1. Introduction
Welcome to www.djabhimaheshtala.in ("Website"), the official website of
DJ
ABHI-Maheshtala (also known as Abhilash Ghosh), an Independent
Music Producer, Independent Artist, Founder of Mermaidz Records, and Content
Creator based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal
information when you visit our Website, use our services, or interact with us through our
contact forms and social media platforms. We are committed to protecting your privacy and
ensuring that your personal data is handled in a safe and responsible manner.
By accessing or using this Website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If
you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of our Website immediately.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways when you interact with our Website:
2.1 Personal Information You Provide
When you voluntarily fill out our contact form, subscribe to our communications, or interact with
our services, we may collect the following personal information:
- Full Name — To identify and address you in our communications
- Email Address — To respond to your inquiry and for follow-up communication
- Phone Number (optional) — If provided, for direct communication regarding
your inquiry
- Inquiry Type — To categorize your message (e.g., Music Collaboration, Brand
Partnership, PR/Media, Music Distribution, Remix Request, Beat Licensing, Content
Collaboration, Business Proposal, or General Inquiry)
- Message Content — The details of your inquiry, project proposal, or
communication
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Website, certain information is collected automatically through cookies,
analytics tools, and similar technologies:
- IP Address — Your Internet Protocol address for security and analytics
purposes
- Browser Type & Version — The web browser you use to access our Website
- Operating System — Your device's operating system
- Device Information — Type of device (desktop, mobile, tablet) used to
access the Website
- Pages Visited — Which pages you visit on our Website and the duration of
your visit
- Referring URL — The website or source that directed you to our Website
- Date & Time of Access — When you visited our Website
- Geographic Location — Approximate location based on your IP address
(country/city level)
- Click Patterns & Interactions — How you interact with elements on our
Website
2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience.
These include:
- Essential Cookies — Required for the Website to function properly (e.g.,
theme preferences, session management)
- Analytics Cookies — Used by Google Analytics to understand how visitors use
our Website, including page views, session duration, and user flow
- Advertising Cookies — Used by Google AdSense to display relevant
advertisements based on your interests and browsing behavior
- Third-Party Cookies — Set by embedded content from third-party services
such as YouTube, Spotify, and Instagram
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling
certain cookies may affect the functionality and experience of our Website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
3.1 Communication & Inquiry Handling
- To respond to your contact form submissions, inquiries, and messages
- To communicate regarding collaborations, brand partnerships, PR/media inquiries, and
business proposals
- To process music distribution inquiries submitted through Mermaidz Records
- To follow up on remix requests, beat licensing inquiries, and content collaboration
proposals
3.2 Website Improvement & Analytics
- To analyze website traffic and user behavior using Google Analytics
- To understand which content and pages are most popular among visitors
- To improve website performance, design, and user experience
- To diagnose and fix technical issues
3.3 Advertising
- To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense based on your browsing behavior
and interests
- To measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns displayed on our Website
3.4 Legal & Security
- To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
- To protect against fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity
- To enforce our Terms of Service and protect our legal rights
4. Third-Party Services
Our Website integrates with the following third-party services, each of which has its own Privacy
Policy governing the use of your information:
4.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to track and analyze website traffic. Google Analytics collects
information about your use of our Website through cookies and sends it to Google servers. Google
may use this data to contextualize and personalize ads on its advertising network.
Learn more: Google
Privacy Policy
4.2 Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Website. Google AdSense uses cookies and
web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Website and other websites. Google's
use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our
Website and/or other sites on the Internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad
Settings.
4.3 FormSubmit
Our contact form uses FormSubmit.co to process and deliver form submissions to our email. When
you submit the contact form, your data (name, email, phone, inquiry type, and message) is
processed through FormSubmit's servers.
Learn more: FormSubmit
Privacy Policy
4.4 Embedded Content
Our Website embeds content from the following platforms, which may collect data about you through
their own cookies and tracking technologies:
5. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We
may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers — With trusted third-party services (Google Analytics,
AdSense, FormSubmit) that assist in operating our Website, as described above
- Legal Requirements — When required to comply with a law, regulation, legal
process, or enforceable governmental request
- Protection of Rights — When necessary to protect the safety, rights, or
property of DJ ABHI-Maheshtala, our users, or the public
- Business Transfers — In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of
assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction
- Consent — When you provide explicit consent for sharing your information
with a specific third party
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes
outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by
law.
- Contact Form Data — Retained in our email system for up to 24 months after
the last communication, unless an ongoing business relationship exists
- Analytics Data — Google Analytics data is retained according to Google's
data retention settings (default: 26 months)
- Cookie Data — Cookie lifespans vary by type; you can clear cookies at any
time through your browser settings
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us at abhilashghosh31@gmail.com.
7. Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical
and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration,
disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- SSL/TLS Encryption — Our Website uses HTTPS to encrypt data transmitted
between your browser and our server
- Secure Form Submission — Contact form data is transmitted securely through
FormSubmit's encrypted servers
- Limited Access — Only authorized individuals have access to personal
information collected through our Website
- Regular Security Reviews — We periodically review our security practices to
ensure they meet current standards
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100%
secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal
information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your
personal information:
- Right to Access — You have the right to request a copy of the personal
information we hold about you
- Right to Rectification — You have the right to request correction of any
inaccurate or incomplete personal information
- Right to Erasure — You have the right to request deletion of your personal
information ("Right to be Forgotten")
- Right to Restrict Processing — You have the right to request that we limit
the processing of your personal information
- Right to Data Portability — You have the right to receive your personal
data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format
- Right to Object — You have the right to object to the processing of your
personal information for certain purposes, including direct marketing
- Right to Withdraw Consent — Where processing is based on consent, you have
the right to withdraw your consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at abhilashghosh31@gmail.com. We will respond to
your request within 30 days.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect
personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has
provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information
immediately.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal
information, please contact us at abhilashghosh31@gmail.com so that we can take
appropriate action.
10. External Links
Our Website may contain links to external websites and services that are not operated by us.
These include but are not limited to:
- Spotify (open.spotify.com)
- YouTube (youtube.com)
- Instagram (instagram.com)
- Mermaidz Records (mermaidzrecords.in)
- Other streaming platforms and social media
We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or
practices of any third-party websites or services. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy
Policy of every site you visit.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices,
technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
- Post the updated Privacy Policy on this page
- For significant changes, we may provide additional notice (such as a banner on the Website)
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are
protecting your information. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes
your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
12. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, including
but not limited to:
- Information Technology Act, 2000 — And the rules made thereunder, including
the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive
Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011
- Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 — As applicable and when the
relevant provisions come into effect
Any disputes arising under this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of
the courts in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data
practices, please contact us: