Privacy Policy for Sachcha Samachar

Effective Date: December 9, 2024

At Sachcha Samachar, accessible from https://www.sachchasamachar.com, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information that are collected and recorded by Sachcha Samachar and how we use it. By using our website, you agree to the terms and conditions set forth in this Privacy Policy.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, feel free to contact us at SachchaSamacharDesk@gmail.com.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal and non-personal data from visitors to our website. The types of information that may be collected include:

Personal Identification Information: We may collect your name, email address, and other contact details when you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter, fill out forms, or interact with the blog.
Non-Personal Identification Information: This includes browser type, language preference, referring site, date and time of your visit, and any clickstream data. This information is collected automatically and does not personally identify you.
Cookies: We use cookies (small data files) to enhance user experience. Please refer to our Cookies section for more details on how we use cookies.

2. How We Use the Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including:

To provide and maintain our website and services.
To improve the quality and performance of the website.
To personalize content and advertisements for you.
To analyze website traffic and user behavior through analytics tools.
To send promotional emails or newsletters to you (if you’ve subscribed).
To comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

3. Cookies

Sachcha Samachar uses cookies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. A cookie is a small text file that is placed on your device by your browser. The cookies we use allow us to recognize your preferences and activities across different pages of our site.

Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are required for the basic functioning of our website.
- Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us track and analyze visitor behavior, such as Google Analytics.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used for displaying ads and tracking user interactions with ads. Google AdSense and other third-party ad networks may use cookies to deliver personalized ads to you.

By using our site, you consent to the use of cookies. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on the website.

4. Third-Party Tools and Advertisements

We use third-party services, such as Google AdSense, for displaying advertisements on our website. These third-party vendors may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your previous visits to our site or other sites on the internet.

Google AdSense: We are an AdSense publisher, and as such, Google may use cookies to deliver personalized ads to you. Google’s use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads based on your visits to Sachcha Samachar and other websites. You can opt out of personalized ads by visiting the Google Ad Settings page.
Other Third-Party Services: In addition to AdSense, we may use other third-party tools such as analytics services, social media plugins, or marketing platforms. These tools may collect data about your browsing behavior, such as IP addresses, browser type, and geographic location.

These third-party services are governed by their own privacy policies, and we recommend that you review them.

5. Google AdSense and User Consent

We comply with Google AdSense policies, which require transparency in how user data is used for personalized advertising. To ensure compliance with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other privacy laws, we:

Obtain user consent before collecting personal data.
Offer users an easy way to manage or opt out of personalized ads (through Google’s Ad Settings).
Provide clear information about the types of data we collect, how it’s used, and with whom it’s shared.

6. Analytics

We use Google Analytics and other similar tools to collect non-personal information about user behavior on our site. This data is used to understand how visitors interact with our content, improve site performance, and identify trends. Google Analytics collects data such as IP addresses, pages visited, and the duration of visits. This information is anonymized and cannot be traced back to an individual user.

For more information on how Google Analytics collects and processes data, you can visit the Google Analytics Privacy Policy.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When your personal data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. User Rights

Under data protection laws such as the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act), you have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit the processing of your personal data.
Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data, especially for marketing purposes.
Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at SachchaSamacharDesk@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable law.

9. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to ensure the protection of your personal data. However, please be aware that no data transmission over the internet is entirely secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted to or from our site.

10. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

For California residents, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants certain rights regarding your personal information. If you are a resident of California, you have the right to:

Request Information: You can request details about the personal data we have collected about you in the past 12 months.
Delete Personal Information: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
Opt-Out of Sale of Personal Information: If applicable, you have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal data.

To exercise your rights under the CCPA, please contact us at SachchaSamacharDesk@gmail.com.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the revised policy on this page with a new “Effective Date” at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: SachchaSamacharDesk@gmail.com

Website: https://www.sachchasamachar.com

By using the services provided by Sachcha Samachar, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.