Doc Summary
Module: Content / Media (Utsav Gallery™ / Utsav World™)
Document Type: Hybrid — Plain English + Legal Reinforcement
Trademark: Utsav World™ is a trademark of MyMahotsav Futuretech Ltd
Effective Date: 24th February 2026
Version: 1.0
Part A: Plain English Summary #
How We Protect Your Privacy on Utsav World™ #
Privacy is fundamental to trust. This addendum explains how your data is handled specifically in the social networking context—beyond what’s in our main Privacy Policy.
The Simple Truth #
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You control what you share: Choose who sees your posts—public, friends only, custom lists.
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We don’t sell your data: Your information is not sold to advertisers or third parties.
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Ads are based on context: You’ll see ads based on what you’re viewing, not your personal data (unless you consent).
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Friends and followers: Be thoughtful about who you connect with.
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Delete anytime: You can delete your account and data.
Part B: Legal Terms and Conditions #
1. Information We Collect in Social Context #
In addition to data covered in the main Privacy Policy, we collect:
| Data Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Social Graph | Friends, followers, following, group memberships |
| Interactions | Likes, reactions, comments, shares |
| Content Metadata | When and where posted, device used |
| Relationships | Family connections, professional networks |
| Preferences | Content interests, community affiliations |
2. Privacy Controls #
2.1 Utsav World™ provides granular privacy controls:
| Control | Description |
|---|---|
| Audience Selector | Choose who sees each post (public, friends, custom, only me) |
| Profile Privacy | Control visibility of profile fields |
| Friend Lists | Organize connections with custom sharing |
| Blocking | Prevent specific users from interacting |
| Muting | Hide content without unfriending |
2.2 Default settings:
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New accounts default to “Friends Only” for posts
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Profile information defaults to limited visibility
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Location data off by default
3. Data Sharing with Other Users #
3.1 When you share information with other users:
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They may save, screenshot, or share it further
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You assume that risk when sharing
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We cannot control what others do with your information
3.2 Report misuse of your information by other users.
4. Advertising and Personalization #
4.1 Utsav World™ offers two advertising models:
| Model | Description | Opt-Out Available |
|---|---|---|
| Contextual Ads | Ads based on content you’re viewing | N/A (no personal data used) |
| Personalized Ads | Ads based on your interests/activity | Yes, in Settings |
4.2 We do not:
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Sell your personal data to advertisers
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Share your identity with advertisers (unless you interact with their content)
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Use sensitive categories (religion, politics) for ad targeting
5. Friend and Follower Data #
5.1 When you connect with others:
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They see information you’ve chosen to share with them
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They may see when you’re active (online status)
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Your connections are visible to others (unless you hide them)
5.2 You may remove friends or followers at any time.
6. Location Information #
6.1 Location services are opt-in only.
6.2 If enabled, you may:
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Add locations to posts
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Find nearby events and communities
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See location-based content
6.3 You may revoke location permissions at any time.
7. Third-Party Applications #
7.1 You may connect third-party apps to your Utsav World™ account.
7.2 Third-party apps:
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Must request specific permissions
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Cannot access information beyond what you approve
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Are not controlled by Utsav World™
7.3 Review app permissions regularly and revoke unused apps.
8. Data Portability #
8.1 You may download your data at any time including:
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Posts and comments
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Photos and videos
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Friend lists
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Profile information
8.2 Data is provided in machine-readable format (JSON/CSV).
9. Children’s Privacy #
9.1 Users under 13 are not permitted without parental consent.
9.2 For users 13-18:
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Default privacy settings are more restrictive
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Location services off by default
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Direct message restrictions apply
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Parental controls available
10. Deletion #
10.1 When you delete your account:
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Content you posted may remain visible if shared by others
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Backups retained for up to 90 days
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Some information retained for legal compliance
Part C: Jurisdiction-Specific Addendums #
India Addendum #
Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 :
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Consent required for processing
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Rights to access, correction, erasure
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Data localization requirements may apply
UK/EU Addendum #
GDPR/UK GDPR:
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Lawful basis for processing
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Data Subject Access Requests
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Right to be forgotten (subject to exceptions)
US Addendum #
CCPA/CPRA (California):
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Right to know
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Right to delete
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Right to opt-out of sale
State Variations: Other states have similar laws (Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut).
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