Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

राष्ट्रीय किरण is a digital news and information platform operated by Rashtriya Kiran Media. This Policy applies to visitors, registered users, newsletter or notification subscribers, and anyone who interacts with our Services.

If you do not agree with this Policy, please discontinue use of the Services. Where consent is required under applicable law, we will seek it before processing your information for that purpose.

2. Information we collect

We collect information in three main ways: information you provide, information collected automatically, and information from trusted third parties or service providers.

• Account information: name, mobile number, password (stored in hashed form), and preferences you set while registering or updating your profile.
• Communication data: messages, feedback, support requests, and related contact details when you reach out to us.
• Usage data: pages viewed, articles read, search queries, video/e-paper interactions, session duration, referral URLs, and approximate engagement patterns.
• Device and technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, language settings, and crash or performance diagnostics.
• Cookies and similar technologies: identifiers used for authentication, preferences, analytics, security, and (where applicable) advertising measurement.
• Third-party / service data: limited technical or authentication-related data processed through providers such as hosting, databases, media delivery, analytics, push notification, or email delivery services.

We do not ask you to provide sensitive personal data (such as health, biometrics, or precise financial account credentials) to use core news browsing features. Please do not submit such information in open feedback fields.

3. How we use your information

We use personal information only for legitimate operational, editorial, security, and service-improvement purposes, including:

• Creating and securing user accounts, authenticating logins, and preventing unauthorized access.
• Delivering news content, e-paper editions, videos, search results, and personalized or regionally relevant experiences.
• Sending service notices, security alerts, and (with your permission) news updates or promotional communications.
• Understanding readership trends, improving site performance, and fixing bugs.
• Detecting fraud, abuse, spam, and violations of our Terms & Conditions.
• Complying with applicable laws, responding to lawful requests, and enforcing our legal rights.
• Supporting advertising or sponsorship measurement in a manner consistent with this Policy and applicable law.

4. Legal bases for processing

Where the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India) or other applicable privacy laws apply, we process personal data based on one or more of the following: your consent; performance of a contract or account relationship; legitimate uses permitted by law (such as security, fraud prevention, and service improvement); or compliance with a legal obligation.

You may withdraw consent for consent-based processing at any time. Withdrawal will not affect processing that was lawfully completed before withdrawal.

5. Cookies and similar technologies

We and our service providers may use cookies, local storage, pixels, and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember preferences, measure traffic, improve reliability, and protect the Services.

• Essential cookies: required for login sessions, security, and core site functions.
• Preference cookies: remember language, edition, or display choices.
• Analytics cookies: help us understand how content is used so we can improve it.
• Advertising / measurement cookies (if enabled): help measure campaign performance and limit repeated ads.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking essential cookies may affect login and other core features.

6. How we share information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information in these circumstances:

• Service providers: vendors who help us host infrastructure, store data, deliver media, send email/push notifications, analyze usage, or provide security — under contractual confidentiality and purpose limits.
• Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, subject to appropriate safeguards.
• Legal and safety reasons: when required by law, court order, or government request, or when needed to protect users, the public, or our rights.
• With your direction: when you explicitly ask us to share information or use an integration that requires it.

7. Data retention

We retain personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this Policy, including account administration, legal compliance, dispute resolution, and security.

When information is no longer required, we delete it or irreversibly anonymize it, except where longer retention is required by law or necessary for legitimate business records.

8. Security

We use administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information, including access controls, encrypted transport (HTTPS), password hashing, and restricted staff access.

No method of transmission or storage is completely secure. You are responsible for keeping your password confidential and for promptly notifying us of suspected unauthorized account use.

9. Your rights and choices

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

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Request deletion of personal data, subject to legal retention exceptions.
• Withdraw consent for consent-based processing.
• Opt out of marketing emails or push notifications (service/security messages may still be sent).
• Lodge a complaint with the appropriate data protection authority where available.

To exercise these rights, email privacy@rashtriyakiran.com from the contact details associated with your account. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request.

10. Children’s privacy

Our Services are intended for a general audience and are not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 without verifiable parental or guardian involvement where required by law.

If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete such information.

11. Third-party links and embeds

Articles, videos, and other pages may contain links to third-party websites, social platforms, advertisers, or embedded players. Those services have their own privacy practices. We are not responsible for the content or privacy controls of third-party properties you choose to visit.

12. Cross-border processing

Our primary audience is in India. Depending on infrastructure and vendors, information may be processed on servers located in India or other countries. Where cross-border transfer occurs, we take steps consistent with applicable law to protect your information.

13. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our Services, technology, or legal requirements. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we publish revisions.

Material changes will be highlighted on this page or communicated through the Services where required. Continued use after an update means you acknowledge the revised Policy.

14. Contact us

For privacy questions, requests, or complaints, contact Rashtriya Kiran Media at:

• Privacy email: privacy@rashtriyakiran.com
• Support email: support@rashtriyakiran.com
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