos, images, maps, social media posts, or links to government and external websites. Interacting with this content may allow the third party to collect data about you or set its own cookies. CoreSignal does not control, and is not responsible for, the privacy practices of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Contact forms, email, and newsletter

When you contact us or subscribe to updates, we may collect your name, email address, subject, and message content. We use this information solely to:

• Respond to your enquiry, feedback, correction request, or story tip
• Send newsletter or update communications you have opted into

We do not sell or rent your contact information. You may unsubscribe from any newsletter at any time using the link provided in the email, or by writing to ask@coresignal.in.

10. How we use your information

We use collected information to:

• Operate, maintain, and secure the website
• Respond to enquiries and feedback
• Moderate comments and prevent spam or abuse
• Analyze and improve site performance and content
• Deliver requested communications
• Display and measure advertising
• Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations

We do not use personal data for purposes unrelated to why it was collected, except as permitted or required by law.

11. Legal basis for processing

Where the DPDP Act or other applicable law requires a lawful basis for processing, we rely on:

• Your consent — for example, when you submit a comment, contact form, or newsletter subscription
• Legitimate use — for example, to maintain website security, respond to your requests, or comply with legal obligations, where such processing is a certain legitimate use recognized under the DPDP Act

Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

12. Disclosure of information

CoreSignal does not sell or rent personal information. We may share limited information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the website, including:

• Web hosting providers
• Analytics providers
• Spam and security services
• Email/newsletter platforms
• Advertising networks

These providers process data under their own privacy policies and, where required, under contractual data-processing obligations consistent with the DPDP Act. We may also disclose information where required by law, legal process, or a lawful request from a competent government or regulatory authority.

13. Cross-border data transfers

CoreSignal and its service providers may process data on servers located outside India, where necessary for hosting, analytics, security, email, or advertising services. Such transfers are subject to the privacy and security practices of the relevant service provider and applicable law.

14. Data retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, including to operate the website, maintain security, resolve disputes, and meet legal or regulatory obligations. Comment data and correspondence records are retained only as long as needed for moderation, administration, or record-keeping purposes.

15. Data security

We apply reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

16. Your rights as a data principal

Subject to applicable law, including the DPDP Act, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct or update inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erase data that is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected
• Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Nominate another individual to exercise your rights in the event of death or incapacity, as provided under the DPDP Act
• Register a grievance regarding how we handle your data

To exercise any of these rights, write to ask@coresignal.in. We will acknowledge and respond to your request within a reasonable time, consistent with applicable legal timelines. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may escalate your grievance to the Data Protection Board of India.

17. Children’s privacy

CoreSignal does not knowingly collect personal data from children (individuals under 18 years of age) without verifiable parental or guardian consent, as required under the DPDP Act. We do not knowingly use children’s data for behavioural monitoring or targeted advertising. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate consent, please contact us at ask@coresignal.in so we can take appropriate action, including deletion of the data.

18. External links

CoreSignal may link to government websites, news sources, research organizations, and other external sites for reference. These links do not imply endorsement, and CoreSignal is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external websites.

19. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or services. Material changes will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date, and, where required, we will take reasonable steps to notify readers. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

20. Grievance redressal

In accordance with the DPDP Act and applicable Indian law, CoreSignal has designated a Grievance Officer to address privacy-related concerns.

Grievance Officer: CoreSignal
Email: ask@coresignal.in

We aim to acknowledge grievances promptly and resolve them within a reasonable period, consistent with statutory requirements.

21. Contact us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or how CoreSignal handles your information, please contact:

CoreSignal
Email: ask@coresignal.in
Website: https://coresignal.in