लोकस्वामी न्यूज़पेपर और लोकस्वामी मोजो की प्राइवेसी पॉलिसी

1. Scope of Policy

This Policy applies to all users accessing Lokswami digital platforms, including the website, mobile interfaces, newsletters, and embedded media services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal data voluntarily provided by users and certain data that is collected automatically while using the Services.

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Location such as city or state
• Any other information submitted through forms, comments, or communication
• IP address, device identifiers, browser type, usage patterns, pages visited, session duration, and referring URLs
• Cookies and similar technologies used to maintain session continuity, analyse traffic, and personalize content delivery
• User-generated content such as comments, tips, and media, which may be published publicly

3. Legal Basis and Purpose of Processing

We process personal data based on user consent, legitimate interests such as improving Services and ensuring security, and compliance with legal obligations.

Data may be used to provide and improve Services, respond to user queries, send communications where consent is provided, ensure platform security, and comply with regulatory requirements.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may disclose information to employees, contractors, and service providers on a need-to-know basis, to analytics and hosting providers, when required by law, or where necessary to protect legal rights, prevent fraud, or ensure safety.

We do not sell personal data.

5. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Policy, comply with legal or regulatory obligations, and resolve disputes or enforce agreements.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security practices and procedures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

However, users acknowledge that no system is completely secure and transmission of information over the internet involves inherent risks.

7. User Rights (Under Applicable Law)

Subject to applicable law, users may have the right to:

• Access their personal data
• Request correction or updating of data
• Request erasure of personal data
• Withdraw consent where applicable
• Seek grievance redressal

8. Children's Data

Lokswami does not knowingly collect personal data from children below the age of 13 years. If such data is identified, it will be deleted.

9. Third-Party Services

Our Services may include third-party content such as embedded videos, advertisements, analytics tools, or social media integrations. Such third parties operate under their own privacy policies, and Lokswami is not responsible for their practices.

10. Cross-Border Data Transfers

Where required, data may be processed or stored on servers located outside India, subject to applicable legal safeguards.

11. Changes to Policy

Lokswami reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updated versions will be published on this page with the revised date.

Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.