🔒 Privacy Policy
Introduction: Why Your Privacy Matters to Us
Dainik Bharat Times (https://www.dainikbharattimes.com) respects the privacy of its users and is committed to protecting any personal information shared with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard information when you visit or interact with our website.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy. Our aim is to maintain transparency and help users clearly understand how their data is handled.
📌 Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information when users voluntarily provide it, such as:
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Name
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Email address
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Information submitted through contact forms or emails
Providing personal information is completely optional. Users can browse most areas of the website without sharing personal details.
Non-Personal Information
We may automatically collect non-personal information including:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device information
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Pages visited and time spent on the website
This data helps us analyze traffic, improve website performance, enhance security, and understand user behavior.
🍪 Use of Cookies
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on a user’s browser that help websites recognize preferences and improve functionality.
How We Use Cookies
Dainik Bharat Times uses cookies to:
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Analyze traffic and usage patterns
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Improve website performance and user experience
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Display relevant advertisements
Users can choose to disable cookies through their browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect certain website features.
📢 Google Ads, AdSense & DoubleClick Cookie
Dainik Bharat Times uses Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service provided by Google Inc.
DoubleClick Cookie
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Google uses the DoubleClick cookie to show ads to users based on their visit to this and other websites on the internet.
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This enables the display of more relevant advertisements to users.
Third-Party Vendors
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Google and other third-party vendors use cookies to serve ads based on users’ prior visits to this website or other websites.
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These vendors may collect non-personal information such as IP address, browser details, and usage behavior.
🚫 How Users Can Opt-Out
Users can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:
👉 Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
Users may also opt out of third-party vendor cookies by visiting:
👉 www.aboutads.info
This allows users to control how their data is used for advertising purposes.
🔄 How We Use Collected Information
The information we collect may be used to:
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Improve website content and services
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Respond to user inquiries and feedback
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Enhance website security and prevent misuse
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Comply with legal obligations
👉 We do not sell, rent, or trade users’ personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.
🔗 Third-Party Services & External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites and advertisements.
Dainik Bharat Times has no control over third-party websites or advertisers, and their privacy practices may differ from ours. Users are advised to review the Privacy Policies of those websites separately.
🔐 Data Security
We use reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect user information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure, and therefore absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
👶 Children’s Privacy
Dainik Bharat Times does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information on our website, please contact us immediately so appropriate action can be taken.
👤 User Rights & Control
Users have the right to:
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Request access to their personal data
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Request correction or deletion of their information
Requests can be made through the Contact Us page, and we will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
🔄 Updates to This Privacy Policy
Dainik Bharat Times reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice.
Continued use of the website after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
📩 Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us via the Contact Us page on our website.
✅ Conclusion
Dainik Bharat Times is committed to safeguarding user privacy and maintaining transparency. By using our website, you trust us with your information, and we take that responsibility seriously while complying with Google AdSense and international privacy standards.