Privacy Policy

Drashtikon Publication ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your personal data when you visit our website.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

You can read our website without creating an account. The only information you may voluntarily provide is:

• Push notification opt-in: If you choose to enable browser notifications, your browser generates a unique subscription endpoint and a pair of encryption keys. These, along with your browser's user-agent string, are sent to our servers so we can deliver future news alerts to your device. You can revoke this consent at any time through your browser's site settings.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically:

• Log data: IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages, and referring URLs.
• Device information: Device type, operating system, and screen resolution.
• Advertisement interactions: When you click on an advertisement displayed on our website, we record the click (ad identifier, timestamp, and request metadata) so we can measure ad performance for our advertisers. We do not build user-level ad profiles.
• Cookies and tracking technologies: Please refer to our Cookie Policy for full details.

1.3 Information We Do Not Collect

We do not collect sensitive personal information such as financial details, government-issued identification numbers, biometric data, or health information. We also do not currently use Google Analytics or any third-party user-tracking analytics service.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve our news website and its features.
• To deliver push notifications to readers who have opted in, and to manage those subscriptions.
• To analyse website traffic and usage patterns (from server access logs) to enhance the reader experience.
• To measure the performance of advertisements displayed on our website.
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security threats.
• To comply with applicable legal obligations under Indian law.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. For a detailed explanation of the cookies we use, how long they last, and how to manage them, please read our Cookie Policy.

4. Third-Party Services

Our website loads resources from the following third-party services that may independently collect data about your device when their resources are fetched:

• Google Fonts: Used to load web fonts. Google servers may log your IP address when fonts are fetched.
• Font Awesome CDN: Used to load icons. Their servers may log your IP address.
• YouTube: Articles may contain embedded YouTube videos. If you play a video, YouTube (Google) may set cookies on your device and collect data in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.
• Web push service: If you opt in to push notifications, your browser routes them through a push service operated by your browser vendor (e.g. Google for Chrome, Mozilla for Firefox). That service handles delivery and is governed by its own privacy policy.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

5. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating the website (e.g. hosting, analytics), subject to confidentiality obligations.
• Legal requirements: When required to comply with a legal obligation, court order, or lawful request from a government authority under the laws of India.
• Safety and rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Drashtikon Publication, our readers, or the public.
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to confidentiality obligations.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable and appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include secure server configurations, access controls, and regular security reviews.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law. When personal data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Your Rights

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and applicable Indian law, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to access: You may request a summary of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to correction: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
• Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent (e.g. push notification subscription), you may withdraw it at any time.
• Right to grievance redressal: You may raise a complaint with us or with the Data Protection Board of India.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at drashtikon9@gmail.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

10. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. We have no control over the content or privacy practices of third-party sites and accept no responsibility for them. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008, the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of courts in Surat, Gujarat.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us: