We care a lot about your privacy at Newslytoday.com. Here’s the big picture: we only ask for the details we need—your name, email, comments, and some info about your device like your IP address or browser. That’s it. We want to make sure you are comfortable with us using your information. We only use your data for the reasons we explain here and we use things like cookies and other tools from companies, like Google to help make the website work better and keep everything running okay. You have rights under law (DPDP Act 2023)—like accessing, fixing, deleting, or downloading your data. We don’t keep your info longer than necessary and we try hard to keep it safe. If you use the site, you’re agreeing to these rules. Take a look at this policy now and then, since we might update it.
1. Scope and Applicability
This policy covers anyone visiting or using newslytoday.com, whether you’re just browsing or leaving a comment. It applies to data you give us directly (like through contact forms or comments), and data we collect automatically (like cookies). We follow guidelines (GIGW), which ask public websites to have a clear privacy policy. Using the site means you’re okay with how we handle your info.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Data: If you provide your name or email address we collect that information and the same applies to any comments you leave or posts you make publicly on our site.
Usage & Technical Data: We gather information, like your IP address, browser pages you viewed clicks and timestamps to help make our site faster and safer.
Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies to remember your settings and figure out what works on our site including session cookies and persistent cookies and tools like pixel tags with help from our partners, like Google Analytics.
Other Data: Signing up for a newsletter or filling out a form? We may collect some basic profile info. We don’t collect sensitive stuff like your health or financial data.
3. Lawful Basis / Consent
Under DPDP Act, we only handle your data with your clear consent, or if the law says it’s okay. If you send us a form or comment, you’re giving us permission to use it as explained. You can revoke that permission at any time—just reach out (see Section 16). We always try to keep the data we collect limited to what’s necessary.
4. Purposes of Processing
This is why we use your info:
Service Provision: The person in charge of the website is responsible, for running the site responding to requests and offering content to the users of the website.
Analytics and Improvement: We look at how people use the site with Google Analytics so we can make the site better, for the people who use the site.
Advertising and Marketing: Showing you relevant ads and measuring their impact (no targeting sensitive topics like health or religion).
Communication: When you subscribe the company will send you newsletters or important updates.
Security and Legal Compliance: Preventing abuse following our terms and adhering to rules is what we focus on.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are files that are saved on your device and we use cookies to remember your settings. We use cookies to track traffic and improve the site, with analytics and cookies can be turned off in your browser but some site features might not work if you do that with cookies.
6. Third-Party Services and Affiliates
We work with companies like Google Analytics and AdSense to track statistics and show advertisements. Google Analytics and AdSense have their ways of using data. You should look at the privacy policies of Google Analytics and AdSense to get more information. Sometimes our affiliates or sponsors get some information from us, like where someone came from to get to our website. We only give Google Analytics and AdSense the information they need. We ask them to use it only for the things we agreed on with Google Analytics and AdSense.
7. Data Retention
We keep your information for long as we need it for the reasons we mentioned above or for legal reasons.
User account/profile data: They usually keep information for 3 to 5 years after the account is closed. This is, for legal compliance and recovery of the account.
Contact forms: 1–2 years, to manage requests.
User comments: Until you ask us to delete them.
Cookies: When you use cookies session cookies are the kind that go away when you close your browser. Cookies, like persistent cookies stay on your computer for about 1 to 2 years.
Analytics data: It has been 26 months that is what Google says is the default time.
Server logs: 6–12 months is ideal, for both security and troubleshooting purposes.
Email newsletter info: Until you unsubscribe, plus one year.
Sometimes the law requires us to keep info longer, especially when resolving disputes.
8. Your Rights
| Item | Retention Period | Rationale (Legal/Business) |
|---|---|---|
| DMCA Takedown Notices | 3–5 years | For legal evidence if disputed; required for audit of safe harbor. |
| Counter‑Notices | 3–5 years | Same reason: track disputes and safe-harbor compliance. |
| Logs (Access, IP, etc.) | 6–12 months | Follows CERT-In recommendation (6 mo); aids security and abuse tracking. |
| Copies of Removed Content | 6–12 months | Holds evidence in case of counter-claims; then purged if no dispute. |
| Correspondence Records | 3–5 years | All related emails and communications for audit and defense. |
9. Security Measures
We want to keep your information safe. So we do what other companies do to protect your data. We use something called SSL encryption. We also have servers and firewalls. Our staff updates the software regularly. Only people we trust can see your information. When you fill out forms on our website your information is sent to us in a way. No computer system is completely safe. We try our best. We follow the rules set by CERT-In and DPDP. If you have a password or an account with us please keep it in a place. Remember, your password and account are like keys, to your information so keep them safe. We are talking about your password and account so make sure you do not share them with anyone.
10. Children’s Data (Age 13+)
Our site is meant for everyone over 13. We don’t knowingly collect info from anyone younger without a parent’s consent. Under law, we need proven parental consent for minors under 18.
11. Cross-Border Data Transfers
Sometimes your data gets sent outside (like to Google’s servers). In those cases, we make sure safeguards are in place, following the law. Using our site means you agree to this kind of data processing.
12. Automated Decision-Making
We don’t use fully automated systems to make decisions about you that have big impacts. Human judgment always plays a role when dealing with your personal info.
13. Breach Notification
If there’s a data breach, we’ll follow rules—let the authorities know quickly (usually within 6 hours), and notify you if needed. We log incidents carefully and work with investigators as required.
14. Links to Other Sites
We link to sites, like social media or partners and you should check the privacy practices of these external sites before sharing any data.
15. Changes to This Policy (Effective Date)
We update this Privacy Policy as needed. If we make a big change, we’ll let you know via the site or email.
16. Contact Information
Questions? Want to use your data rights? Reach us here:
Email: newslytoday2@gmail.com
Privacy Officer: Owner (Hir)
