Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Asha News Network (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates https://ashanewsnetwork.com (the “Site”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and global standards. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.
2. Data We Collect
a) Personal Data
- Identifiers: Name, email, phone number when you subscribe or contact us.
- Demographics: City/state preferences for localized news delivery.
- Payment Details: Encrypted card data (handled by PCI-DSS compliant gateways like Razorpay) for premium subscriptions.
b) Non-Personal Data
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, device type (via Google Analytics).
- Cookies: Session, authentication, and preference cookies (see Section 4).
c) Sensitive Data
We never collect:
- Religious/political beliefs
- Biometric data
- Aadhaar or financial account numbers
3. How We Use Your Data
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Deliver personalized news | Consent (opt-in preferences) |
| Send email alerts | Contractual necessity |
| Improve site performance | Legitimate interests |
| Comply with legal orders | Legal obligation |
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use:
- Essential Cookies: Login sessions, paywall access.
- Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics (anonymized IPs).
- Advertising Cookies: Non-personalized ads via Google Ad Manager.
Opt-Out: Adjust settings via our [Cookie Consent Banner] or browser controls.
5. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We share data only with:
- Service Providers: Cloudflare (security), AWS (hosting).
- Legal Authorities: When required under Indian law (court orders, cybercrime investigations).
- Partners: Anonymous data for advertisers.
No sale of personal data to third parties.
6. Data Security
- Encryption: AES-256 for data at rest, TLS 1.3 for data in transit.
- Access Controls: Role-based employee access + 2FA.
- Breach Protocol: 72-hour DGPSI notification as per DPDPA 2023.
7. Your Rights (Under DPDPA 2023)
You may:
- Access/correct your data
- Request deletion
- Withdraw consent
- Port data (JSON/CSV format)
- Grievance redressal
To exercise rights: Email privacy@ashanewsnetwork.com with proof of identity.
8. Children’s Privacy
- Site not intended for users under 18.
- No data knowingly collected from minors.
- Parents may request deletion of children’s data.
9. Data Retention
- Active users: Data retained until account deletion.
- Inactive users: Anonymized after 3 years.
- Legal requirements: Financial records kept for 6 years.
10. Third-Party Links
Links to external sites (e.g., government portals) have independent privacy policies. We bear no responsibility for their practices.
11. Policy Updates
- Notified via site banners or email 15 days before changes.
- Archived versions available here.
12. Contact Us
Data Protection Officer:
Mr. Rajeev Sharma
Email: dpo@ashanewsnetwork.com
Postal: Asha News Network, RNI No.
Himachal Pradesh, India
Grievance Officer:
Ms. Priya Mehta (Compliance Head)
Email: grievance@ashanewsnetwork.com
This policy meets requirements under:
- Information Technology Act, 2000 (Section 43A)
- Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
- General Data Protection Regulation (EU) principles