Introduction
Welcome to Newsnidan. Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what personal and non-personal information we collect, why we collect it, how we use and store it, with whom we share it, and the choices you have regarding your information. This policy applies to all visitors and users of www.newsnidan.com and related services (collectively, the “Service”).
Information We Collect
We collect two broad types of information:
1. Information You Provide Directly
When you interact with Newsnidan, you may provide us with information voluntarily, such as:
- Contact details: name, email address (for newsletter sign-ups, comments, feedback, or contact form submissions).
- Contributions: story tips, uploaded images or documents, user-generated content submitted to us.
- Account information: if you create an account or login (username, password — stored securely).
2. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our site, we and our partners automatically collect certain information. This includes:
- Device and browser data: IP address, browser type, device model, operating system, screen resolution.
- Usage data: pages visited, time spent on pages, referral URLs, clickstream data, scroll depth, and interaction events.
- Location data: approximate location derived from IP address (not precise GPS unless you provide it).
- Cookies and similar technologies: see the Cookies section below.
How We Use Your Information
We use information for lawful and legitimate purposes, including:
- To provide and improve the Service: personalize content, enhance user experience, fix bugs, and analyze usage trends.
- Communication: respond to queries, deliver newsletters, notifications, and administrative messages.
- Content moderation: review and moderate user-submitted content to prevent abuse.
- Security & fraud prevention: detect and prevent unauthorized access and protect our site and users.
- Advertising and analytics: deliver relevant ads (where applicable) and measure campaign performance. Third-party vendors may be used for these services (see below).
- Legal compliance: comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights.
Cookies, Tracking & Similar Technologies
We and our partners use cookies, web beacons, local storage, and similar technologies to collect and store information about your activity. This helps us:
- Remember your preferences and settings.
- Understand how readers interact with our content.
- Show relevant advertising when applicable.
Types of cookies we use
- Essential cookies: required for site functionality (e.g., session management).
- Performance and analytics cookies: collect anonymous usage data to help improve the site.
- Preference cookies: remember user choices such as language or region preferences.
- Advertising/marketing cookies: used by third-party advertising partners to deliver more relevant ads.
You can control cookies via your browser settings and opt-out tools provided by vendors. Note: disabling some cookies may limit functionality or personalize features.
Third-Party Services & Links
We work with trusted third-party service providers to run analytics, advertising, content delivery, and other functions. These providers may collect data when you use the Service. Examples include Google Analytics, ad networks, and social media platforms. We do not control third-party practices — please review their privacy policies for details.
Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
Advertising & Personalization
If advertising is displayed on our platform, we may work with advertising partners that collect information to show ads that are more relevant to you. You can opt out of interest-based advertising using industry tools (for example, the Digital Advertising Alliance or your device’s ad settings) and ad vendor opt-out pages.
How We Share & Disclose Information
We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- With service providers: vendors who perform services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, email delivery).
- For legal reasons: to comply with applicable laws, respond to lawful requests (e.g., subpoenas), or to protect rights and safety.
- Business transfers: in connection with a merger, sale, or reorganization of our business (users will be notified where required by law).
- With your consent: when you agree to share information for a specific purpose.
We do not sell personal data as that term is commonly defined. If this changes, we will update this policy and provide notice as required.
Data Retention & Security
Data retention: We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Retention periods vary by data type (e.g., account data while account is active; comment data as long as the comment remains published).
Security: We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no system is completely secure — if you suspect a security issue, contact us immediately (see Contact below).
Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights in relation to your personal data:
- Access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal exceptions).
- Restriction: request restriction of certain processing activities.
- Portability: request a portable copy of your data in a structured format.
- Object: object to certain types of processing, including profiling and direct marketing.
To exercise any rights, contact us at privacy@newsnidan.com. We will verify your identity before processing requests. We aim to respond within a reasonable time and as required by law (typically within 30 days where applicable).
Privacy for Children
Our Service is not intended for children under 13 (or higher age as required in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us and we will take prompt steps to delete the information.
International Data Transfers
Newsnidan is based in India. If you are located outside India, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in India or other countries where our service providers operate. We take steps to ensure adequate protections are in place when transferring information internationally.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will post the updated policy with a new effective date and, when appropriate, provide additional notice (for example, via a prominent notice on the site or by email). Continued use of the Service after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact & Complaints
If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our privacy team:
Email: privacy@newsnidan.com
Editorial / Corrections: editor@newsnidan.com
General / Business: contact@newsnidan.com
If you are located in a jurisdiction with a supervisory authority, you may also lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority if you believe your rights were not handled properly. We ask that you contact us first so we can try to resolve your concerns directly.
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Final Note
We are committed to protecting your privacy and are continually working to improve our practices. Thank you for trusting Newsnidan for your news needs.