Privacy Policy
This privacy policy outlines how Bharatiya News Network collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users of our site. This policy applies to our online platform and all services offered by Bharatiya News Network.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data openly and transparently. We comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant legislation.
Our Identity
This service is operated by Bharatiya News Network, located at 405 Veer Nariman Road, 8th Floor, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400001, India. Bharatiya News Network is the data controller responsible for your personal data processed via this service.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal identification information from users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when users visit our site, register on the site, subscribe to newsletters, fill out a form, or interact with other activities, services, features, or resources we make available on our online platform. The types of information we may collect include:
- Contact information (such as name)
- Information you provide when you interact with our content or services (such as comments, submissions)
- Technical information about your visit (such as IP address, browser type, operating system, referral source, length of visit, page views)
- Information from cookies and similar technologies (explained below)
Users may, however, visit our site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personal identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain site-related activities.
We may also collect non-personal identification information about users whenever they interact with our site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer, and technical information about users' means of connection to our site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.
How We Use Collected Information
Bharatiya News Network may collect and use users' personal information for the following purposes:
- To improve customer service: Information you provide helps us respond to your customer service requests and support needs more efficiently.
- To personalize user experience: We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our users as a group use the services and resources provided on our site.
- To improve our site: We may use feedback you provide to improve our products and services.
- To run a promotion, contest, survey, or other site feature.
- To send users information they agreed to receive about topics we think will be of interest to them.
- To send periodic emails: We may use the email address to send user information and updates pertaining to their interactions. It may also be used to respond to their inquiries, questions, and/or other requests. If a user decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc.
- For legal and compliance purposes: Including fulfilling legal obligations, responding to lawful requests from public authorities, and enforcing our terms of service.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Your consent: Where you have given us explicit consent to process your data for a specific purpose.
- Performance of a contract: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
- Legal obligation: Where processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject.
- Legitimate interests: Where processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by us or by a third party, except where such interests are overridden by your interests or fundamental rights and freedoms which require protection of personal data. These legitimate interests may include improving our services, communicating with you, ensuring the security of our online platform, and conducting analytics.
How We Protect Your Information
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information and data stored on our site.
Sharing Your Personal Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent users' personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates, and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.
We may use third-party service providers to help us operate our business and the site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission or there is another legal basis for doing so.
Your Rights
Under data protection laws, you have rights regarding your personal data. These rights may include:
- The right to access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
- The right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
- The right to erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
- The right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
- The right to object to processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
- The right to data portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
- The right to withdraw consent: Where we rely on your consent to process your personal data, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy policy. We will retain and use your personal information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations (for example, if we are required to retain your data to comply with applicable laws), resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our site may use "cookies" and other similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience. Your web browser places cookies on your hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about you. You may choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you do so, note that some parts of the site may not function properly.
Third-Party Websites
Users may find advertising or other content on our site that link to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors, and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our site. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our site, is subject to that website's own terms and policies.
Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 16. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Bharatiya News Network has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
Contacting Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us in writing at the following address:
Bharatiya News Network
405 Veer Nariman Road, 8th Floor,
Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400001, India.