Effective Date: 16 July 2026
Welcome to Samachar City. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Samachar City collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you access our website, mobile application, or any related services.
By using Samachar City, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
Personal Information
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Phone Number
- Account Login Details
- Profile Information (if applicable)
Automatically Collected Information
- IP Address
- Browser Type
- Device Information
- Operating System
- Pages Visited
- Time Spent on Website
- Referral Sources
- Cookies and Similar Technologies
Information You Provide
- Comments on Articles
- Contact Form Submissions
- Feedback
- News Tips
- Uploaded Images or Videos
- Subscription Requests
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide our news services.
- Improve website performance.
- Respond to inquiries.
- Send newsletters and notifications (with your consent).
- Personalize content and recommendations.
- Prevent fraud and misuse.
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior.
- Comply with legal obligations.
3. Cookies
Samachar City uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember user preferences.
- Improve website performance.
- Measure visitor statistics.
- Display relevant advertisements.
- Enhance user experience.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services including:
- Google Analytics
- Google AdSense
- Facebook Pixel
- Cloud Hosting Providers
- Email Marketing Services
- Payment Gateways (if applicable)
These providers may collect information according to their own privacy policies.
5. Google AdSense & Advertising
Samachar City may display advertisements through Google AdSense and other advertising partners.
These advertising partners may use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing activity.
Users can manage advertising preferences through Google's Ads Settings.
6. Information Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share information only:
- When required by law.
- To protect our legal rights.
- With trusted service providers.
- During business mergers or acquisitions.
- With your explicit consent.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information.
While we strive to protect your data, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.
8. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to:
- Provide services.
- Meet legal obligations.
- Resolve disputes.
- Enforce our agreements.
9. Children's Privacy
Samachar City is not intended for children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If such information is identified, it will be removed promptly.
10. Your Rights
Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal information.
- Update inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of your data.
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications.
- Request a copy of your stored data.
- Object to certain types of data processing.
To exercise these rights, please contact us.
11. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
Samachar City is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes become effective immediately upon publication on this page.
We encourage users to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Samachar City
Email: support@samacharcity.com
Website: https://www.samacharcity.com
GDPR & CCPA Compliance (Recommended)
If you access Samachar City from regions where privacy laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) apply, you may have additional rights regarding your personal information. We will respond to valid requests in accordance with applicable law.
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