Last updated: 28.07.2025
At Mautimes, accessible from mautimes.com, the privacy of our visitors is extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data – ensuring transparency and compliance with global privacy laws such as GDPR, CCPA, and Indian privacy regulations. This policy also meets Google AdSense requirements.
1. Who We Are
Mautimes is an entertainment blog that shares trending news, reviews, and stories across movies, celebrity culture, music, web series, and web stories. Our small, independent team manages all content creation, SEO, and website operations from India, serving a global audience.
📧 Contact Email: shubhammall6699@gmail.com
2. What Data We Collect
We collect only the data necessary to operate and improve the site:
- Contact Form Submissions: If you reach out via our contact form, we collect your name, email, and message. This is only used to reply to you.
- Newsletter Signups: When you subscribe to our newsletter, your email is stored via our third-party service (Mailchimp). You can unsubscribe anytime.
- Comments: If you comment on a blog post, we collect your name, email, and comment content. All comments are moderated and your email is never publicly shown.
- Analytics Data: We use tools like Google Analytics and Jetpack to gather anonymized info such as pages visited, time spent, device type, and general location (via IP address).
- Cookies & Tracking: We don’t use first-party tracking cookies, but third-party services like AdSense and analytics providers may use cookies or similar technologies.
- No User Accounts: Mautimes does not require account creation. We don’t store passwords or any login-related info.
We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial info, government IDs, or biometric data.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to your contact messages
- Send you newsletters (only if you opted in)
- Moderate and publish comments
- Analyze site traffic to improve content
- Show relevant ads via third-party ad platforms
- Comply with legal requirements or protect the site from abuse
We do not sell or trade your data to third parties.
4. Third-Party Services and Tracking
We use reputable third-party tools:
- Google Analytics: Tracks visitor data for site improvement (IP anonymization enabled)
- Jetpack by Automattic: Used for security and site performance insights
- Google AdSense/AdX: Displays ads using cookies to serve relevant ads based on browsing behavior. Learn more and manage your preferences here.
- Affiliate Programs (Amazon, Flipkart, etc.): If you click an affiliate link, a cookie may be used to track the referral. We do not see your purchase details.
- Mailchimp: Used to manage email subscriptions securely. All emails require double opt-in.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser or opt-out tools (e.g., Google Opt-Out Add-on).
5. Affiliate Disclosure
Mautimes includes affiliate links to earn commissions at no additional cost to you.
- Amazon Associates: We earn when you buy through our Amazon.in links.
- Flipkart Affiliate: Similar commissions apply for Flipkart-linked purchases.
- We only recommend products we genuinely believe in or have reviewed.
- Affiliate relationships do not affect content integrity or pricing.
6. Data Removal Requests
You may request the removal of your personal information or any content you legally own.
📧 Email your request to: shubhammall6699@gmail.com
Include the page URL, what needs removal, and proof of ownership or identity if relevant.
We will handle verified requests swiftly and respectfully.
7. Data Retention
- Contact Messages: Retained until resolved, then deleted or archived.
- Newsletter Emails: Retained until you unsubscribe (you can do so anytime).
- Comments: Retained as long as the blog post is live. You may request deletion.
- Analytics: Retained in aggregated, non-personal form by Google/Jetpack.
- Server Logs: Retained temporarily by hosting provider for security/debugging.
8. Children’s Privacy
Mautimes is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect their data.
If a child’s data is submitted unintentionally, contact us and we will promptly delete it.
9. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR, CCPA, and Others)
You have rights including:
- Access: Ask what personal data we hold
- Correction: Request updates to incorrect info
- Deletion: Request removal of your data
- Objection: Opt out of certain processing (e.g., marketing)
- Portability: Request a copy of your data
If you’re from the EU/EEA, UK, California, or India, we honor your local data rights.
To exercise them, email us at shubhammall6699@gmail.com.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy as needed. Changes will be posted here with an updated date.
Major changes may be communicated via site banners or email (if you’re subscribed).
11. Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions or data removal requests:
📧 Email: shubhammall6699@gmail.com
📍 Location: India (exact physical address available upon request if needed for legal reasons)
By using Mautimes.com, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
We are committed to respecting your data and making your entertainment experience safe and enjoyable.
