Effective Date: 15th November 2014
This Privacy Policy explains how rajneeticharcha (hereinafter referred to as “the Website,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you access our website.
The Website is owned and operated by RNA MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED (also referred to as RNA Media Group).
By using the Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Identification Information: Name and Email address (for instance, when you subscribe to newsletters or contact us).
- Technical Data: Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types, and operating system and platform.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, products, and services.
- Payment Information: While we do not store payment card details ourselves, we may receive payment transaction references when payments are processed via third-party gateways (e.g., for donations or services).
- Communications: Any information you provide when you contact us directly.
2. Editorial Independence and Political Neutrality
rajneeticharcha.com is an independent digital news platform. We hereby declare that we have no affiliation with any political party, organization, or lobby. Our content is published in the spirit of fair and unbiased journalism. The views expressed in articles are those of the respective authors and do not necessarily reflect a political bias of the website or its management. We are committed to providing news and analysis without prejudice or favor toward any political entity.
3. How We Use Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide, operate, and maintain our Website and services.
- To improve, personalize, and expand our Website experience.
- To process advertising and promotional services (including serving relevant advertisements).
- To respond to your comments, inquiries, and grievances.
- To monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve your experience with the Website.
- To maintain the security and integrity of our website.
- To comply with applicable legal obligations.
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
4. Cookies & Tracking
The Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier.
We use cookies to:
- Improve user experience by remembering your preferences.
- Analyze traffic and user behavior to improve our content.
- Support advertising services provided by third-party ad networks.
You are free to accept or refuse these cookies. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Website.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information in the following situations:
- Legal Requirements: When required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
- Service Providers: We may employ third-party companies and individuals (e.g., payment processors, hosting providers, analytics providers) to facilitate our services. These third parties have access to your information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
- Protection of Rights: To protect and defend the legal rights, property, or safety of RNA MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED, its users, or the public.
We do not share your data for unauthorized commercial purposes.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable security practices and procedures as required under the Information Technology Act, 2000 (India) to protect the information we collect. This includes administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information.
However, please remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations (for example, if we are required to retain your data to comply with applicable laws), resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.
8. Your Rights (Data Subject Rights)
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: The right to request copies of your personal data.
- Rectification: The right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
- Erasure: The right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
- Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on consent to process your personal data, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please submit a request to us at:
Email: privacy@rajneeticharcha.com
9. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
10. Grievance Officer Contact
In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the rules made thereunder, the name and contact details of the Grievance Officer are provided below:
Name: Aditya Khanna
Email: grievance@rajneeticharcha.com / reportingnewsmedia@gmail.com
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact the Grievance Officer.
11. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising under or in connection with this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Delhi, India.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Effective Date” at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.