Privacy Policy – Aakash News Agency

Effective Date: October 5, 2024
Last Updated: June 22, 2025

At Aakash News Agency, your privacy is our priority. We are committed to protecting the information you share with us and being transparent about how we collect, use, and store your data. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding personal data collection across our platforms, including website, mobile apps, email services, and social media interactions.

1. Who We Are

Aakash News Agency is a multilingual digital media platform headquartered in India, delivering breaking news and analytical journalism in English, Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, Assamese, Greek, Arabic, French, Latin, Lao, Pashto, Gujarati, and more. We operate with transparency, editorial integrity, and data accountability.

2. What Data We Collect

• Personal Data:

  Name, email address, phone number (only when voluntarily provided via contact forms, subscriptions, or feedback).

• Usage Data:

  IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent, language preferences.

• Device Information:

  Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers.

• Location Data:

  Approximate geolocation (to personalize regional content).

• Cookies & Trackers:

  To enhance your experience and deliver personalized ads and content.

3. How We Use Your Data

• To provide you with personalized and multilingual news content

• To send newsletters, push notifications, and alerts based on your interests

• To respond to your queries, feedback, and complaints

• To improve our editorial services, website performance, and reader experience

• To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud

• For advertisement targeting in compliance with Google AdSense policies

4. Legal Basis for Processing

• Your explicit consent (e.g., newsletter subscriptions)

• Our legitimate interest in providing a secure and customized user experience

• Compliance with legal obligations under applicable laws (GDPR, IT Act)

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

• Site performance optimization

• Measuring traffic and engagement (via Google Analytics and similar tools)

• Personalizing ads shown via Google AdSense

• Language preference and content customization

You can manage or disable cookies at any time via your browser settings.

6. Sharing of Data

• Service providers (e.g., email platforms, analytics tools, cloud services) under strict confidentiality agreements

• Law enforcement or government bodies, when legally required

• Advertisers, only in anonymized and aggregated form (e.g., language preference, region)

7. Your Rights

Under global data protection regulations (like GDPR), you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion ("Right to be forgotten")

• Withdraw consent for newsletters and marketing

• Object to profiling or automated decision-making

To exercise any of these rights, email us at privacy@aakashnews.com.

8. Data Security

• HTTPS encryption

• Secure access protocols

• Firewall and anti-malware protections

• Restricted access to editorial and user systems

9. Children’s Privacy

Our content is not directed to individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have done so, contact us immediately.

10. International Users

If you are accessing our services from outside India, please note that your data will be processed and stored in India and may be subject to Indian laws.

11. Third-Party Links

Our platform may link to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies separately.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal changes or service enhancements. All changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

13. Contact Us