Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026 • Effective Date: January 1, 2026
1. Information We Collect
When you browse our portal, subscribe to newsletters, participate in interactive community polls, or submit citizen journalism news tips, we may collect:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, and phone number when explicitly provided through contact or news submission forms.
- Device & Analytics Data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and page visit duration to optimize delivery speed and user experience.
- Preferences: Preferred language setting (English, Punjabi, or Hindi) and dark/light theme mode, stored locally on your device.
2. How We Use Your Information
We process your data strictly to fulfill journalistic services, improve performance, and provide personalized news:
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use necessary session cookies and analytics beacons to measure article viewership metrics and retain reader preferences across page loads. You can manage or disable cookie preferences at any time in your browser settings.
4. Data Protection & User Rights
In accordance with Indian Information Technology (IT) rules and international data protection standards, you have the right to request access to your stored personal records, request immediate deletion, or unsubscribe from newsletter digests with a single click.
For any privacy inquiries or grievance redressal, please write to our Data Protection Officer at: privacy@aakshnews.com.