Young India 24 (we, us, our) operates the website youngindia24.com. This page explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and what we do with it.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we may collect standard technical information that your browser sends, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, referring page, and the pages you view. This information is used in aggregate to understand how our readers use the site.
If you subscribe to notifications, leave a comment, or contact us, we collect the information you choose to provide, such as your name and email address.
Cookies
We use cookies to keep the site working correctly, remember your preferences, and measure traffic. Third-party services we use, including advertising and analytics providers, may also set cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some parts of the site may not work as expected afterwards.
Advertising
We display advertisements on this site. Advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies to show ads that are relevant to you. We do not share your name, email address, or phone number with advertisers.
Push Notifications
If you opt in to browser notifications, we store a notification token so we can send you news updates. You can withdraw consent at any time through your browser settings, and the token is then removed.
WhatsApp Communications
Members of our editorial team may send news content to our systems through WhatsApp using the official WhatsApp Business Platform. Messages sent this way are used solely to publish news content on this website. We do not send marketing or promotional messages to readers over WhatsApp, and we do not collect or store readers’ WhatsApp numbers.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to publish and improve our journalism, to keep the website secure and working properly, to respond to messages you send us, and to comply with legal obligations.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only with service providers who help us run the website, such as hosting, analytics, and advertising partners, and only to the extent needed for them to provide that service. We may also disclose information where required by law.
Data Retention
We keep personal information only for as long as it is needed for the purposes described here, or for as long as the law requires.
Your Rights
You may ask us to tell you what personal information we hold about you, to correct it, or to delete it. Write to us using the contact details below and we will respond within a reasonable time.
Children
Our website is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Third-Party Links
Our articles may link to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The revised version will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or about how we handle your information, please contact us through the contact page on youngindia24.com.