Privacy Policy - Khaboreisamay.com

Last Updated: November 24, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Khabar Ei Samay (khaboreisamay.com) (“we,” “us,” or “our”), the operator of Khabar Ei Samay (khaboreisamay.com) (“Service”), collects, uses, shares, and protects your information. This policy applies to all visitors and users of our Service and is in compliance with Indian laws, including the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 (“SPDI Rules”).

By using our Service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our Service. The types of information we collect are:

A. Information You Provide to Us:

Personal Information (PI): This is information that can be used to identify you. We only collect this when you voluntarily provide it, such as when you:
- Post a comment (e.g., your name and email address).
- Subscribe to our newsletter (e.g., your email address).
- Contact us via our contact form (e.g., your name, email, and message).
Sensitive Personal Data or Information (SPDI): We do not typically collect SPDI (such as passwords, financial information, health conditions, biometric data, etc.). Please do not provide such information in comments or contact forms.

B. Information We Collect Automatically (Non-Personal Information):

Log Data: Like most websites, we automatically collect information that your browser sends. This may include your computer’s Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, the pages you visit on our Service, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other statistics.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies (like web beacons) to collect information about your browsing activities. This helps us personalize content, remember your preferences, and analyze our traffic.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes:

To Provide and Maintain Our Service: To display content, manage our website, and allow you to participate in interactive features like comments.
To Improve and Personalize: To understand how our users use the Service so we can improve it and personalize your experience (e.g., showing you relevant articles).
To Communicate With You: To respond to your comments or inquiries and to send you newsletters or marketing communications (if you have opted-in).
For Analytics: To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Service using tools like Google Analytics.
For Advertising: To display advertisements, including personalized ads, through third-party networks like Google AdSense.
For Security and Legal Compliance: To protect the security of our Service and to comply with our legal obligations under Indian law.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use them to enhance your user experience.

Session Cookies: These are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period and help us recognize you when you return.
Third-Party Cookies: Our partners (like advertisers and analytics providers) may also set cookies.
- Google Analytics: We use this to understand our website traffic. You can learn about Google’s practices here.
- Google AdSense: This service displays ads. Google may use the DoubleClick cookie to serve ads based on your visits to this and other sites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.

Your Choice: You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your Personal Information to others. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

With Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., website hosting, email delivery, analytics). These providers are obligated to protect your data.
For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid request from a government or law enforcement agency, as mandated under Indian law.
To Protect Rights: We may disclose information if we believe it’s necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action against illegal activities, suspected fraud, or potential threats to the safety of any person or the Service.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
With Your Consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

5. Data Security

We are committed to protecting your data. We implement “reasonable security practices and procedures” as required by the SPDI Rules, 2011. This includes:

Using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology to encrypt data in transit.
Implementing technical and organizational measures to protect data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, please be aware that 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.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your Personal Information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, or as required to comply with our legal obligations (e.g., to comply with applicable laws), resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

7. Your Rights

As a user, you have certain rights regarding your data:

Right to Access and Correct: You have the right to access the Personal Information we hold about you and to request that any inaccuracies be corrected.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on your consent to process your data (e.g., for newsletters), you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the email or contacting us.

To exercise these rights, please contact our Grievance Officer.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected such information without parental consent, we will take steps to remove it from our servers.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Service contains links to other websites (e.g., social media sites, advertisers) that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when they are posted on this page.

11. Grievance Officer (Data Protection)

In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the SPDI Rules, 2011, we have a Grievance Officer to address any discrepancies or grievances you may have regarding your information.