Bharat Local Media – Nonprofit Local News for Bengaluru

At Bharat Local Media Pvt. Ltd., we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit and interact with our online platform, which provides local news reporting, community updates, regional news coverage, and related services. We adhere to all applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant legislation to ensure your personal data is handled with care and transparency.

Information We Collect
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you use our site, such as your name, email address, and any other details submitted through contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or comment sections. Additionally, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity through the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates and times of your visits.

How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:
- To deliver and improve our services, including personalizing your experience on our site.
- To communicate with you, respond to inquiries, and provide customer support.
- To send you newsletters, updates, and promotional materials related to our services, where you have given consent to receive such communications.
- To monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve our platform and content offerings.
- To ensure the security and integrity of our site and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activities.

Legal Basis for Processing
For users located in the European Economic Area (EEA) and other jurisdictions with applicable data protection laws, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases to process your personal data:
- Your consent, where you have given clear permission for specific uses.
- The performance of a contract or to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract.
- Compliance with legal obligations to which we are subject.
- Our legitimate interests in operating and improving our business, provided such interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.

Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our site and delivering our services, such as IT and hosting providers, marketing agencies, and analytics partners. All such providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are permitted to use your information only as necessary to perform these tasks. We may also disclose personal data if required by law, regulation, or legal process.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze site traffic, and provide relevant content. You have the option to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but please note that some features of our site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. When data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Your Rights
If you are located in the EEA or other jurisdictions with similar laws, you have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:
- The right to access and obtain a copy of your data.
- The right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete information.
- The right to erasure, also known as the right to be forgotten, under certain circumstances.
- The right to restrict or object to the processing of your data.
- The right to data portability to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
- The right to withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through the physical address provided below.

Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. While we strive to secure your data, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers
As a company operating in India with an international audience, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own. When such transfers occur, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

Children’s Privacy
Our platform is not intended for use by children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on our site with a revised date to inform you of modifications.

Contact Information
For any questions, concerns, or requests related to this privacy policy or your personal data, you can reach us at:
Bharat Local Media Pvt. Ltd.
42 Maple Street, 3rd Floor,
Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560001
India

Your privacy is important to us, and we are dedicated to protecting your personal data while providing you with reliable local news and community information through our online platform.