Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Privacy and Policy

At Dogra Times, we are dedicated to delivering news that is factual, balanced, and impartial. Our editorial policy serves as a guide to ensure that all our content meets the highest journalistic standards, reflecting our commitment to transparency, accuracy, and ethical reporting. The following principles guide our editorial practices:

1.⁠ ⁠⁠Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website or services

Personal Information: When you subscribe to our newsletter, comment on articles, or engage with any of our features, we may collect your name, email address, and other contact details.

Usage Data: We may collect information about how you access and use our site, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing patterns through cookies or other tracking technologies.

Voluntary Information: Any information you voluntarily provide in surveys, contests, or feedback forms.

 

2.⁠ ⁠How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To Improve User Experience: Understanding how our users interact with Dogra Times helps us enhance the content and functionality of our site.

Communication: We may use your contact information to send you updates, newsletters, and other information that may be of interest to you, based on your subscription preferences.

Personalisation: Your data helps us tailor content and advertisements to match your interests and browsing habits.

Analytics and Research: Usage data is analysed to better understand trends and improve our content offerings.

 

3.⁠ ⁠Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect data about your browsing behaviour on Dogra Times. These small files help us:

Remember your preferences for future visits.
Personalise content and ads to make your experience more relevant.
Analyse site performance and usage through services like Google Analytics.
 
You can modify your browser settings to refuse cookies, though this may affect the functionality of the site.

 
4.⁠ ⁠Third-Party Services

Dogra Times may use third-party service providers to assist with functions such as advertising, analytics, or newsletter distribution. These third-party services may have access to certain personal information as required to perform their roles. However, they are obligated not to disclose or use your data for any other purpose.
 
We may also display ads from third-party ad networks, which may collect data through cookies to deliver targeted advertisements. You can opt out of targeted advertising through your browser settings or relevant opt-out tools.

5.⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠Data Security
 
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes encryption, firewalls, and regular security audits.
 
However, while we strive to protect your information, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we work to mitigate risks to the best of our ability.

 
6.⁠ ⁠⁠Your Rights
 

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: You can request a copy of the data we have about you.

Correction: If any information is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request corrections

Deletion: You can ask us to delete your personal data under certain circumstances, subject to legal obligations.

Opt-out: You can unsubscribe from newsletters or opt-out of personalised ads at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, you may contact us via email at editor@epaper.dogratimes.com

 

7.⁠ ⁠⁠Data Retention

 We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide the services you have requested or for legitimate business purposes, in accordance with applicable laws.

8.⁠ ⁠⁠Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. When we make changes, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.

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