Privacy Policy

Prachar Weekly (“we”, “us”) publishes news and related content on our website and mobile apps. This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect when you read our articles, use our digital products, or contact us; how we use and protect it; and your choices. This policy was last updated on April 6, 2026.

Definitions

• Personal Data: Information that identifies or can reasonably be used to identify you as an individual, such as your name, email address, or account identifiers when you choose to provide them.
• Usage Data: Information collected automatically when you use our services, such as pages viewed, approximate time on page, referring URLs, and similar technical or diagnostic data.
• Cookies: Small files stored on your device that help us remember preferences, measure readership, and improve how our site and apps work.
• Data Controller: For the purposes of this policy, Prachar Weekly is the data controller responsible for decisions about how your personal data is processed in connection with our news products.
• Data Processors: Third-party vendors that process data on our behalf (for example, hosting, analytics, or email delivery), under instructions that limit how they may use it.
• User: Anyone who visits our website, uses our apps, subscribes to updates, or otherwise interacts with our services.

What information we collect

The data we collect depends on how you use Prachar Weekly:

• •Reading and browsing: We automatically receive technical data such as IP address (often in truncated or aggregated form), browser or app version, device type, language preference, and pages or articles you open. This helps us understand readership and fix technical issues.
• •Accounts and subscriptions: If we offer sign-in, newsletters, or alerts, we may collect your name, email address, and preferences you set (for example, topics or regions of interest).
• •Contact and feedback: When you email us or use contact forms, we process the information you send so we can respond.
• •Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies and related technologies for essential site operation, analytics, and, where applicable, to remember your choices. You can control many cookies through your browser or device settings.

How we use your information

We use information for purposes related to operating a news service:

• •To publish and deliver articles, e-paper, and related content
• •To personalize your experience (for example, remembering preferences)
• •To send newsletters or notifications you have signed up for
• •To measure audience size, traffic patterns, and content performance
• •To improve our website, apps, and reader experience
• •To respond to inquiries and provide reader support
• •To protect our services, detect abuse, and ensure security
• •To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

Sharing with third parties

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with service providers who help us host our platforms, send email, analyze traffic, or run advertising or measurement tools, subject to confidentiality and purpose limitations. We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect the rights, safety, and security of our readers, staff, and the public.

Third-party links and embeds

Our articles may link to other websites or include embedded content (such as social posts or videos). Those services have their own privacy practices; we are not responsible for their policies or data handling.

Analytics and advertising technologies

We may use tools such as the following, depending on our configuration at any given time:

• •Google Analytics: Helps us understand how readers use our site. You can learn about Google's opt-out options at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en.
• •Advertising or measurement: We may use cookies or pixels for ad delivery or conversion measurement where we run campaigns.
• •Social plugins: Features from platforms such as Facebook or X may load content from their servers; those platforms may receive data about your visit according to their policies.
• •Maps or other embeds: Interactive maps or widgets may collect data as described by their providers.
• •Security tools: Services such as reCAPTCHA may process technical data to reduce spam and automated abuse.

Cookies and tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the site, remember settings where applicable, and understand readership. You can refuse or remove cookies through your browser; some features may not work as intended if you do.

Retention

We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purposes above, including legal, accounting, or security requirements, unless a longer period is required by law.

Transfer of data

Our service providers may process data in India or other countries. Where data crosses borders, we take steps that are appropriate under applicable law and our agreements with vendors.

Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data. No online service can guarantee complete security.

Children

Our services are intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 for targeted online services. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us so we can delete it.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised policy on this page and, where appropriate, provide additional notice (for example, by email for registered users or a banner on the site).

Contact us

For questions about this policy, or to exercise rights you may have regarding your personal data (such as access or correction, where applicable), contact us at: