Privacy Policy of Digital Bharat Khabar

Effective Date: 21.06.2025

At Digital Bharat Khabar, accessible from https://www.digitalbharatkhabar.com, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that are collected and recorded by Digital Bharat Khabar and how we use it.

This policy has been created to inform you about your rights, our data protection obligations, and the way we handle, store, and process your data. By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

1. About Digital Bharat Khabar

Digital Bharat Khabar is an independent news blog providing authentic news content, articles, and reports related to national, international, technology, economy, and political developments. We operate with full journalistic integrity while ensuring our users’ data is safe and secured.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal information:

2.1 Personal Identification Information

Name
Email address
Contact number (only if shared voluntarily)
Location (if shared or derived from IP)

2.2 Non-Personal Identification Information

Browser type
Device information
Operating system
Language preferences
Referring URLs
Access times

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect information about the devices you use to access our website, including:

IP address
Unique device identifiers
Web browser characteristics
Date/time of access
Clickstream data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

To provide, operate, and maintain our website
To improve, personalize, and expand our content and services
To analyze usage trends and enhance user experience
To respond to your comments, questions, and provide customer service
To send newsletters and email notifications (only if opted-in)
To monitor and prevent fraudulent activities
To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Data Collection (Under GDPR)

We collect and use personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Consent – when you voluntarily provide data (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter).
Contractual necessity – when information is needed to deliver services you requested.
Legitimate interests – for analyzing site usage and improving our services.
Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share data with:

Third-party service providers (e.g., analytics, hosting, and email services)
Advertising partners (e.g., Google AdSense, if integrated)
Legal authorities in case of legal obligations or to protect our legal rights

Each third-party partner is obligated to handle your information securely and lawfully under binding agreements.

6. Cookies and Web Beacons

Digital Bharat Khabar uses cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your browser when you visit our website.

6.1 Types of Cookies Used

Essential cookies – necessary for the operation of the site.
Performance cookies – for analytics and understanding user behavior.
Functional cookies – remember your preferences and settings.
Advertising cookies – deliver relevant advertisements (if applicable).

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect the functionality of certain parts of our website.

7. Third-Party Privacy Policies

Digital Bharat Khabar’s Privacy Policy does not apply to other websites or advertisers. We may use third-party services like:

Google Analytics
Google AdSense
Facebook Pixel
Mailchimp (for newsletter management)

These platforms have their own privacy policies. Please consult them for detailed information:

8. Email Communication and Newsletter

If you opt to receive newsletters, we may send periodic emails. These emails may include news updates, promotional offers, or other related content.

You can unsubscribe at any time by:

Clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in the footer of our emails
Contacting us directly at contact@digitalbharatkhabar.com

9. Data Security

We take your data security seriously. We employ:

SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption
Regular security scanning
Firewall and anti-virus protections
Password-protected databases

Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Data Retention Policy

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to:

Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Data collected through analytics may be retained indefinitely in anonymized form.

11. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location (EU, UK, California, India), you have the following rights:

11.1 GDPR Rights (for EU/EEA Users):

Right to access
Right to rectification
Right to erasure
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object

11.2 CPRA Rights (for California Users):

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to delete personal information
Right to opt out of sale of personal data
Right to non-discrimination

11.3 Indian IT Rules (2021):

Right to access information collected
Right to withdraw consent
Right to correction and erasure of personal information

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at privacy@digitalbharatkhabar.com

12. Children’s Information

Digital Bharat Khabar does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has provided such information, please contact us and we will delete it immediately.

13. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. If we transfer your data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs)

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.

If the changes are significant, we may notify you through email or a prominent notice on our homepage.

15. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage users to read the privacy policies of every external site they visit.

16. Affiliate Links and Sponsored Content

We may engage in affiliate marketing, where we earn a commission for clicks or purchases made through links on our site. Sponsored articles or content will be clearly marked.