Privacy Policy

Overview & Scope

Prime Communication Media ("we", "us", or "our") is an independent media group headquartered in New Delhi, India, publishing flagship titles including Aviation World, Beauty & The Best, Vibrant Colours, Wonder Kids, and Zindagi. We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of every individual who engages with our brands.

This Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, storage, and disclosure of personal information obtained through our website at primecommunicationmedia.com, our associated publication websites, our e-newsletters, our event registrations, and any other touchpoints where we collect personal data.

This policy is published in compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008 of India, and is aligned with globally accepted privacy principles including those of the GDPR for users accessing our services from the European Union.

Information We Collect

We collect two categories of information depending on how you interact with us:

A — Information You Provide Directly

• Full name, company or brand name, email address, and mobile number (via contact forms, media kit requests, and ad booking forms)
• City, location, and estimated advertising budget when booking ad slots
• Area of interest (e.g., specific publications, events, PR enquiries)
• Messages, briefs, or special requirements submitted through our enquiry forms
• Newsletter subscription preferences and opt-in consents
• Event registration and pageant participation details

B — Information Collected Automatically

• IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Pages visited, time spent on each page, referral source, and exit pages
• Cookie identifiers and session data (see Section 05)
• Geographic location data derived from your IP address
• Interaction data such as links clicked and forms submitted

How We Use Your Data

The personal information we collect is used solely for legitimate business purposes directly connected to delivering our media services, events, and advertising partnerships. Specifically, we use your data to:

• Respond to enquiries, media kit requests, and advertising bookings within our stated 24-hour response window
• Deliver our twice-weekly editorial e-newsletter to subscribed readers who have explicitly opted in
• Process event registrations, pageant applications, and delegate confirmations
• Provide post-campaign performance reports to advertising partners
• Improve our website content, user experience, and publication offerings based on aggregated analytics
• Send transactional communications such as booking confirmations, invoice receipts, and delivery updates
• Comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our terms and agreements
• Conduct skill development programme coordination in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities

Sharing of Information

Prime Communication Media values the trust you place in us. We do not share, sell, or disclose your personal information to third parties except in the following limited and clearly defined circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted vendors who assist with email delivery, website hosting, analytics, and payment processing, bound by confidentiality obligations
• Media Partners & Chambers: With your explicit consent, for co-branded events or partnership programmes with organisations such as CII, FICCI, and PHD Chamber of Commerce
• Legal Compliance: When required by applicable Indian law, court order, government directive, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our company
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a substantial part of our assets, with appropriate notice
• International Events: For participants in our UK Parliamentary engagement sessions, necessary contact information may be shared with co-organisers in the relevant jurisdiction

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our websites and gather anonymous analytics about how our content is consumed. Our cookie banner — displayed on your first visit — allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function. These cannot be disabled and do not collect personal data beyond what is strictly necessary
• Analytics Cookies: Used to understand visitor behaviour in aggregate (e.g., Google Analytics). Enabled only with your consent
• Preference Cookies: Store your choices such as dark/light mode and newsletter preferences across sessions
• Marketing Cookies: May be set by our advertising partners to track campaign performance. Require your explicit opt-in consent

You may withdraw cookie consent at any time through your browser settings or by clearing your cookies. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our websites.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, accidental loss, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers
• Access controls limiting personal data access to authorised personnel only
• Regular review and updates of our data handling procedures
• Secure form submissions and server-side validation of all user inputs

Your Rights

You have the following rights with respect to your personal information held by Prime Communication Media:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent to newsletter subscriptions at any time via the unsubscribe link in our emails
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your data for direct marketing or legitimate interest purposes
• Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format where technically feasible

We will respond to all verifiable requests within 30 days and reserve the right to request proof of identity before fulfilling data-related requests.

Third-Party Links & Platforms

Our website and publications contain links to external websites, including our partner publications, social media platforms, and industry partner sites. Prime Communication Media is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party websites.

Our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram are subject to those platforms' respective privacy policies in addition to our own. Any interactions you have on those platforms are governed by those platforms' terms.

Children's Privacy

Wonder Kids magazine is published for readers aged 3–14, but our website and data collection services are intended for adults (18 years and above) or minors acting under parental or guardian supervision.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13. If a parent or guardian believes their child has submitted personal data to us without consent, please contact us immediately so we can promptly delete such information.

Policy Changes

Prime Communication Media reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify subscribers via email.

Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out to our team: