Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for GujratiKhabar.com

Last Updated: May 26, 2025

Welcome to GujratiKhabar.com (the “Website”), your source for Gujarati news and information. We understand the importance of your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to safeguard it.

By using GujratiKhabar.com, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our Website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect various types of information, both directly from you and automatically as you navigate our Website:

  • a. Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily:
    • Contact Information: If you subscribe to our newsletter, leave comments, participate in surveys, or contact us directly, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.
    • User Content: Any information you submit in comments, forums, or other interactive areas of the Website.
  • b. Information Collected Automatically:
    • Log Data: When you visit our Website, our servers automatically record information that your browser sends, such as your IP address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our Website that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other statistics.
    • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use “cookies” and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to collect information and track your activity on our Website. Cookies are small data files placed on your device. 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. We use:
      • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Website to function properly.
      • Analytical/Performance Cookies: To understand how visitors use our Website, allowing us to improve its performance.
      • Functionality Cookies: To remember your preferences and offer enhanced, more personal features.
      • Advertising/Targeting Cookies: (If applicable) Used by third-party advertisers to deliver relevant ads to you.
    • Device Information: Information about the device you use to access our Website, such as the device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • To Provide and Maintain Our Website: Ensuring the Website functions correctly and is accessible to you.
  • To Improve and Personalize Your Experience: Understanding how you use our content to tailor and enhance your Browse experience.
  • To Deliver Newsletters and Updates: If you have subscribed, we will send you our newsletter and other relevant communications.
  • To Respond to Your Inquiries: Addressing your questions, comments, or requests.
  • To Monitor and Analyze Usage: Tracking trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Website to improve its functionality and content.
  • To Detect, Prevent, and Address Technical Issues: Ensuring the security and stability of our Website.
  • For Marketing and Advertising: (If applicable) To show you relevant advertisements, both on our Website and on third-party platforms. This may involve using aggregated or de-identified data.
  • To Comply with Legal Obligations: Adhering to applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personally identifiable information to others. We may share information in the following circumstances:

  • a. With Service Providers: We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Website (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services, email delivery services). These third parties have access to your Personal Information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
  • b. For Business Transfers: If GujratiKhabar.com is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your Personal Information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your Personal Information is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.
  • c. For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your Personal Information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency). This includes situations where we believe it’s necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
  • d. With Your Consent: We may share your information with your explicit consent.
  • e. Aggregated or De-identified Data: We may share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you.

4. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

5. Data Security

We are committed to protecting the security of your information. We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your Personal Information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (such as tax, accounting, or other legal requirements).

7. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Opt-out of Marketing Communications: You can unsubscribe from our newsletter or marketing emails at any time by following the “unsubscribe” link provided in those emails.
  • Cookie Preferences: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies.
  • Access and Correction: You may have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request that it be corrected if it is inaccurate.
  • Deletion: In certain circumstances, you may have the right to request the deletion of your personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Information from children under 13 without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

9. International Data Transfers

GujratiKhabar.com is operated from India. If you are accessing our Website from outside India, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in India, where our servers are located and our central database is operated. By using our Website, you consent to this transfer.

10. 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 at the top of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or your rights, please contact us: