Privacy Policy Effective Date: October 27, 2025 Last Updated: October 27, 2025 This Privacy Policy explains how SCMLOG.COM ("we," "us," "our," or "SCM LOG"), owned and operated by Anand Pandey, collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website at scmlog.com (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents. By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Site.
- Information We Collect We collect several types of information from and about users of our Site: A. Information You Provide Directly • Newsletter Subscriptions: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. • Contact Form Submissions: When you contact us through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide in your message. • User Account Registration: If you create an account on our Site, we collect your name, email address, username, and password (stored in encrypted form). • Comments: When you post comments on articles, we collect your name (or username), email address, and comment content. • Premium Content Purchases: If you purchase premium or paid content, we collect payment information through third-party payment processors (we do not directly store credit card information). B. Information Collected Automatically When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity: • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, articles read, referring website, browser type, operating system, device type, and IP address. • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior. See Section 7 (Cookies) for more details. • Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our Site, including traffic sources, user demographics (when available), and behavior patterns. C. Information from Third Parties • Social Media: If you interact with our content through social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, LinkedIn), those platforms may provide us with certain information about you in accordance with their own privacy policies. • Advertising Networks: We work with Google AdSense and other advertising partners who may collect information about your browsing activity for targeted advertising purposes.
- How We Use Your Information We use the information we collect for the following purposes: A. To Provide and Improve Our Services • Deliver content, newsletters, and communications you request • Manage your user account and provide customer support • Process transactions for premium content • Personalize your experience on our Site • Respond to your inquiries and comments B. To Communicate With You • Send newsletters and updates about industry news and our content • Notify you about changes to our services or policies • Send promotional communications (you can opt out at any time) • Respond to your questions and feedback C. For Analytics and Site Improvement • Analyze how visitors use our Site to improve functionality and content • Understand which content is most popular and engaging • Monitor Site performance and troubleshoot technical issues • Conduct research and analysis about user behavior and preferences D. For Advertising and Marketing • Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense and other advertising partners • Deliver targeted content and sponsored posts • Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns • Share information with advertising partners (in anonymized or aggregated form when possible) E. For Legal and Security Purposes • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms and Conditions • Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats • Defend our legal rights in disputes or legal proceedings • Ensure the safety and security of our Site and users
- How We Share Your Information We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances: A. Service Providers We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf: • Supabase: Database hosting and management • Hostinger: Email newsletter service • Google Analytics: Website analytics and traffic analysis • Payment Processors: Processing payments for premium content (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) • Email Service Providers: Sending newsletters and transactional emails These service providers are contractually required to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify. B. Advertising Partners We work with third-party advertising networks, including: • Google AdSense: Displays advertisements on our Site • Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram pixels for retargeting and measurement These partners may collect information about your browsing activity across different websites to deliver targeted advertising. They operate under their own privacy policies. C. Business Transfers If SCM LOG is involved in a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred to the new owner as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change via email or prominent notice on our Site. D. Legal Requirements We may disclose your information if required by law, legal process, court order, or government request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to: • Comply with legal obligations • Protect our rights, property, or safety • Prevent fraud or illegal activity • Enforce our Terms and Conditions E. With Your Consent We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.
- Your Rights and Choices Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information: A. Rights Under GDPR (EU Users) If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights: • Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information. • Right to Erasure ("Right to Be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances. • Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your personal information. • Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used format. • Right to Object: Object to our processing of your personal information for certain purposes, including direct marketing. • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on consent as the legal basis for processing. To exercise these rights, contact us at policy@scmlog.com. We will respond within 30 days. B. Rights Under CCPA (California Residents) If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act: • Right to Know: Request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources of that information, the purposes for collection, and the third parties with whom we share it. • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions. • Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not "sell" personal information in the traditional sense, but if you believe our sharing practices constitute a "sale" under CCPA, you can opt out by contacting us. • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights. To exercise these rights, email policy@scmlog.com or call +91-9920155943. We will verify your identity before processing your request. C. General Rights (All Users) • Newsletter Unsubscribe: Click the "unsubscribe" link in any newsletter email or contact us at newsletter@scmlog.com. • Cookie Management: Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. See Section 7 for details. • Account Deletion: If you have a registered account, you can request deletion by contacting us. • Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising: Use browser settings, ad network opt-out tools, or contact us to limit personalized advertising.
- Data Retention We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specific Retention Periods: • Newsletter Subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe or we cease operations. • User Accounts: Until you request deletion or your account remains inactive for 3 years. • Comments: Indefinitely unless you request removal or we determine removal is appropriate. • Analytics Data: Retained by Google Analytics for 26 months (their default setting). • Contact Form Submissions: Retained for 2 years for customer service purposes. • Transaction Records: Retained for 7 years for tax and accounting purposes. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
- Data Security We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include: • Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS • Secure database hosting with Supabase • Password protection for user accounts (hashed and salted) • Regular security assessments and updates • Access controls limiting who can view personal information However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies What Are Cookies? Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience. Types of Cookies We Use: A. Strictly Necessary Cookies These cookies are essential for the Site to function and cannot be disabled: • User authentication (login sessions) • Security and fraud prevention • Site preferences (theme, region selection) B. Analytics Cookies We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Site: • Pages visited and time spent • Traffic sources and user demographics • Device and browser information C. Advertising Cookies We use Google AdSense and other advertising partners to display relevant ads: • Track ad impressions and clicks • Deliver personalized advertisements • Measure advertising effectiveness D. Social Media Cookies Social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram) place cookies when you interact with social sharing buttons or embedded content. Managing Cookies: Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings: • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies • Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies Opt-Out Tools: • Google Analytics Opt-Out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout • Google Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com • Network Advertising Initiative: https://optout.networkadvertising.org • Digital Advertising Alliance: https://optout.aboutads.info Note: Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality and your user experience.
- Third-Party Links Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
- Children's Privacy SCM LOG is not intended for children under the age of 16 (or 13 in the United States). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will delete that information promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us at policy@scmlog.com.
- International Data Transfers SCM LOG is operated from India. If you access our Site from outside India, your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in India and other countries where our service providers operate. For EU Users: When we transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as: • Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission • Service providers certified under relevant data protection frameworks • Adequacy decisions recognizing equivalent data protection standards By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
- Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make material changes, we will: • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy • Notify users via email (for registered users) • Display a prominent notice on our Site We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
- Contact Us If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: Email: info@scmlog.com, editor@scmlog.com, policy@scmlog.com Phone: +91-9920155943 Mailing Address: Anand Pandey 602, A-17, RNA Broadway Mira Road East, Thane Maharashtra 401107 India For GDPR-related inquiries (EU users): policy@scmlog.com For CCPA-related inquiries (California residents): policy@scmlog.com We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of October 27, 2025, and applies to all information collected by SCM LOG through scmlog.com.