At Khabaritalks, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you visit our website at https://khabaritalks.com. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this policy.
Who We Are
Khabaritalks is a news website based in India, accessible at https://khabaritalks.com. We provide news and information to our readers and are operated by an individual entity. For any privacy-related concerns, you can contact us at:
As a news website based in India, we comply with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) and other applicable regulations.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It
We collect personal data to provide and improve our services, deliver relevant news content, and ensure a secure user experience. Below, we outline the types of data we collect, the purposes, and the legal basis for processing.
Comments
When you leave a comment on our website, we collect the data entered in the comment form, including your name, email address, and IP address, to facilitate comment management and detect spam. Comments and associated data are retained indefinitely unless you request deletion, as they contribute to ongoing discussions on our articles. The legal basis for this processing is your consent, provided when you submit a comment.
Contact Forms
If you submit a query via our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content to respond to your inquiry. We retain contact form submissions for six months for customer service purposes but do not use this data for marketing without your explicit consent. The legal basis is your consent and our legitimate interest in addressing user inquiries.
Media
Our website does not currently allow users to upload media files. If this feature is enabled in the future, any uploaded files may include metadata (e.g., location data) and will be publicly accessible. We will update this policy accordingly.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. These include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality, such as remembering your session.
- Analytics Cookies: Set by our analytics provider to track website usage (see Analytics section).
- Third-Party Cookies: May be set by social media plugins (e.g., share buttons) or embedded content.
You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings. Cookies are retained for up to one year, depending on their purpose.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This tool collects anonymized data, such as page views, device type, and approximate location, to improve our content. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On. For more details, see Google’s Privacy Policy. Analytics data is retained for one year. The legal basis is our legitimate interest in improving our website.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with the following third parties for operational purposes:
- Google Analytics: For website usage analysis (see Analytics section).
- Web Hosting Provider: Our hosting service may process technical data (e.g., IP addresses) to maintain website functionality.
- Social Media Platforms: If you use social media share buttons, these platforms may collect data as per their privacy policies.
We ensure that third parties comply with applicable data protection laws.
How Long We Retain Your Data
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Comments: Retained indefinitely unless you request deletion.
- Contact Form Submissions: Retained for six months for customer service.
- Analytics Data: Retained for one year for website improvement.
- Cookies: Retained for up to one year, depending on their purpose.
Data is securely deleted or anonymized once the retention period expires.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
Under the DPDPA and other applicable laws, you have the following rights over your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of your data.
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data.
- Restriction: Limit how we process your data.
- Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format.
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
To exercise these rights, contact us at vishnusharmaofficial7@gmail.com. We will respond within the timeframes required by law (typically 30 days).
Where Your Data Is Sent
Your data may be transferred to servers outside India, such as those used by Google Analytics (based in the United States). We ensure that such transfers comply with DPDPA and GDPR (for EU visitors) through mechanisms like standard contrattual clauses or data protection agreements. Our web hosting provider may also store data in secure facilities, potentially outside India, with appropriate safeguards.
How We Protect Your Data
We implement the following measures to protect your data:
- Encryption: Data is transmitted over secure HTTPS connections.
- Access Controls: Only authorized personnel can access user data.
- Regular Updates: We keep our website and plugins updated to address security vulnerabilities.
We have conducted a Privacy Impact Assessment to ensure compliance with data protection standards.
What Data Breach Procedures We Have in Place
In the event of a data breach, we have procedures to:
- Investigate and contain the breach promptly.
- Notify affected users and authorities within 72 hours, as required by law.
- Implement corrective measures to prevent future breaches.
You can report potential security issues to vishnusharmaofficial7@gmail.com.
What Third Parties We Receive Data From
We do not currently receive personal data from third parties, such as advertisers. If this changes, we will update this policy.
What Automated Decision-Making and/or Profiling We Do
We do not use automated decision-making or profiling on our website. If you interact with third-party content (e.g., social media ads), their policies may apply.
Industry Regulatory Disclosure Requirements
As a news website, we comply with India’s DPDPA and other applicable laws. We are not subject to additional industry-specific privacy regulations at this time.
Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries, please contact:
We do not have a designated Data Protection Officer, as this is not required for our operations under current regulations.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes via email or a website notice. Please review this policy periodically.
Thank you for trusting Khabaritalks with your data. We are committed to keeping your information safe and secure.