Effective Date: February 10, 2025
1. Introduction
DeshSarokar is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of its users and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website, deshsarokar.com, and other associated services (collectively referred to as the “Services”). Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information:
We do not collect personal information from readers, as there is no sign-in system on our website.
2.2 Usage and Log Data:
We may collect information that your browser or mobile device sends when you access our Services (“Usage Data”). This data may include your IP address, browser type, browser version, pages visited, time and date of your visit, and time spent on those pages.
2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies:
We may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and gather information about how you use our Services. These technologies may automatically collect information when you access or use our Services. We also use Google Analytics to gather non-personally identifiable information to improve user experience. You can review Google Analytics’ privacy policy here: Google Analytics Privacy Policy.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for various purposes, including:
- Providing and maintaining our Services
- Personalizing and improving your experience
- Analyzing and understanding how our Services are used
- Protecting our rights, property, and safety, as well as those of users and others
- Complying with legal obligations
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
4.1 Service Providers:
We do not share any reader information with third parties.
4.2 Legal Compliance:
We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests from public authorities, such as court orders or government agencies.
4.3 Business Transfers:
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. Notice will be provided before any such transfer occurs.
5. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
6. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
7. Privacy in News Reporting
7.1 Confidentiality of Sources:
We respect the confidentiality of news sources. We will not disclose their identity without their consent.
7.2 Victims and Accused:
We maintain the confidentiality of victims of violence and abuse. The identity of accused persons will generally remain confidential unless they are public officials or celebrities, subject to editorial discretion.
7.3 Children’s Privacy:
We take special precautions when reporting about children. If children are featured in our news, we obtain consent from their families and schools.
8. Your Rights and Choices
You have certain rights regarding your information, including the right to:
- Access, correct, update, or delete your information
- Object to or restrict certain processing activities
To exercise these rights, please contact us at deshsarokar@gmail.com.
9. Data Deletion
Users may request the deletion of their information by submitting a formal request via any communication medium. The deletion process will commence after we confirm the request via the user’s email.
10. Cookies Policy
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some parts of our Services may not function properly.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of our Services after such changes will signify your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
DeshSarokar
Email: deshsarokar@gmail.com
Website: https://deshsarokar.com
Thank you for trusting DeshSarokar with your news consumption.