At News Rival Media Pvt Ltd (“Company,” “we,” “our,” “us”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and process your personal information when you access our services. Unless stated otherwise, this policy applies to our website(s), mobile applications (“Apps”), and any related online properties we own or control (collectively referred to as “Platforms”). Our services include all content and information made available to you “as is” through our Platforms.
If you have any questions about your privacy or how we use your personal data, please contact us. Please note that links from our website may lead to external sites not covered by this policy. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before submitting personal information. We are not responsible for the content, functionality, or data collection practices of these external websites.

1. Information We Collect and How We Collect It
We collect personal information only when necessary to provide you with our services. This includes information you provide directly and data collected automatically. Below is a breakdown of the information we gather:
1.1. Information You Provide to Us
• When you access our Platforms via a web browser or device.
• When you inquire about our products or services.
• When you purchase subscription packages on our Platforms.
• When you register for our services.
• When you communicate with us.

1.1.1. Types of Personal Information We Collect
• Identification details: Name, date of birth, gender, profile picture, qualifications.
• Contact details: Email address, mobile number.
• Payment information: Securely processed by our payment service provider.
• Device identifiers: Cookies, IP address, Device ID, Android Advertiser ID, iDFA ID.
• Additional relevant information: One-time passwords for registration, marketing preferences, survey responses, and feedback.
We may collect sensitive personal data in certain cases and ensure its security and confidentiality. Such data is retained only as long as necessary.

1.2. Information Collected Automatically
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze user interactions. This data may include:
• Pages visited, links clicked, and browsing patterns.
• IP address, device ID, general location (country, address, postal code).
• Hardware and software details (device name, operating system, browser type and version, connection speed, etc.).
• Login credentials and timestamps.
• Traffic, location, and communication data.
For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

1.3. Information from Other Sources
We may receive information about you from:
• Publicly available sources.
• Your interactions with our social media pages, groups, and posts.
• Third-party service providers such as payment processors, delivery companies, and advertising agencies.
• Other Platforms we operate or services we provide, with prior disclosure to you.
In all cases, we inform you of the data we collect and its intended use.

2. How We Use Your Information
We take your privacy seriously and use your data only for the following purposes:
2.1. Subscription or Paid Services
For paid services, your financial details (address, billing information, credit/debit card details) are processed securely by third-party payment providers after obtaining your explicit consent.
2.2. User-Generated Content
If you post publicly accessible content (e.g., comments, reviews), we may retain or edit it as necessary, in compliance with applicable laws.

3. Sharing Your Information with Third Parties
We may share your information with:
• Business partners who provide services requested by you.
• Payment service providers for secure transaction processing.
• Marketing platforms to send emails, instant messages, and social media communications.
• Advertisers and content providers for personalized content and ad performance analysis.
We may also share information if required by law, to protect public safety, prevent fraud, or as part of a merger or business sale.

4. Single Sign-On (SSO) Policy
If you use social media login features to access our Platforms, we collect publicly available information such as your name, profile picture, and email. You must not use mechanisms (e.g., VPNs) to conceal your location while accessing our services.
5. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary for service delivery, compliance with legal obligations, and security purposes.

6. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data. Always ensure secure access (look for “https” and a padlock icon in your browser). We also advise keeping your login credentials confidential.

7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
• Access your personal data and request copies.
• Correct inaccurate or outdated information.
• Request data deletion under specific conditions.
• Transfer your data to another service provider.
• Withdraw consent for data processing (e.g., unsubscribing from newsletters).
For any requests, please contact us.

8. International Data Transfers
We may transfer data to affiliates or third parties globally while ensuring adequate security and compliance with legal requirements, including EU regulations.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted here, and significant updates may be notified via email.

Last updated: January 28, 2025
10. Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries, contact our us News Rival Media Pvt Ltd, contact: media@newsrival.com