Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Last updated: October 21, 2025

Quick Summary

We collect minimal personal information, use it only to improve our services, and never sell your data to third parties. We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Create an account or user profile
  • Subscribe to our newsletter or notifications
  • Contact us for support or feedback
  • Participate in surveys or research
  • Customize your news preferences
  • Save articles or create reading lists

This information may include your name, email address, preferences, and any other information you choose to provide.

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage:

  • Device information (type, operating system, browser)
  • IP address and general location (city/country level)
  • Pages visited and time spent on our site
  • Referring website and search terms used
  • News articles read and interaction patterns
  • Technical logs and error reports

1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

Essential Cookies

Required for basic website functionality and security.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use our website (Google Analytics).

Advertising Cookies

Used by Google AdSense to show relevant advertisements.

Preference Cookies

Remember your settings and preferences for a better experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Service Delivery

  • • Provide personalized news content
  • • Deliver breaking news alerts
  • • Maintain your account and preferences
  • • Process your requests and inquiries

Service Improvement

  • • Analyze usage patterns and trends
  • • Improve our AI algorithms
  • • Enhance user experience
  • • Develop new features

Communication

  • • Send important service updates
  • • Respond to your inquiries
  • • Provide customer support
  • • Share relevant news updates

Legal Compliance

  • • Comply with legal obligations
  • • Protect our rights and interests
  • • Prevent fraud and abuse
  • • Ensure platform security

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

We Never Sell Your Data

Unlike many other platforms, we do not sell your personal information to advertisers or data brokers. Your privacy is not a commodity to us.

3.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform:

  • Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers
  • Analytics services (Google Analytics)
  • Advertising networks (Google AdSense)
  • Email delivery services
  • Customer support platforms

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public.

4. Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information:

Security Measures

  • Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols
  • Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can view your information
  • Regular Audits: We regularly audit our security practices and systems
  • Secure Infrastructure: Our servers are hosted on secure, certified platforms
  • Data Minimization: We collect only the minimum information necessary

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have several rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Portability

Request a copy of your personal information in a portable format.

Correction

Update or correct inaccurate personal information.

Deletion

Request deletion of your personal information (right to be forgotten).

Opt-out

Unsubscribe from marketing communications and newsletters.

Cookie Management

Control cookie settings through your browser or our cookie preferences.

6. Third-Party Services

Our website integrates with several third-party services that have their own privacy policies:

Google Services

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

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

Privacy Contact Information

📋Data Protection Officer: dpo@bharatsayz.com
⚖️Legal Inquiries: legal@bharatsayz.com

GDPR Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. If you are a resident of the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR that are outlined above.