Privacy Policy - BongoNews.in
BongoNews.in ("we", "us", "our") operates the bongonews.in website (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our site. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
Personal Information:
Email address (when you subscribe to newsletters or contact us)
Name (if provided in contact forms or comments)
IP address and browser/user agent strings (automatically collected via Google Analytics)
Non-Personal Information:
Pages visited, time spent on site, referral sources
Device type, operating system, and location data (approximate)
We do not collect sensitive personal information such as financial details, health data, or government IDs.
2. How We Collect Information
Automatically: Cookies, web beacons, and Google Analytics track visitor behavior.
Directly: Contact forms, newsletter signups, or comments.
Third Parties: Google Analytics for traffic analysis; Blogger platform for hosting.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
Deliver and improve our news content and user experience.
Send newsletters or updates (with opt-out option).
Analyze site performance and visitor trends.
Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
Comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
BongoNews.in uses:
Essential Cookies: For site functionality (e.g., navigation).
Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics to understand traffic patterns.
Advertising Cookies: Google AdSense (if enabled) for targeted ads.
Manage Cookies: You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect site functionality. For Google Analytics opt-out, visit tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
5. Sharing Your Information
We may share information with:
Service Providers: Google (Analytics, AdSense), Blogger hosting.
Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government request.
Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
We do not share data with other third parties for marketing without consent. International transfers (e.g., to US servers) use standard protections like Google's agreements.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures including:
HTTPS encryption for data transmission.
Access controls on Blogger dashboard.
Regular backups and updates.
No system is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
Analytics data: Up to 26 months (Google Analytics standard).
Contact form submissions: As needed for support, then deleted.
Newsletters: Until you unsubscribe.
We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes described.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
Object to or restrict processing.
Withdraw consent (for newsletters).
Data portability.
How to Exercise: Email us at bongoshiksha.in@gmail.com. We respond within 30 days.
Children's Privacy: Our site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. Parents can contact us for deletion.
9. Third-Party Links
Our site contains links to external sites (e.g., YouTube, Fox News). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies separately.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted here with the "Last Updated" date. Continued use constitutes acceptance.
11. Contact Us
For privacy questions or complaints:
BongoNews.in
Coochbehar, West Bengal, India
Email: bongoshiksha.in@gmail.com
For EU users: We are not GDPR-established but respect data rights. For India DPDP Act compliance, contact above.