Privacy Policy
Bharat Local News Network ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you access or use our online platform for local reporting, city news coverage, district updates, hometown stories, regional news distribution, community bulletin publication, suburban news reporting, village updates, and investigative local journalism.
Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide to us directly when using our service, such as your name, email address, and any other details you share when submitting inquiries, feedback, or contributions. Additionally, we may collect certain information automatically through your use of our site, including IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior, in order to improve user experience and maintain security.
Use of Your Information
The information we gather is used primarily to provide and enhance our services, communicate with you, administer your requests, and comply with legal obligations. We may use personal data to personalize your experience, deliver relevant news and updates, respond to your inquiries, and analyze usage patterns to improve the content and functionality of our platform.
Legal Basis for Processing
In accordance with data protection laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your personal data based on your consent, fulfillment of contractual obligations, legitimate interests in providing and improving our platform, or compliance with legal requirements.
Disclosure of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. Personal information may be shared with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our platform, conducting business, or servicing you, provided they agree to keep such information confidential and use it solely for the purposes we specify. We may also disclose information to comply with legal obligations, enforce our policies, or protect the rights, property, or safety of Bharat Local News Network, our users, or others.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. Despite our efforts to ensure the security of your data, no method of transmission or electronic storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, erase, restrict processing, object to processing, and data portability. You may withdraw your consent at any time where processing is based on consent. To exercise these rights, you may contact us in writing at our physical address.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and deliver personalized content. You have the option to manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Third-Party Links
Our platform may contain links to external websites or services not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party sites and encourage you to review their policies separately.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If we become aware that personal data of a child has been collected without consent, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Information
For any questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us by mail at:
Bharat Local News Network
47 Nehru Street, 3rd Floor,
Pune, Maharashtra, 411001
India