Summary: eLyrics.in is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how it is used, and your rights as a user. We comply with applicable Indian privacy laws and international best practices, including requirements set by Google for AdSense publishers.
1. Who We Are
eLyrics.in ("we", "us", "our") is a song lyrics information website operated from India. Our website address is https://elyrics.in. For any privacy-related concerns, you may contact us at privacy@elyrics.in.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
When you use our contact form, we collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- The subject and content of your message
This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry and is never sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit eLyrics.in, certain information is collected automatically by our servers and third-party services:
- IP Address: Your internet protocol address
- Browser type and version
- Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring URL (the page that linked you to our site)
- Geographic location (country/region level only)
3. Cookies
eLyrics.in uses cookies to improve your experience. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device by your web browser. Here is how we use cookies:
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function. They include your cookie consent preference stored locally. Without these, certain features may not work correctly.
3.2 Analytics Cookies
We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our website. These cookies collect anonymised, aggregated data about page visits, traffic sources, and user interactions. They do not identify you personally.
3.3 Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)
Our website displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites. This is known as interest-based advertising. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet.
You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out through the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
For more information about how Google uses data, please visit: How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.
3.4 Managing Cookies
You can control and/or delete cookies through your browser settings. For instructions, visit aboutcookies.org. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our website and services
- To respond to contact form enquiries
- To analyse website traffic and user behaviour in aggregate
- To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
- To comply with applicable legal obligations
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data:
- Google AdSense â Advertising platform. Privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
- Google Analytics (if enabled) â Website analytics. You may opt out via the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on
- Google Fonts â Font delivery service operated by Google
Each of these services operates under their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share data in the following limited circumstances:
- With service providers who assist in operating our website (bound by confidentiality agreements)
- When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of eLyrics.in, our users, or others
7. Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained for a maximum of 12 months, after which they are securely deleted. Analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymised form.
8. Children's Privacy
eLyrics.in is a general-audience website. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at privacy@elyrics.in and we will delete such information promptly.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Objection: Object to certain uses of your data
- Portability: Request a portable copy of your data
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@elyrics.in.
10. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you visit.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the website after changes constitute acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact
For any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@elyrics.in
- Contact Form: elyrics.in/contact.html