PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 1st August 2025

Digital India Times respects user privacy and is committed to protecting personal data in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India) and applicable digital regulations.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when users interact with www.digitalindiatimes.com
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1. Information We Collect

Digital India Times may collect the following categories of information.

Personal Information

When voluntarily provided by users:

• name
• email address
• phone number
• organization or company name
• information submitted through contact forms or newsletter subscriptions

Automatically Collected Data

When users visit the website, technical information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address
• browser type
• device type
• operating system
• referring website
• pages visited
• visit duration

This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.

2. Cookies

Digital India Times uses cookies and similar technologies.

Cookies help:

• analyze website traffic
• remember user preferences
• improve website functionality
• deliver relevant advertising

Users can disable cookies through browser settings, although some features may not function properly.

3. Use of Information

We may use collected information for the following purposes:

• delivering news and content services
• responding to user inquiries
• managing subscriptions or newsletters
• improving website performance
• analyzing audience engagement
• preventing fraudulent or malicious activity
• complying with legal obligations

4. Google Services and Advertising

Digital India Times may use third-party services such as:

• Google Analytics
• Google AdSense
• other advertising networks

Google and other partners may use cookies or similar technologies to display personalized advertisements.

Users can manage ad personalization through Google Ads Settings.

5. Data Sharing

Digital India Times does not sell personal data.

Personal information may be shared only with:

• trusted service providers supporting website operations
• analytics and advertising partners
• legal authorities when required by law

Such sharing is limited to what is necessary to provide services.

6. Data Security

Digital India Times implements reasonable safeguards to protect personal data against:

• unauthorized access
• misuse
• loss or disclosure

Despite these efforts, no internet system is completely secure.

7. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for legitimate purposes or legal obligations.

When data is no longer required, it will be deleted or anonymized.

8. Rights of Users (DPDP Act 2023)

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, users have the right to:

• request access to personal data
• request correction of inaccurate information
• request deletion of personal data
• withdraw consent
• file grievances regarding data handling

Requests can be submitted using the contact information below.

9. Children’s Privacy

Digital India Times does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18 years of age without parental consent.

If such data is discovered, it will be deleted.

10. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically.

Changes will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

11. Contact and Grievance Officer

For privacy-related questions or grievances:

Grievance Officer
Digital India Times
Email: editor@digitalindiatimes.com

Website: www.digitalindiatimes.com

✅ These documents now include elements Google reviewers usually check:

• transparency about ads
• cookie disclosure
• copyright policy
• user rights
• DPDP Act compliance
• third-party advertising disclosure
• editorial independence statement