Privacy Policy

Uttarakhand Samvad Bharti is a Hindi news portal dedicated to delivering reliable news, information, and cultural content related to Uttarakhand, India, and the global Indian community.

Website: www.uttarakhandsamvadbharti.com
Email: uttarakhandsamvadbharti@gmail.com

What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It

We may collect personal information that users voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Contact information
  • Comments and feedback submitted on the website

We collect this information to:

  • Respond to user inquiries and feedback
  • Improve our website and services
  • Prevent spam and misuse
  • Provide relevant content and updates

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information or information from children under 13 years of age.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the website, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.

Media

If users upload images or other media files to the website, they should avoid uploading files containing embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract such information from publicly available images.

Contact Forms

When users submit information through our contact forms, we may collect their name, email address, and message content. This information is used solely for communication and support purposes and is not shared for marketing purposes.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to:

  • Improve website functionality
  • Remember user preferences
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Enhance user experience

Users may disable cookies through their browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly.

Analytics

We may use website analytics tools to understand visitor behavior and improve our services. These tools may collect anonymous information such as browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the website.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties.

However, limited information may be shared with trusted service providers, including:

  • Website hosting providers
  • Analytics service providers
  • Security and spam protection services

Such providers are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of user data.

How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments and related metadata may be retained indefinitely.
  • Contact form submissions may be retained for administrative and customer service purposes.
  • Analytics data may be retained for a limited period as required for website performance analysis.

What Rights You Have Over Your Data

Users may request:

  • Access to their personal data
  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion of personal data
  • Removal of comments or submitted information where applicable

Requests can be made by contacting us via email.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services. Data may also be processed by third-party hosting and analytics providers in accordance with their privacy policies.

Contact Information

For privacy-related concerns or requests, please contact:

Email: uttarakhandsamvadbharti@gmail.com

Additional Information

How We Protect Your Data

We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect user information from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

What Data Breach Procedures We Have in Place

In the event of a data breach, we will take appropriate measures to investigate the issue, secure affected systems, and notify users where required by applicable laws.

What Third Parties We Receive Data From

We may receive non-personal analytics and traffic information from third-party services such as analytics providers and advertising networks.

Automated Decision Making and Profiling

Our website does not use automated decision-making or profiling processes that significantly affect users.

Industry Regulatory Disclosure Requirements

We strive to comply with applicable privacy and data protection laws. This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically, and any changes will be posted on this page.