eUttarakhand News (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Site”) operates the website euttarakhandnews.com, a news portal that also publishes blogs, opinion pieces, reviews, and press releases. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect from visitors and readers, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using euttarakhandnews.com, you agree to the practices described here.
If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of the Site.
1. Who We Are
eUttarakhand News is owned and operated by Rishab Gusain, based in India. For any questions about this policy or how your information is handled, you can reach us at euttarakhandnews@gmail.com.
2. Information We Collect
a) Information you give us directly
- Contact form submissions — when you write to us through our contact form, we collect the name, email address, and message details you provide.
- Comments — if you post a comment on an article, we collect the name, email address (if required by the comment system), and the content of your comment. Comments are publicly visible on the site.
- Newsletter / email sign-up (planned) — we intend to introduce an option for readers to subscribe by email in the future. Once launched, we will only collect and use your email address for the purpose you sign up for, and this policy will be updated accordingly.
b) Information collected automatically
When you browse the Site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies, log files, and similar technologies, including:
- IP address and approximate location
- Browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring website, and click activity
- Date and time of visit
c) Information from third-party tools
We use Google tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the Site and to help us improve content and performance. These tools may set their own cookies and collect data in line with Google’s own privacy practices. You can learn more about how Google handles this data through Google’s Privacy Policy.
We currently display embedded content from third parties (for example, embedded social media posts, videos, or maps) on some articles. Embedded content from another website behaves as if you visited that website directly, and the third party may collect data about your interaction with it, including cookies, even if you don’t have an account with them.
3. Advertising
At present, the Site does not run third-party advertising. We plan to introduce advertising in the future. Once introduced, our advertising partners (such as Google) may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites, and this policy will be updated to reflect the specific advertising networks used and the choices available to you.
4. Affiliate Links
Some articles, reviews, or posts on the Site may contain affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This does not influence the editorial content of our articles. Affiliate partners may use their own cookies or tracking technologies to attribute a purchase to our referral.
5. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content
- Respond to messages sent through the contact form
- Display and moderate comments on articles
- Understand readership trends and site performance through analytics
- Communicate with subscribers once email sign-up is introduced
- Comply with legal obligations, and detect or prevent misuse, spam, or fraudulent activity
We do not sell your personal information.
6. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites function and gather usage information. We use cookies for:
- Analytics (understanding how visitors use the Site)
- Enabling comment and contact form functionality
- In the future, advertising and affiliate tracking
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the Site function.
7. Sharing of Information
We do not share your personal information with third parties except in the following circumstances:
- With service providers who help us operate the Site (for example, hosting providers, Google Analytics, comment or form plugins), solely for the purpose of providing that service
- With advertising or affiliate partners, once those programs are active, as needed to serve ads or track referred purchases
- Where required by law, regulation, court order, or a valid request from a government or law enforcement authority
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or transfer of some or all of our assets, in which case reader information may be among the transferred assets
8. Content for All Age Groups
eUttarakhand News covers news, opinion, reviews, and press releases intended for a general audience across age groups. Content is presented based on its subject matter, and we do not knowingly direct data collection practices at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental awareness. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us (for example, through a comment or the contact form), please contact us at euttarakhandnews@gmail.com so we can review and remove it.
9. Data Retention
We retain contact form messages, comments, and any future subscriber information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, respond to your inquiries, maintain accurate site records, or comply with legal obligations.
10. Your Choices and Rights
Depending on where you are located, you may have rights to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information (for example, removal of a comment or contact form submission)
- Object to or restrict certain uses of your information, such as future marketing emails once introduced
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, email us at euttarakhandnews@gmail.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and may need to verify your identity before acting on your request.
11. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to external websites (including affiliate links and embedded content sources) that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external site you visit.
12. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services (such as the launch of email sign-up or advertising), or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
eUttarakhand News Email: euttarakhandnews@gmail.com Country of operation: India