Privacy Policy – Tips Clear
Last updated: 17 May 2025
Quick read: We collect only the data needed to operate, improve, and monetize our content. We never sell your personal information. You control your cookies, email preferences, and the right to have your data corrected or deleted.
1. Who We Are
Tips Clear (“we,” “our,” “us”) is a digital-media brand owned and operated by Tips Clear Media LLP, registered in Chennai, India (CIN AAT-1234). Our website address is https://tipsclear.com.
Data-controller email: privacy@tipsclear.com
EU representative (Art. 27 GDPR): ePrivacy GmbH, Große Bleichen 21, 20354 Hamburg, Germany
UK representative (UK GDPR): ePrivacy UK Ltd., 1 Westferry Circus, London E14 4HD, United Kingdom
2. Scope of this Policy
This policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and secure information when you:
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visit any Tips Clear web page,
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subscribe to our newsletter,
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comment, pitch, or otherwise interact with us,
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click an affiliate link or view an ad served on our site.
It applies to all visitors, regardless of location, and implements requirements of:
| Region / Law | Key Rights Covered |
|---|---|
| EU/EEA – GDPR (2018) | Access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection, and automated-decision transparency |
| California – CCPA & CPRA (2020/2023) | Know, delete, correct, opt-out of “selling”/“sharing,” limit use of sensitive data |
| Brazil – LGPD (2020) | Confirm processing, anonymize, revoke consent |
| India – DPDP Act (2023, impending rules) | Notice, consent, data principal rights |
| Children – COPPA (U.S.) | Parental consent under age 13 |
3. What Information We Collect
| Category | Examples | How Collected | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity | Name, username, social-media handle | Comments, contact forms, freelance pitch forms | Until account deletion or 3 years of inactivity |
| Contact | Email, country, IP address | Newsletter signup, server logs, Google Analytics | 36 months (logs), until unsubscribe (newsletter) |
| Technical | Browser type, OS, device, referral URL, session IDs, cookie IDs | First-party cookies, Analytics, Ad Manager | 26 months |
| Usage | Page views, scroll depth, outbound-link clicks | First-party cookies, Google Analytics (IP anonymized in EU/UK) | 26 months |
| Commercial | Affiliate product clicks, cart ID, purchase confirmation token (no card data) | Redirection parameters from our links | 24 months |
| Sensitive | We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data (religion, health, biometric, etc.) unless you voluntarily provide it (e.g., in a comment). |
4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR Art. 6)
| Purpose | Legal Basis | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Site operation, fraud prevention | Legitimate interest | Running a secure, functional service |
| Analytics & performance cookies | Consent | Banner obtains opt-in in EU/UK/BR; opt-out anytime |
| Newsletter, marketing emails | Consent | Double opt-in; unsubscribe link in every email |
| Personalised ads, affiliate tracking | Consent (EEA/UK), Opt-out (CCPA/CPRA) | CMP applies IAB TCF v2.2 framework |
| Legal compliance (tax, KYC) | Legal obligation | Required invoice data for EU VAT etc. |
5. How We Use Your Information
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Deliver content & services you request.
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Improve site performance via aggregated analytics.
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Personalise advertising (only with your consent in regions that require it).
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Prevent fraud & maintain security, e.g., IP-based firewall rules.
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Communicate with you about comments, pitches, or support inquiries.
We do not use your data for automated decision-making that has legal or similarly significant effects (GDPR Art. 22).
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
| Type | Examples | Control |
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| Essential | csrftoken, WordPress session, Cloudflare cfduid | Cannot be disabled via banner (site won’t work). |
| Analytics | ga, gat, gid | Opt-in via banner; browser add-on opt-out for Google Analytics. |
| Advertising | Google AdSense, Amazon Ads, Media.net | Banner opt-in (EEA/UK); NAI opt-out; “Do Not Sell/Share” link for California. |
| Affiliate | Partnerize, Impact Radius UID cookies | Cleared after 30 days or when you clear cookies. |
See our Cookie Policy for full list and expiry table.
7. How We Share Information
We never sell personal data. We may share limited data with:
| Recipient | Purpose | Safeguard |
|---|---|---|
| Service providers (hosting, analytics, email, ad tech) | Operate and improve services | Data-processing agreements; SCCs/EU Addendum for transfers |
| Affiliate networks | Attribute purchases to Tips Clear | Pseudonymised identifiers; no payment card data |
| Law enforcement or regulators | Comply with legal obligations | Only on valid legal request |
| Corporate transaction (merger, acquisition) | Business continuity | Notice to users + fresh consent if processing materially changes |
8. International Transfers
Our servers are in AWS Mumbai (ap-south-1), but some subprocessors (e.g., Mailchimp, Google) store data in the U.S. We rely on:
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Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) + UK Addendum
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Adequacy decisions where applicable (e.g., U.S.–EU Data Privacy Framework)
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Supplementary measures such as data-minimization and encryption at rest & in transit (TLS 1.3).
9. Your Rights
| If you are… | You can… | How |
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| EU/EEA/UK resident | Access, correct, delete, restrict, port, object | Email privacy@tipsclear.com with subject “Data Request.” ID verification required. We respond within 30 days. |
| California resident | Know, delete, correct, opt-out of sale/share, limit sensitive info | Use “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link in footer or email privacy@tipsclear.com. |
| Brazil resident | Confirm processing, anonymize, revoke consent | Same email address; we respond in Portuguese or English. |
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority (e.g., ICO UK, CNIL France, CNPDP Brazil).
10. Data Security
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Encryption: TLS 1.3 in transit; AES-256 at rest.
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Access controls: Role-based IAM; 2FA for all admin accounts.
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Pen-testing: Annual third-party penetration test + quarterly vulnerability scans.
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Incident response: 72-hour breach notification policy (GDPR Art. 33).
11. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If we learn that a user is under 13 (or under 16 in the EEA/UK) without verified parental consent, we delete the data promptly (COPPA/GDPR).
12. Changes to This Policy
We update this notice when our data practices change or when laws evolve. A revision date appears at the top. Substantive changes trigger:
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Banner notice on the homepage for 14 days, and
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Email to newsletter subscribers (where legally required).
13. Contact Us
Questions, requests, or complaints?
Data Protection Officer:
C. Thiru Venkatam, Tips Clear Media LLP
Email: privacy@tipsclear.com
Postal: 22 Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thoraipakkam, Chennai 600097, Tamil Nadu, India
This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Consult qualified counsel to ensure compliance with jurisdiction-specific regulations.