Last updated: 19 April 2026
Castingbay.in (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your personal data. By using Castingbay.in, you agree to this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, comment on articles, or submit a story tip, you may provide:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number, if provided voluntarily
- Message content
- Any other information you choose to share
1.2 Information We Collect Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically receive certain technical data:
- IP address and approximate location at city/state level
- Browser type and version
- Operating system and device type
- Pages visited, time spent, and click patterns
- Referring website
- Date and time of visit
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. Please see our separate Cookies Policy for more details.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve our website
- To respond to your queries, comments, and feedback
- To send newsletters and updates, only if you opt in
- To analyze website traffic, user behavior, and content performance
- To display relevant advertisements via third-party ad networks
- To detect, prevent, and address security issues, fraud, or technical problems
- To comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests
3. Legal Basis for Processing
If you are in the European Economic Area, our legal basis for collecting and using your data depends on the specific data and context:
- Consent — when you opt in to newsletters or cookies
- Legitimate interest — for analytics, security, and improving our services
- Legal obligation — when required by law
4. Third-Party Services We Use
We use trusted third-party services that may collect data independently. Each has its own privacy policy:
- Google Analytics — website traffic analysis
- Google AdSense — advertisement delivery
- Google Search Console — SEO performance
- Cloudflare — security and content delivery
- Social media plugins including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and embedded content
- Email service providers for newsletters
5. Advertising and Behavioral Targeting
We may display advertisements served by Google AdSense and other ad networks. These networks may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to deliver personalized ads based on your browsing history.
You can opt out of personalized advertising:
- Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
- Network Advertising Initiative: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance: https://optout.aboutads.info
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only in these specific situations:
- With service providers who help us run the website under confidentiality obligations
- To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or government requests
- To protect our rights, property, safety, or that of our users
- In connection with a business transfer such as merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- With your explicit consent for any other purpose
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Analytics data is typically retained for 26 months. Newsletter subscriptions are kept until you unsubscribe.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
- Right to access — request a copy of your personal data
- Right to correction — request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to deletion — request deletion of your data
- Right to restrict processing — limit how we use your data
- Right to data portability — receive your data in a portable format
- Right to object — object to processing for marketing purposes
- Right to withdraw consent — for any consent-based processing
To exercise these rights, email us at privacy@castingbay.in. We will respond within 30 days.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13, or under 16 in the EEA. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us and we will delete it immediately.
10. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data — including SSL encryption, secure hosting, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we work hard to protect your information.
11. International Data Transfers
Our servers may be located outside your country of residence. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your data to these locations. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The “Last updated” date at the top will indicate when changes were made. For material changes, we will notify users prominently on the website. Your continued use after changes means you accept the updated policy.
13. Contact Us About Privacy
For any privacy-related questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights:
Email: privacy@castingbay.in
Postal: Rajpur Road, Dehradun, Uttarakhand — 248003, India
We are committed to resolving privacy concerns promptly and transparently.