Privacy Policy for Morning India News Portal

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Welcome to Morning India News Portal ("Company," "we," "our," "us"). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, mobile application, or use our services (collectively, the "Portal"). By using the Portal, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Name (if you submit comments, guest posts, or contact us)

• Email address

• Phone number (if provided)

• Any information you submit through contact forms, comments, or email inquiries.

B. Non-Personal Information (Automatically Collected)

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers.

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, links clicked, scrolling behavior.

• Location Data: General geographic location (city/region) based on IP address.

C. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:

• Improve user experience and website performance.

• Analyze traffic patterns (e.g., Google Analytics).

• Serve personalized advertisements (e.g., Google AdSense or other ad networks).

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the Portal may not function properly.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Portal.

• To respond to your comments, questions, or feedback.

• To send you updates, newsletters, or promotional content (only if you have opted in).

• To analyze usage trends and monitor security.

• To comply with legal obligations under Indian laws (IT Act, 2000 & IT Rules, 2021).

• To display relevant advertisements based on your interests.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information in the following circumstances:

4. Third-Party Links & Advertisements

The Portal may contain links to external websites or display ads from third-party networks. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law (e.g., for legal disputes or tax purposes). User comments and submissions may be stored indefinitely for moderation and archival purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures (encryption, firewalls, secure servers) to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. You use the Portal at your own risk.

7. Your Rights (Under Indian IT Rules, 2021)

As a user in India, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

• Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent for marketing communications at any time.

• Right to Grievance Redressal: File a complaint with our Grievance Officer (see Section 9).

To exercise these rights, contact us at legal@morningindia.in.

8. Children's Privacy

The Portal is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. Grievance Officer (As per IT Rules, 2021)

In compliance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, our Grievance Officer is:

• Name: Sanjay Pathak

• Email: grievance@morningindia.in

• Response Time: Acknowledgment within 24 hours; resolution within 15 days.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Portal after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Morning India News Portal
Sanmarg Jharkhand Media Pvt. Ltd.
Prem Bhawan, Harmu Bypass Road,
Ranchi - 834001, Jharkhand, India.
Mobile: +91-9748799999
Email: legal@morningindia.in