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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 13, 2025

Last Updated: September 13, 2025

Introduction

Indian Times ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including:

  • • Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
  • • Account credentials (username, password)
  • • Subscription and payment information
  • • Comments, feedback, and correspondence
  • • Survey responses and preferences

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:

  • • Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
  • • Usage data (pages visited, time spent, click patterns)
  • • Location information (general geographic location)
  • • Cookies and tracking technologies data

Third-Party Information

We may receive information about you from third parties, such as social media platforms, analytics providers, and advertising partners, in accordance with their terms and your privacy settings.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

Service Delivery

  • • Providing and maintaining our services
  • • Processing subscriptions and payments
  • • Personalizing content and recommendations
  • • Sending newsletters and updates

Communication

  • • Responding to inquiries and support requests
  • • Sending administrative information
  • • Notifying about changes to our services
  • • Marketing communications (with consent)

Analytics & Improvement

  • • Analyzing usage patterns and trends
  • • Improving our website and services
  • • Conducting research and development
  • • Ensuring security and preventing fraud

Legal Compliance

  • • Complying with legal obligations
  • • Protecting our rights and interests
  • • Enforcing our terms of service
  • • Resolving disputes

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or serving users.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of the business transaction.

Aggregated Data

We may share aggregated, non-personally identifiable information for research, marketing, or analytical purposes.

Data Security

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

Security Measures Include:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and audits
  • Access controls and authentication measures
  • Employee training on data protection

Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, subject to applicable laws:

Access & Portability

Request access to your personal information and receive a copy in a structured format.

Correction

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

Deletion

Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.

Opt-Out

Unsubscribe from marketing communications and limit data processing.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your interactions with our website. This helps us provide a better user experience and analyze how our services are used.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
  • Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email:privacy@indiantimes.com

Data Protection Officer:dpo@indiantimes.com

Postal Address:
Indian Times Media House
Privacy Department
123 Press Complex
Connaught Place
New Delhi - 110001, India

Phone: +91 11 4567 8900