Privacy Policy

Welcome to Gallinews India (“we,” “our,” “us”). We operate the website and mobile applications providing news, media, and broadcasting services. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy notice or our practices regarding your personal information, please contact us at info@gallinews.com

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with our platform, as well as data collected automatically when you visit our services.

A. Personal Information Provided by You

Account Credentials: Name, email address, username, and password when you register or subscribe.
User Contributions: Information you post in comments, forums, or public interactions on our news articles.
Contact Information: Email or phone numbers provided when you submit news tips, feedback, or contact our support team.

B. Information Automatically Collected

Log and Device Data: Your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We, along with our third-party partners (such as advertising networks and analytics providers), use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to:

Keep you logged into your account.
Analyze website traffic and user behavior.
Deliver personalized advertisements tailored to your interests.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may limit your access to certain features of our platform.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your data based on legitimate business interests, compliance with legal obligations, and your explicit consent:

To Provide Services: To deliver news content, manage user accounts, and process subscriptions.
To Improve Our Content: To analyze readership trends and optimize website functionality.
For Advertising: To show relevant advertisements. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website.
For Legal & Safety Compliance: To prevent fraud, moderate comment sections, and comply with Indian regulatory frameworks, including the Information Technology Act and the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We only share information in the following specific circumstances:

With Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us with website hosting, data analysis, newsletter delivery, and customer service.
With Advertisers: We may share anonymous, aggregated demographic data with advertisers to optimize campaign targeting.
For Legal Obligations: If required by Indian law enforcement, court orders, or regulatory bodies to comply with legal processes or protect the rights and safety of our platform and users.

5. Your Privacy Rights (Under India’s DPDP Act)

As a resident of India, you possess specific rights regarding your digital personal data under the DPDP Act:

Right to Information: You have the right to know what personal data we collect and how we process it.
Right to Correction and Erasure: You can request the correction of inaccurate data or the deletion of your personal data when it is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Where data processing is based on your consent, you can withdraw your consent at any time.
Right to Grievance Redressal: You have the right to register a complaint with our Grievance Officer regarding any unresolved privacy concerns.

6. Data Security and Retention

We implement robust administrative, technical, and physical security measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children without verifiable parental consent. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, we will delete that information immediately.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our operational practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us & Grievance Redressal

In accordance with the Information Technology Act and the DPDP Act, if you have any questions, feedback, or grievances regarding the processing of your data, please contact our designated Grievance Officer: