Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 23, 2025
Welcome to Bol Chaal News. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Register for an account
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Submit news tips or content
- Participate in surveys or contests
- Contact us with inquiries
- Post comments on our articles
This information may include your name, email address, phone number, location, and any other information you choose to provide.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring websites
- Geographic location (country/city level)
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Process and fulfill your requests
- Send you newsletters and updates
- Respond to your comments and inquiries
- Personalize your experience
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns
- Protect against unauthorized access and activities
- Comply with legal obligations
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your browsing activities. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information in the following situations:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors and service providers who perform services on our behalf.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as a business asset.
- With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when we have your consent to do so.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access to your personal information
- Correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion of your personal information
- Restriction of processing
- Data portability
- Objection to processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Bol Chaal News
123 Media Avenue, Shimla
Himachal Pradesh, 171001
India
Email: privacy@bolchaalnews.com
Phone: +91 1234 567890