Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Bharat News Bulletin ("we", "our", or "us") is a digital news publication. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your personal data when you visit our website or create an account.

If you have questions, contact us at: privacy@bharatnewsbulletin.com

2. What Data We Collect

• Account Data: When you register, we collect your email address and optionally your display name.
• Usage Data: We may log pages visited, time spent, and device type to improve our service.
• Comments: If you post a comment, the text and your display name are stored.
• Cookies: We use essential cookies to keep you logged in. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising (unless Google AdSense is active — see Section 5).

3. How We Use Your Data

• To provide and maintain your account
• To display your comments on articles
• To send you updates you have subscribed to
• To improve our website and editorial content
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share data only:

• With service providers who help us operate our website (e.g., Supabase for database hosting)
• When required by law or a valid legal request

5. Advertising

We display advertisements on our website. These may include:

• Direct Ads: Banners placed by local businesses. These do not track you.
• Google AdSense (when active): Google may use cookies to show personalised ads based on your browsing history. You can opt out at adssettings.google.com.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. Comments are kept indefinitely as they are part of our editorial record. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, email us at privacy@bharatnewsbulletin.com.

8. Security

We use industry-standard security measures including encrypted data storage and secure HTTPS connections. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.