Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Amar Purulia. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, read our E-Paper, or use our mobile applications.

By accessing or using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service to you:

• Personal Data: While using our Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information, such as your email address, first name, last name, phone number, and gender when you register for an account.
• Social Login Data: If you choose to link or sign up using a third-party account (such as Google or Facebook), we receive basic profile information (like your name, email, and profile picture) from those services.
• Usage Data: We automatically collect information on how the Service is accessed and used. This includes your device's Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of your visit, and the time spent on those pages.
• Location Data: With your permission, we may collect and process information about your actual location (using GPS or IP address) to provide localized news and security alerts for your account.

3. How We Use Your Data

Amar Purulia uses the collected data for various purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain our news portal and E-Paper services.
• To manage your registered account and customize your news feed based on your preferences.
• To send you push notifications, email newsletters, and WhatsApp alerts regarding breaking news (if you have opted-in).
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent unauthorized logins (e.g., locking accounts after multiple failed attempts).
• To analyze site traffic and user engagement using analytics tools to improve our content delivery.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service (such as staying logged in securely).

5. Third-Party Services

We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service, provide the Service on our behalf, or assist us in analyzing how our Service is used. These include:

• Google Analytics: To monitor and analyze web traffic.
• Authentication Providers: Google and Facebook for secure social logins.
• Push Notification Services: To deliver real-time news alerts to your browser or device.

These third parties have access to your Personal Data only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

6. Data Security

The security of your data is extremely important to us. We implement enterprise-grade security measures, including:

• Secure password hashing algorithms for all registered users.
• Strict account lockouts and One-Time Password (OTP) verification for suspicious login activities.
• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers.

However, remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to access: You can request copies of your personal data.
• The right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete via your Account Dashboard.
• The right to erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
• The right to opt-out: You can manage your notification preferences and opt-out of marketing communications at any time.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us: