Terms Of Usage And Disclaimers
Definitions
 


a) "Hayagriva" means Hayagriva Software Private Limited, a company incorporated in India.

b) 'The Site' refers to Hayagriva ©'s website, viz. http://www.yoknowledge.com/

c) "Content" includes content, information, files, data, text, software, music, sound, photographs, graphics, animation video, messages, advertisements, promotions, or other materials contained or displayed on, or distributed through, or accessed from, the following:

i) 'The Site'

ii) Downloads from 'The Site'

iii) Features, services and products of Hayagriva.

and also includes content classified into various categories like but not limited to General Knowledge(GK), Quizzes, Questions and Answers, World and India News Quizzes, Trivia Online,(India and World related), Vocabulary, Jokes and Humor, Other write-ups and other categories that Hayagriva may add from time to time.

d) "YOU" means the person using (including but not limited to viewing/browsing) or visiting 'The Site' or using 'Content' and includes proprietorship firms, partnership firms, corporate entities, trusts, associations, groups and the like, if the person so using or visiting 'The Site' or using 'Content' is representing them. The term "YOUR" is to be construed accordingly."

e) "Information" means any data, text, images, sound, voice, codes, computer programmes, software and databases or microfilm or computer generated microfiche, which identifies or can be used to or is capable of identifying, contacting or locating the person to whom such information pertains. Information includes information submitted through any module and/or section of the website.

For the purposes of this definition, "computer" means any electronic, magnetic, optical or other high-speed data processing device or system which performs logical, arithmetic, and memory functions by manipulations of electronic, magnetic or optical impulses, and includes all input, output, processing, storage, computer software, or communication facilities which are connected or related to the computer in a computer system or computer network.

f) "Data" means a representation of facts, knowledge, concepts, information or instructions which are being prepared or have been prepared in a formalized manner, and is intended to be processed, is being processed or has been processed in a computer system or computer network and may be in any form.

 
Preamble
 


Hayagriva respects every individual's privacy and their choice not to have their personal information shared with others. Hayagriva intends as far as possible, to give all persons an informative, interesting and hassle-free visit to 'The Site' and usage of 'Content', where applicable.

1.What is covered by this Privacy Policy

1.1 This Privacy Policy covers Hayagriva's treatment of personally identifiable "Information", that Hayagriva collects when YOU are on 'The Site', and when YOU use 'Content', where applicable. This policy also covers Hayagriva's treatment of any "Information" that its business partners may share with Hayagriva.

1.2 This policy does not apply to the practices of persons or entities that Hayagriva does not own or control, or to people that Hayagriva does not employ or manage.

1.3 'The Site' may contain links to other websites outside the Hayagriva domain. In such cases, Hayagriva is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites.

1.4 This Policy is subject to the 'Terms of Use and Disclaimers' appearing on 'The Site'.

2.What information does Hayagriva collect

Hayagriva requires YOU to register on 'The Site' as and when applicable. During this process, Hayagriva may ask for certain details from YOU. Hayagriva also receives and records information on its server logs from YOUR browser, including YOUR IP address, cookie information and the page(s) YOU requested.

3.How Hayagriva protects customer information

To further expand the channels of communication with YOU, Hayagriva may give YOU the facility to create a User Name and Password that shall be used to access the applicable features and/or services available on 'The Site'. Subject to the 'Disclaimers' given below, Hayagriva confirms that "Information" collected by Hayagriva shall not be passed by Hayagriva to any other person or entity without YOUR confirmation.

3.1 E-mail Policy

Email addresses given to Hayagriva by YOU may be used to send to YOU, data relating to 'Content' or Hayagriva's services, products etc. or such information that Hayagriva feels might be of interest to YOU. This is not intended to be in the nature of spamming by Hayagriva, and is not be construed as such. However, at times, a third party affiliate like a payment service provider, and such persons / entities that are affiliated to Hayagriva for facilitating normal business transactions of Hayagriva, may use YOUR email addresses in accordance with their respective policies. In such cases, Hayagriva shall in no way be responsible for the action of such affiliates.

3.2 Usage of "Cookies"

"Cookies" are pieces of information that are placed on YOUR computer to help "personalize" YOUR visit(s) to 'The Site'. It is usually a file that is automatically (or in some cases, after prompting) saved on YOUR computer. Wherever possible, Hayagriva avoids the usage of "Cookies". However, in certain situations, usage of "Cookies " may be the only alternative to facilitate usage of 'The Site'.

A cookie allows recording certain actions and/or issues such as the login name or where YOU left off last in a course of action. Most major Web sites use "Cookies" exactly for this purpose. The use of "Cookies" is now an industry standard and users will find them on most major websites. A cookie reveals nothing more than what YOU choose to tell. A "Cookie" cannot tell who YOU are or the exact place where YOU are located. The "Cookie" only reveals that YOU had visited 'The Site' before and may contain certain information that will help Hayagriva make YOUR subsequent visit more user friendly.

3.3 Security

"Information" stored with Hayagriva, is password protected. All due diligence has been and will be applied for preventing unauthorized access to this information.

3.4 Opt Out

Hayagriva provides users the opportunity to opt out of receiving communications from Hayagriva. YOU may elect to avoid future communications from Hayagriva by sending an e-mail to Hayagriva by using the Website Administration link available from the Contact Us module, with YOUR user name and e-mail address.

4.Disclaimers

4.1 Notwithstanding the above, Hayagriva may be obliged to furnish "Information" in good faith and belief that such disclosure is necessary:

(a) for the purpose of providing services relating to 'The Site' and its features, services, contents and/or the services and/or product(s) of Hayagriva;

(b) in order to comply with requirements of law / Government / quasi Government bodies,

(c) to enforce the Terms of Use defined under 'Terms of Use and Disclaimers' on 'The Site',

(d) to respond to claims that any information violates the rights of third parties,

(e) to protect the rights, property, or personal safety of Hayagriva or its employees, representatives, users and the public.

4.2 It is important for YOU to protect against unauthorized access to YOUR password and to YOUR computer. Be sure to sign off when you finish visiting 'The Site' using a shared computer.

4.3 YOU expressly agree that Hayagriva bears no liability whatsoever, for real or perceived privacy invasion or usage tracking technologies used by third-party services. YOU agree that Hayagriva has no control over content served by third-party services, and that any remedies must be sought solely against those services by YOU.

5.Children

If YOU are under 18 years of age, YOU may use Hayagriva's 'Content' only with the involvement and under the supervision of a parent or guardian.

6.Changes

If considered necessary, changes may be made in this statement at any time, without any notice. It would, therefore, be in YOUR interest to visit this page regularly to check for changes.

If YOU choose to visit 'The Site', any question on YOUR Privacy matters is subject to this Policy and 'Terms of Use and Disclaimers' as available on 'The Site'. However, If there is any further concern about YOUR privacy, please contact Hayagriva by using the Website Administration link available from the Contact Us module.

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