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Module:<\/strong>\u00a0Content \/ Media (Utsav Gallery\u2122 \/ Utsav World\u2122)
\nDocument Type<\/strong>:\u00a0Hybrid \u2014 Plain English + Legal Reinforcement
\nTrademark:<\/strong>\u00a0Utsav World\u2122 is a trademark of MyMahotsav Futuretech Ltd
\nEffective Date:<\/strong>\u00a024th February 2026
\nVersion:<\/strong>\u00a01.0<\/p>\n

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Part A: Plain English Summary<\/h2>\n

How We Protect Your Privacy on Utsav World\u2122<\/h3>\n

Privacy is fundamental to trust. This addendum explains how your data is handled specifically in the social networking context\u2014beyond what’s in our main Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n

The Simple Truth<\/h3>\n
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    You control what you share<\/strong>: Choose who sees your posts\u2014public, friends only, custom lists.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    We don’t sell your data<\/strong>: Your information is not sold to advertisers or third parties.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Ads are based on context<\/strong>: You’ll see ads based on what you’re viewing, not your personal data (unless you consent).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Friends and followers<\/strong>: Be thoughtful about who you connect with.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Delete anytime<\/strong>: You can delete your account and data.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Part B: Legal Terms and Conditions<\/h2>\n

    1. Information We Collect in Social Context<\/h3>\n

    In addition to data covered in the main Privacy Policy, we collect:<\/p>\n

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    Data Type<\/th>\nExamples<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Social Graph<\/td>\nFriends, followers, following, group memberships<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Interactions<\/td>\nLikes, reactions, comments, shares<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Content Metadata<\/td>\nWhen and where posted, device used<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Relationships<\/td>\nFamily connections, professional networks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Preferences<\/td>\nContent interests, community affiliations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

    2. Privacy Controls<\/h3>\n

    2.1<\/strong>\u00a0Utsav World\u2122 provides granular privacy controls:<\/p>\n

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    Control<\/th>\nDescription<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Audience Selector<\/td>\nChoose who sees each post (public, friends, custom, only me)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Profile Privacy<\/td>\nControl visibility of profile fields<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Friend Lists<\/td>\nOrganize connections with custom sharing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Blocking<\/td>\nPrevent specific users from interacting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Muting<\/td>\nHide content without unfriending<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

    2.2<\/strong>\u00a0Default settings:<\/p>\n

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      New accounts default to “Friends Only” for posts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Profile information defaults to limited visibility<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Location data off by default<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      3. Data Sharing with Other Users<\/h3>\n

      3.1<\/strong>\u00a0When you share information with other users:<\/p>\n

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        They may save, screenshot, or share it further<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        You assume that risk when sharing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        We cannot control what others do with your information<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        3.2<\/strong>\u00a0Report misuse of your information by other users.<\/p>\n

        4. Advertising and Personalization<\/h3>\n

        4.1<\/strong>\u00a0Utsav World\u2122 offers two advertising models:<\/p>\n

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        Model<\/th>\nDescription<\/th>\nOpt-Out Available<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
        Contextual Ads<\/td>\nAds based on content you’re viewing<\/td>\nN\/A (no personal data used)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Personalized Ads<\/td>\nAds based on your interests\/activity<\/td>\nYes, in Settings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

        4.2<\/strong>\u00a0We do not:<\/p>\n

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          Sell your personal data to advertisers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Share your identity with advertisers (unless you interact with their content)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Use sensitive categories (religion, politics) for ad targeting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          5. Friend and Follower Data<\/h3>\n

          5.1<\/strong>\u00a0When you connect with others:<\/p>\n

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            They see information you’ve chosen to share with them<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            They may see when you’re active (online status)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Your connections are visible to others (unless you hide them)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            5.2<\/strong>\u00a0You may remove friends or followers at any time.<\/p>\n

            6. Location Information<\/h3>\n

            6.1<\/strong>\u00a0Location services are opt-in only.<\/p>\n

            6.2<\/strong>\u00a0If enabled, you may:<\/p>\n

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              Add locations to posts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Find nearby events and communities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              See location-based content<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              6.3<\/strong>\u00a0You may revoke location permissions at any time.<\/p>\n

              7. Third-Party Applications<\/h3>\n

              7.1<\/strong>\u00a0You may connect third-party apps to your Utsav World\u2122 account.<\/p>\n

              7.2<\/strong>\u00a0Third-party apps:<\/p>\n

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                Must request specific permissions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Cannot access information beyond what you approve<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Are not controlled by Utsav World\u2122<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                7.3<\/strong>\u00a0Review app permissions regularly and revoke unused apps.<\/p>\n

                8. Data Portability<\/h3>\n

                8.1<\/strong>\u00a0You may download your data at any time including:<\/p>\n

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                  Posts and comments<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Photos and videos<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Friend lists<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Profile information<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  8.2<\/strong>\u00a0Data is provided in machine-readable format (JSON\/CSV).<\/p>\n

                  9. Children’s Privacy<\/h3>\n

                  9.1<\/strong>\u00a0Users under 13 are not permitted without parental consent.<\/p>\n

                  9.2<\/strong>\u00a0For users 13-18:<\/p>\n

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                    Default privacy settings are more restrictive<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Location services off by default<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Direct message restrictions apply<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Parental controls available<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    10. Deletion<\/h3>\n

                    10.1<\/strong>\u00a0When you delete your account:<\/p>\n

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                      Content you posted may remain visible if shared by others<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Backups retained for up to 90 days<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Some information retained for legal compliance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                      Part C: Jurisdiction-Specific Addendums<\/h2>\n

                      India Addendum<\/h3>\n

                      Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023<\/strong>\u00a0:<\/p>\n

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                        Consent required for processing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Rights to access, correction, erasure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Data localization requirements may apply<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        UK\/EU Addendum<\/h3>\n

                        GDPR\/UK GDPR<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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                          Lawful basis for processing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          Data Subject Access Requests<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          Right to be forgotten (subject to exceptions)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          US Addendum<\/h3>\n

                          CCPA\/CPRA<\/strong>\u00a0(California):<\/p>\n

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                            Right to know<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                            Right to delete<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                            Right to opt-out of sale<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            State Variations<\/strong>: Other states have similar laws (Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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