Privacy Policy

Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how Spandana News collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects personal data when you access or use our website, mobile applications, digital platforms, newsletters, and services.

We handle personal data in accordance with applicable Indian laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, the Information Technology Act, 2000, and associated rules.

By using the platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the platform.

Who We Are

For the purposes of applicable data protection law, Spandana News determines the purpose and means of processing personal data collected through the platform.

Contact email: info@spandananews.com

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to personal data collected through the platform when you read content, register, subscribe to updates, submit content or tips, participate in polls or surveys, post comments, or otherwise interact with us.

The platform may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, embedded players, and advertisements. This policy does not apply to those third parties.

Personal Data We Collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:

• Account and registration data such as name, email address, mobile number, username, and password.
• Communication data such as feedback, queries, complaints, and correspondence.
• User-generated content such as comments, opinions, photographs, videos, news tips, or other material you submit.
• Subscription and payment-related information where applicable, while payment card details are processed by payment partners and not stored by us.
• Survey, contest, and event data you provide voluntarily.
• Device and log data such as IP address, browser, operating system, device identifiers, ISP, referring pages, date/time stamps, and clickstream data.
• Usage data such as pages viewed, videos watched, time spent, searches, and interaction patterns.
• Approximate location data derived from IP address.
• Cookies and similar technology data.
• Information from third-party services such as social login providers, analytics partners, or advertising partners where permitted.

How and Why We Use Personal Data

We process personal data only for lawful and specified purposes, including to:

• Provide, operate, personalise, and improve the platform and editorial services.
• Create and manage accounts, subscriptions, and preferences.
• Deliver newsletters, alerts, and updates requested by users.
• Respond to queries, feedback, complaints, and grievances.
• Display and measure advertising, including personalised advertising where consent is required and obtained.
• Conduct analytics, research, and audience measurement.
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, security incidents, and technical issues.
• Comply with applicable laws, legal processes, and lawful requests from authorities.

Legal Basis and Consent

Where required, we process personal data on the basis of consent that is free, specific, informed, unconditional, unambiguous, and given through clear affirmative action.

We do not use pre-ticked boxes, bundled consent, or deceptive design patterns to obtain consent.

Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the following rights:

• Access a summary of personal data we hold and processing activities we undertake.
• Request correction, completion, updating, or erasure of eligible personal data.
• Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting lawful processing carried out before withdrawal.
• Raise a grievance regarding processing of your personal data.
• Nominate another individual to exercise your rights in the event of death or incapacity.

How We Share Personal Data

We do not sell personal data. We may share personal data only to the extent necessary and under appropriate safeguards with service providers, advertising and measurement partners, affiliated entities, legal authorities, and parties involved in business transfers.

Service providers may include hosting, cloud storage, content delivery, analytics, email delivery, customer support, and payment processing partners.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, provide services, and comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.

When personal data is no longer required and no legal requirement applies, we erase or anonymise it.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to operate the platform, remember preferences, analyse traffic, and deliver relevant content and advertising.

For more detail, please review our Cookie Policy.

International Data Transfers

We are based in India and primarily process personal data within India. Some service providers may store or process data on servers outside India.

Where this happens, data is transferred only in accordance with applicable law and with appropriate contractual and security safeguards.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational safeguards, including access controls, encryption where appropriate, and secure infrastructure.

No method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Data

The platform is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children.

We do not knowingly process personal data of a child under 18 without verifiable consent of a parent or lawful guardian, and we do not undertake tracking, behavioural monitoring, or targeted advertising directed at children.

Grievance Officer and Contact

For questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact:

Grievance Officer: Spandana News Grievance Officer

Email: info@spandananews.com

Address: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

We will acknowledge and respond within timelines prescribed under applicable law.

Changes and Governing Law

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in practices, technology, law, or operations.

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India, and disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of competent courts in Karnataka, India.