Bharat Urban Media | Bengaluru's Premier Local News Platform

Bharat Urban Media Pvt. Ltd. ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you visit or use our online platform, including any content, functionality, and services offered through our site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you provide directly when using our services, such as your name, email address, and any other details submitted through forms or correspondence related to our local news reporting, community updates, and other editorial content. Additionally, we automatically collect certain technical information about your interaction with our platform, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior via cookies or similar technologies.

2. Use of Your Information

Your personal data is used to:

Provide you with access to our services and deliver content tailored to your interests.
Communicate with you regarding your inquiries or any service updates.
Improve and customize our platform and the services we offer.
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of use.
Support grassroots journalism and community engagement initiatives.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We handle your personal data in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The primary legal bases for processing your data include:

Performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures.
Legitimate interests pursued by us, such as enhancing our services.
Compliance with legal obligations.
Your consent, where applicable and requested.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. Your data may be shared with third-party service providers acting on our behalf to facilitate our services, such as hosting, data analysis, and communication support. These parties are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.

We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or those of others.

5. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be processed and stored in India or in other countries where our service providers operate. When transferring data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your privacy rights.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. When no longer needed, your data is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
Object to or restrict certain types of processing.
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Request data portability.
Lodge a complaint with a relevant supervisory authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at our physical address listed below.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our platform uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze usage patterns, and support our services. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may impact your ability to use some features on our platform.

9. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such data being collected, we take steps to delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updated versions will be posted on our platform with the revision date clearly indicated.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:

Bharat Urban Media Pvt. Ltd.
42, Kasturba Gandhi Road, 5th Floor,
Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560001,
India

We are committed to addressing your privacy concerns promptly and transparently.