Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
1.1 At SwarajyaTimes.in, we are fully committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy.
1.2 This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our website.
1.3 We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. When you first visit our website, we’ll ask for your consent to use cookies.
1.4 You have complete control over your data, and you can opt out of marketing emails or withdraw your consent at any time.
2. How We Use Your Data
2.1 We may use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To analyze how users interact with our website (usage data)
- To manage your user account or profile (account/profile data)
- To operate, improve, and secure our services (service data)
- To collect feedback and inquiries (enquiry data)
- To maintain communication with you (customer relationship data)
- To process transactions or advertising services (transaction data)
- To send newsletters, updates, and promotional information (notification data)
2.2 We only process your personal data when we have a lawful basis — either with your consent or when necessary for our legitimate business interests.
2.3 Your data may also be used for legal compliance, risk management, or to protect against fraudulent activities.
3. Keeping Your Information Safe
We take strict security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. We do not share your personal data with any third party unless it’s required by law or necessary to provide our services.
4. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. You can also request restriction or objection to processing. To exercise these rights, contact us through our website’s contact page.
5. Sharing Your Personal Information
5.1 We may share your data with group companies or affiliates when required to operate our business lawfully.
5.2 We may share data with legal advisors or insurers for compliance or risk management purposes.
5.3 Service providers and subcontractors may access limited data only when necessary to perform certain services on our behalf.
5.4 Financial transactions on our website (if applicable) may be handled by third-party payment processors. Only essential transaction data will be shared.
5.5 Inquiries or service requests may be shared with trusted third-party vendors who help us deliver content or services, in accordance with their own privacy policies.
5.6 We may disclose your personal information if required by law, to protect our legal rights, or to prevent potential harm to others.
6. International Data Transfers
6.1 Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside India when necessary.
6.2 We ensure that any such transfers comply with applicable data protection standards.
6.3 Our hosting providers and service partners may store data in regions with adequate data protection laws.
6.4 If we work with international suppliers, we ensure they follow strong contractual data protection obligations.
6.5 Please note that any public information shared on our website (like comments or social media posts) may be visible globally.
7. Retaining and Deleting Personal Data
7.1 We keep your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
7.2 Generally, we retain data for at least 30 days, unless you request earlier deletion.
7.3 Data retention may vary depending on legal, operational, or service-related requirements.
7.4 We may retain certain data longer when required to comply with laws, prevent fraud, or resolve disputes.
8. Policy Updates
8.1 We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect new practices or regulatory changes.
8.2 Updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it regularly.
8.3 If major changes are made, we may notify you via email, social media, or an announcement on our website.
9. Your Data Protection Rights
9.1 Under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict processing
- Object to certain uses
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent
- File a complaint with a data authority
9.2 To exercise these rights, you may contact us directly through our contact page. We will respond promptly in accordance with legal requirements.
10. About Cookies
10.1 Cookies are small text files placed on your device by our website. They help us provide a better browsing experience.
10.2 We use both persistent and session cookies. Persistent cookies remain stored until deleted manually or expired; session cookies are automatically removed when you close your browser.
10.3 Cookies don’t personally identify you, but may link to other data you have shared with us.
11. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for:
- Authentication and login sessions
- Website security and fraud prevention
- Personalization of content
- Analytics to understand visitor behavior
- Advertising to display relevant content
- Remembering user preferences
12. Cookies from Our Service Providers
12.1 We use third-party tools like Google Analytics, Google AdSense, and Meta (Facebook) Pixel to analyze user behavior and improve ad performance.
12.2 These providers may use cookies to collect non-personal data about your interactions. You can review:
- Google Privacy Policy
- Meta Privacy Policy
12.3 You can opt out of interest-based advertising through Google Ads Settings or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out tool.
13. Managing Cookies
13.1 You can delete or block cookies through your browser settings. Below are helpful links for managing cookies:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Microsoft Edge
- Apple Safari
13.2 Disabling cookies may impact website performance or limit functionality.
14. Our Information
14.1 This website is owned and operated by Swarajya Times Digital Media.
14.2 You can contact us:
- Through our Contact Page
- Or by email at: info@swarajyatimes.in
GDPR & Data Protection Compliance
We comply with all applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where relevant.
If you have any privacy concerns or complaints, please contact us, and we’ll respond promptly and respectfully.
