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When you register for an account, post in a thread, or send a message through the contact form, we collect the information you provide: your display name, email address, and the content of your posts or messages. We also record technical data such as your IP address, browser type, and device information to keep the forum secure and to diagnose connection issues. If you participate in monthly build challenges or upload project documentation, those files and their metadata are stored as part of your public profile.
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For any privacy-related questions, data access requests, or concerns about how your information is handled, email us at info@latitudeindustries.com or call +91 102 1310646. You can also write to us at 76, Model Town, Hisar - 357517. We respond to privacy requests within 30 days. This policy was last updated on 15 January 2025.