Privacy Policy for Bharat Samachar Network
Bharat Samachar Network ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our site, mobile applications, and other online services (collectively, "this service"). This policy is effective immediately upon posting.
Information We Collect
We collect several types of information from and about users of this service, including:
- Information You Provide to Us: This includes information you provide when you register an account, subscribe to newsletters, participate in interactive features of this service, participate in contests or promotions, contact us with inquiries, or otherwise communicate with us. This information may include your name, email address, postal address, phone number, demographic information (such as age, gender, and interests), and any other information you choose to provide.
- Information We Collect Automatically: When you access or use this service, we automatically collect certain information about your visit. This information may include:
- Log Data: Information about your device, browser type, operating system, IP address, the pages you viewed, the links you clicked, and the dates and times of your visit.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and other similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities on this service. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that allow us to recognize your browser and remember certain information about your preferences. Web beacons are small electronic images (also known as clear gifs, pixel tags, or single-pixel gifs) that may be used on our site or in our emails to deliver cookies, count visits, and understand usage and campaign effectiveness.
- Device Information: Information about your mobile device, including the device model, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
- Location Information: We may collect information about your location when you use our mobile application if you have enabled location services. You can disable location services in your device settings.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- To provide, maintain, and improve this service.
- To personalize your experience on this service.
- To send you newsletters, promotional materials, and other information about our products and services.
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
- To analyze trends and usage patterns on this service.
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats.
- To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
- To administer contests, promotions, surveys, or other site features.
Disclosure of Your Information
We may disclose your information to the following categories of recipients:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us with various aspects of our business, such as website hosting, data analysis, email delivery, marketing, and customer service. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and only use it for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.
- Business Partners: We may share your information with our business partners to offer you products, services, or promotions that may be of interest to you.
- Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to legal authorities if required to do so by law or legal process, or if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
- Affiliates: We may share your information with our affiliates for internal business purposes.
- In connection with a business transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include physical, technical, and administrative safeguards. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
Data Retention
We will retain your information 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.
Your Rights
You may have certain rights regarding your information, including the right to:
- Access: Request access to the information we hold about you.
- Rectification: Request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information we hold about you.
- Erasure: Request that we delete your information under certain circumstances.
- Restriction of Processing: Request that we restrict the processing of your information under certain circumstances.
- Data Portability: Request that we provide you with your information in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Object: Object to the processing of your information under certain circumstances.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the address provided below. We may require you to verify your identity before processing your request.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including India. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. By using this service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.
Children's Privacy
This service is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page and update the effective date. Your continued use of this service after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Bharat Samachar Network 7, Kasturba Gandhi Road, 2nd Floor, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi, 110001, India.