Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [20/07/2026]

Welcome to Dhakar Samachar ("we," "our," "us," or "the Website"). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit or use our website [https://dhakarsamachar.in/].

By using our Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

a) Personal Information

When you voluntarily provide it, we may collect:

Full Name
Email Address
Mobile Number
Postal Address (if required)
Any information submitted through contact forms, grievance forms, or newsletter subscriptions

Providing this information is voluntary.

b) Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

IP Address
Browser type and version
Device information
Operating system
Date and time of visit
Pages viewed
Referral source
Session duration
Clickstream data

This information helps us improve our Website and enhance user experience.

c) Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Remember user preferences
Improve website functionality
Analyze website traffic
Measure website performance
Provide a better browsing experience

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features of the Website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

Provide access to our news content and services.
Respond to inquiries, feedback, and complaints.
Process subscriptions or newsletter requests.
Improve our Website and user experience.
Monitor website performance and security.
Detect fraud, misuse, or unauthorized activities.
Comply with legal obligations and government requirements.
Communicate important notices or updates regarding our services.

We use personal information only for lawful purposes and only to the extent necessary.

3. Sharing of Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal information.

Your information may be shared only with:

Website hosting providers
Analytics service providers
Email service providers
Technology partners assisting in website operations
Government authorities or law enforcement agencies where required by applicable law
Professional advisers such as auditors or legal consultants where necessary

All third parties are expected to protect your information in accordance with applicable laws.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

Provide our services;
Fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy;
Resolve disputes;
Comply with legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations.

When personal information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymize it.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and organizational measures to safeguard personal information against:

Unauthorized access
Loss
Misuse
Alteration
Disclosure
Destruction

While we strive to protect your information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of external websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing any personal information.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Website is intended for a general audience.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children below the age permitted under applicable law without appropriate consent. If we become aware that such information has been collected inadvertently, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

8. User Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

Request access to your personal information.
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Request deletion of your personal information, where legally permissible.
Withdraw consent for future processing where consent forms the legal basis.
Raise concerns regarding the handling of your personal information.

Requests may be submitted using the contact details provided below.

9. Grievance Officer

In accordance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, we have appointed a Grievance Officer to address complaints relating to our Website.

Name: [Grievance Officer Name]

Designation: Grievance Officer

Email: grievance@[yourdomain.com]

Address: [Complete Postal Address]

Complaints submitted to the Grievance Officer will generally be acknowledged within 24 hours and addressed within 15 days, subject to applicable law.

10. Compliance with Indian Laws

Our privacy practices are intended to comply with applicable Indian laws, including:

Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act)
Information Technology Act, 2000
Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, as amended
Other applicable laws and regulations governing digital publishers