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Privacy Policy

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This Privacy Policy explains how Bestie 10 (bestie10.com) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website. We take your privacy seriously and are committed to transparency about our data practices.

1. Who We Are

Bestie 10 is an independent editorial website operated from India. Our website address is https://bestie10.com. You can contact us at admin@bestie10.com with any privacy-related questions.

2. What Data We Collect

a) Data You Provide

If you contact us by email, we receive your name, email address, and any message you send. We use this only to respond to your query and do not add you to any mailing list without explicit consent. The site has no contact form, comments or accounts.

b) Data Collected Automatically

Like most websites, the web server that hosts Bestie 10 automatically records standard technical data when you visit, including:

  • Your IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages requested, with the date and time of each request
  • Referring website (where you came from)
  • Device type and operating system, as reported by your browser

This data is recorded in the server's standard access logs by our hosting provider. We do not use Google Analytics or any other analytics service.

c) Cookies

Bestie 10 does not set any cookies.

We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or third-party retargeting cookies.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the data we collect to:

  • Understand which content is most useful to our readers, using aggregate traffic statistics
  • Identify and fix technical errors on the site
  • Keep the site secure and protect it from abuse
  • Respond to messages or queries you send us

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

4. Analytics

We do not currently use Google Analytics or any other analytics, tracking or advertising script. Earlier versions of this site used Google Analytics 4; it was removed when the site moved to static pages. If we add an analytics or advertising service in future, we will update this policy before it is enabled.

5. Third-Party Services

Our pages load files only from bestie10.com itself: no third-party frameworks, scripts, fonts, analytics or advertising are loaded when you read the site. Our articles link to external websites, which are covered in section 9.

6. Data Retention

Server access logs are kept by our hosting provider in line with its own retention settings. Emails are retained only as long as needed to resolve your query, typically no longer than 90 days.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable data protection laws (including the GDPR if you are in the European Economic Area, and the IT Act / DPDP Act if you are in India), including the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Correct inaccurate personal data
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Object to processing of your personal data
  • Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at admin@bestie10.com. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

Bestie 10 is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Our articles may contain links to external websites. Once you leave Bestie 10, we are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. 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 the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy, please contact us: