Last Updated: May 12, 2026
Effective Date: May 12, 2026
Website: https://hindulive.com/ (“Hindu LIVE”, “we”, “us”, “our”)
At Hindu LIVE, your privacy is our priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our news website, https://hindulive.com/, in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 (India) and other applicable laws as of 2026.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to deliver better news services and personalized advertisements:
- Personal Data: Name, email address (if you subscribe to newsletter or comment), phone number (optional), and any data you submit via contact forms.
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited (e.g., /ghazipur-news), time spent, referral source.
- Device Data: Mobile/Desktop model, operating system, unique device identifiers.
- Location Data: Approximate location (city/region) based on IP address to serve local news (e.g., Ghazipur, Varanasi).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for:
- ✓ Operating, maintaining, and improving Hindu LIVE news content and user experience.
- ✓ Sending daily newsletters, breaking news alerts (with consent).
- ✓ Analyzing traffic via Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and ad performance.
- ✓ Displaying personalized ads through Google AdSense, Media.net, or other programmatic ads.
- ✓ Complying with legal obligations under Indian courts or DPDP Act requests.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies (2026 Standards)
We use cookies and similar technologies. By using Hindu LIVE, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
- Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality (login, comment submission).
- Analytics Cookies: GA4 to understand user behavior anonymously.
- Advertising Cookies: To serve relevant news-related ads.
- Third-party Cookies: From embedded YouTube videos, Twitter posts, or Cloudways hosting performance monitoring.
Manage Consent: You can change your cookie preferences anytime via the “Cookie Settings” floating widget on our site.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:
- Service Providers: Cloudways (hosting), Google (analytics & ads), email marketing platforms.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or DPDP Act obligations.
- Business Transfers: In case of merger or acquisition of Hindu LIVE.
5. Your Data Protection Rights (Under DPDP Act 2023)
As an Indian resident or citizen, you have the right to:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Right to Correction: Correct inaccurate data.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal exceptions).
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent (e.g., newsletter).
- Right to Nominate: Nominate another person to exercise rights in case of death/incapacity.
To exercise your rights, contact our Grievance Officer: privacy@hindulive.com with “DPDP Request” in subject line.
6. Data Security & Retention
We use SSL encryption, firewall protection, and regular malware scans via Cloudways. Personal data is retained for 2 years from last interaction or as required for legal/tax purposes.
7. Children’s Privacy
Hindu LIVE does not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18 years of age. If you are a parent/guardian and believe your child provided us data, please contact us.
8. Third-Party Links
Our news articles may contain links to external websites (e.g., Cloudways deals, government portals). We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy for 2026 and beyond. The “Last Updated” date will always reflect the latest version. Significant changes will be notified via a popup on Hindu LIVE.
10. Contact Us / Grievance Officer
Name: [Your Name or Legal Contact Name]
Email: grievance@hindulive.com
Postal Address: [Insert Your Office Address, even if home/remote]
Response Time: Within 7 business days.
This Privacy Policy is compliant with Google’s EU User Consent Policy (2026) and India’s DPDP Act, 2023.