Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 15, 2025
Website: https://newsghanti.com/
Email: newsghanti2023@gmail.com
Who We Are
This website, News Ghanti, is an independent digital news portal operated from Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, India.
Our website address is: https://newsghanti.com/.
Editor: News Ghanti
Address: Nehru Nagar East, Near Shivaji Chowk, Bhilai – 490020
Email: newsghanti2023@gmail.com
Mobile: +91-9425242021
We are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy in compliance with Indian IT laws and global data protection standards (such as GDPR, where applicable).
What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It
We collect certain information from visitors and users for editorial, communication, and analytical purposes.
1. Personal Information
When you use our contact form, comment on an article, or subscribe to updates, we may collect:
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Name and email address
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Phone number (if provided voluntarily)
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IP address and browser user agent (for spam prevention and analytics)
2. Technical & Usage Data
Automatically collected information may include:
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Browser type and version
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Device information and operating system
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Referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on site
We collect this data to:
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Improve site performance and user experience
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Analyze visitor interactions and traffic trends
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Detect and prevent spam or misuse
We do not collect sensitive data such as financial, medical, or biometric information.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, the visitor’s IP address, and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
After approval of your comment, your profile picture (if any) is visible to the public next to your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS).
Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Contact Forms
If you submit a contact form, we may collect your name, email, phone number, and message content.
We retain contact form submissions for up to 6 months for customer service purposes, but we do not use this information for marketing.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us analyze traffic and deliver personalized content.
Common Types of Cookies We Use:
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Essential cookies – Required for the website to function properly
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Analytics cookies – For visitor behavior and traffic insights (Google Analytics)
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Advertising cookies – For personalized ads via Google AdSense
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.
For more information on managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to monitor website performance and understand visitor interactions.
Google Analytics collects anonymous data such as page views, time on site, and geographic information.
You can learn more about Google Analytics privacy policy here:
👉 https://policies.google.com/privacy
If you wish to opt out of analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
However, data may be shared with:
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Google AdSense & Analytics (for advertising and performance tracking)
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Web hosting provider (for site operation and backups)
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Anti-spam services such as Akismet
All third parties comply with data protection laws and use your data only for authorized purposes.
How Long We Retain Your Data
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Comments and metadata: retained indefinitely for moderation and record-keeping
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Contact form entries: up to 6 months
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Analytics records: up to 14 months
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Registered users (if any): user data stored until account deletion
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
You have the right to:
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Request access to your stored data
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Request correction or deletion of your data
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Withdraw consent for processing
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Request a copy of your data (data portability)
To exercise these rights, contact us at newsghanti2023@gmail.com.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Your data may be processed and stored on servers located outside your country.
Our web hosting and analytics providers comply with international data protection standards (such as GDPR and Privacy Shield).
How We Protect Your Data
We use appropriate security measures including:
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SSL encryption (HTTPS)
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Firewall and malware protection
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Regular backups and software updates
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Restricted data access for authorized personnel only
What Data Breach Procedures We Have in Place
In case of a data breach, we follow a strict internal protocol:
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Immediate identification and isolation of affected systems
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Notification to affected users (if required by law)
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Coordination with hosting providers and security teams
What Third Parties We Receive Data From
We may receive aggregated or anonymous advertising data from:
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Google AdSense
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Social media platforms (for engagement analytics)
We do not receive any personally identifiable information from third parties.
Automated Decision Making and Profiling
We may use automated tools (like Google AdSense) for ad personalization and content recommendations.
These processes are based on non-identifiable user data such as browsing behavior and location.
Users can opt out of personalized ads at:
👉 https://adssettings.google.com/
Industry Regulatory Disclosure Requirements
As a digital news media organization, we comply with:
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Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures) Rules, 2011 (India)
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Google Publisher Policies & Google News Guidelines
We ensure transparency, accuracy, and responsible journalism in all content published on this website.
Contact Information
For privacy-specific concerns or data-related queries, please contact:
Editor: News Ghanti
Email: newsghanti2023@gmail.com
Address: Nehru Nagar East, Near Shivaji Chowk, Bhilai – 490020
Mobile: +91-9425242021