Privacy Policy & Data Commitment
Effective Date: February 13, 2026
Owner: M.A. Bhat |Platform: ChooseandUse
Location: Nowgam, Srinagar 190015, J&K, India
At ChooseandUse, we believe your data isn’t a commodity—it is a responsibility. This policy explains how we manage your information with transparency and integrity.
1. The Information We Handle
We limit our data interaction to the bare essentials required to run a high-quality review site.
• Identity Data: If you subscribe to our newsletter or email M.A. Bhat, we collect your name and email address. This is stored securely via our Email Service Provider and is never shared.
• Technical Data: To ensure our kitchen and wedding guides load quickly, we collect anonymous metadata (IP addresses and browser types) through Google Analytics. This tells us what is being read, not who is reading it.
2. Our “No-Sale” Guarantee
We are independent researchers, not data brokers.
• We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
• We only use your email to send the specific “Smart Picks” or updates you requested. You can opt-out with a single click at any time.
3. Affiliate & Cookie Disclosure
To keep our research free for readers, we use affiliate links.
• How it works: Clicking a recommended product link may place a temporary “cookie” on your device. This notifies the retailer (such as Amazon Associates) that you came from our site, allowing us to earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
• Your Choice: You can block or delete these cookies via your browser settings or by using a “Private” browsing window.
4. Third-Party Safeguards
We only partner with established services that meet global security standards:
• Logistics: We use trusted partners for email delivery and site hosting.
• External Content: We often link to external stores. Once you click away from ChooseandUse, we are no longer responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites.
5. Your Rights (DPDP & GDPR Alignment)
We respect your “Right to Erasure” and “Right to Correction.” You have the absolute power to:
• Request a summary of the data we hold on you.
• Update any information that is incorrect.
• Delete your data entirely from our records.
To exercise these rights, simply email support@chooseanduse.com with the subject line “Privacy Request.”
6. Security Statement
Operating from our office in Srinagar, we use modern encryption and firewalls to prevent digital leaks. While no transmission over the internet is 100% immune to risk, we prioritize the safety of our community’s digital footprint above all else.
7. Contact Us
For any questions regarding this policy or your data rights:
• Email: support@chooseanduse.com
• Mailing Address: Nowgam, Srinagar 190015, J&K UT, India.