At Marathi Samachar, your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This policy outlines how we handle your personal information when you use our website. We encourage you to read through this to understand how we protect your data.
Indian Privacy Laws – Information Technology (IT) Act 2000 & IT Rules 2011
In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, we ensure the protection of sensitive personal data. Sensitive Personal Data or Information (SPDI) refers to data such as passwords, financial information, physical, physiological, or mental health conditions, and biometric data.
Consent
By accessing and using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to our Privacy Policy. If you do not consent to any part of this policy, we recommend you discontinue use of our website.
Information We Collect
When you visit Marathi Samachar, we may collect the following types of information:
Personal Identifiable Information (PII): This may include your name, email address, and any other details you provide when subscribing to our newsletters, leaving comments, or contacting us.
Non-Personal Information: This includes browser type, IP address, time zone settings, and other technical data collected automatically to improve the website's performance and user experience.
We collect information to: Provide relevant news updates and content.
Improve the website and offer personalized experiences.
Communicate with you effectively.
CCPA Privacy Rights (Do Not Sell My Personal Information)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:
Request the disclosure of personal information we collect about you.
Request deletion of your personal data.
Opt-out of the sale of your personal information.
Note: We do not sell any personal data to third parties. If you wish to exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us directly.
GDPR Data Protection Rights
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), under the General Data
Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request corrections to any incorrect or incomplete data.
Request deletion of your personal data under specific circumstances.
Object to the processing of your personal data or request restricted processing.
Receive a copy of your data in a machine-readable format (data portability).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us
Children’s Information
Protecting children online is crucial to us. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If you believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. We will promptly take steps to remove that information from our records.
Access to Personal Information
You have the right to request access to the personal information we store about you. If you need to update or correct your data, or if you wish to have your data removed, feel free to reach out. We take privacy requests seriously and will respond in accordance with applicable laws.
Cookie Policy
Marathi Samachar uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand user behavior, track website performance, and personalize content. We use cookies for:
Session Management: Keeping you logged in as you navigate the site.
Analytics: Collecting data on how you use our website, helping us make improvements.
Customization: Personalizing content based on your preferences and usage patterns.
You can choose to disable cookies via your browser settings. However, this may affect your ability to fully access certain features of our website.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies when visiting them.
We hope this gives you a clear understanding of how we manage your data at Marathi Samachar. Should you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us.
