Privacy Policy of Sujoy News

At Sujoy News, we place the utmost importance on the privacy of our readers. This Privacy Policy clearly explains how we collect, use, and secure your information. Our goal is to earn your trust and respect your privacy. We assure you that we do not sell or share your personal information with any third party. By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy.

1. What Information Do We Collect?

Personal Information: If you contact us (e.g., through the website's contact form or email at contact.sujoynews@gmail.com), we may collect your name, email address, or other details you provide. This information is used solely for communication purposes and is not shared with any third party.

Non-Personal Information: We use the Blogger platform, which may collect anonymous data via Google Analytics, such as your browser type, device type, IP address, pages visited, or the time spent on a page. This helps us improve the website experience.

Cookies and Similar Technologies: Our website is hosted on the Blogger platform, managed by Google. Google uses essential cookies to ensure website functionality. We also use Google Analytics (GA4), which collects anonymous data to help us understand user behavior and improve content.

Types of Cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality (cannot be disabled).
Analytics Cookies: Used to collect anonymous data via Google Analytics. These cookies are only activated after you provide explicit consent via the cookie consent banner on your first visit.
Advertising Cookies (if applicable): If we display advertisements via Google AdSense or similar services, these may use cookies to show personalized ads based on your browsing activity. You can opt out of personalized ads via Google's Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com/

Cookie Consent: When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent notice. Analytics and advertising cookies are loaded only after you give your consent. You can manage or withdraw cookie consent at any time via your browser settings. For more details, see Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

We use cookies based on our legitimate interest to enhance user experience, as permitted under applicable laws.

2. How Do We Use Your Information?

To respond to your questions or suggestions.
To improve website functionality and tailor content to readers' preferences.
To analyze website performance using anonymous data.
If we introduce email newsletters or subscription services in the future, you can opt out at any time via the unsubscribe link or by contacting us.

We do not use your information for advertising or commercial purposes beyond what is necessary for website functionality, and we do not share it with third parties.

We do not send spam emails. We will only contact you if you reach out to us first or if there is an important update about our website.

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, share, or disclose your personal information to any third party unless required by law (e.g., a court order or legal obligation).

Third-Party Services:

Anonymous data collected via the Google/Blogger platform is handled according to Google's Privacy Policy. For more details, see: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Third-Party Advertisers (if applicable): If we use Google AdSense or similar advertising services, they may collect anonymous data for ad personalization. You can opt out via Google's Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com/

4. Data Security

We make every effort to secure the information under our control. Security measures, including encryption and secure storage, are implemented through the Blogger platform and Google's infrastructure.

However, transmitting information over the internet is not entirely risk-free. Please exercise caution when providing personal details online.

Data Breach Notification: In the unlikely event of a data breach that compromises your personal information, we will notify affected users without undue delay — and for EU/UK users, within 72 hours as required under GDPR and UK GDPR. For Indian users, we comply with breach notification obligations under India's DPDP Rules, 2025. We will also update this page accordingly.

5. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Right to Access: You can request to view any personal information we have collected about you.
Right to Correction: If there's an error in your information, you can request a correction.
Right to Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information at any time.
Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time (e.g., by disabling cookies or requesting deletion of your data).
Right to Data Portability: Where applicable under laws such as GDPR, you may request a copy of your data in a portable format.
Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell or share your personal data, but you can opt out of any data processing if desired (e.g., analytics, advertising cookies).
Do Not Track (DNT): Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. However, most websites, including ours (via Blogger/Google), do not respond to DNT signals. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: contact.sujoynews@gmail.com

6. International Data Transfer

Our website is hosted on the Blogger platform, managed by Google. Google's servers may be located in various countries around the world. Google complies with its Privacy Policy and international data transfer processes (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses, adequacy decisions). We do not directly transfer any personal information.

Cross-Border Data Transfers (India — DPDP Rules, 2025): In accordance with India's DPDP Rules, 2025, personal data of Indian users may be transferred outside India unless restricted by the Central Government via notification. We rely on Google's infrastructure, which complies with applicable international transfer standards.

Platform Provider: Our website is currently hosted on Google's Blogger platform. In the future, we may migrate to WordPress or another platform. Any such change will be reflected in this Privacy Policy.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. In compliance with India's DPDP Rules, 2025, enhanced protections apply to children's personal data, including the requirement for verifiable parental consent where applicable. If we discover that a child's information has been collected without proper consent, it will be deleted immediately. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at: contact.sujoynews@gmail.com

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or content. Please review their policies before clicking on any links or providing personal information to third-party sites.

9. Data Retention

Personal Information (e.g., emails from contact forms): We retain your personal information only for the necessary period, typically up to 2 years from the last communication, unless deletion is requested earlier.

Anonymous Analytics Data: Data collected via Google Analytics is retained according to Google's default settings (typically 26 months), as per Google's policies.

Security & Activity Logs: In accordance with India's DPDP Rules, 2025, system and activity logs related to data processing are retained for a minimum of one year to ensure traceability and accountability.

You can request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us at: contact.sujoynews@gmail.com

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be published on this page.

Effective Date: 16 January, 2026
Last Updated: 19 March, 2026

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Compliance with Regional Laws

We are committed to complying with applicable data protection laws in the regions where our users are located:

European Union (GDPR): We ensure transparency, consent-based processing, and data subject rights (e.g., access, correction, deletion, portability). Analytics cookies are loaded only after explicit consent. You can withdraw consent at any time.
California, USA (CCPA/CPRA): We do not sell or share your personal information. California residents can request to view, delete, or opt out of data processing.
India (DPDP Act, 2023 & DPDP Rules, 2025): We comply with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and the DPDP Rules notified on 13 November, 2025 and published in the Official Gazette on 14 November, 2025 by MeitY. We ensure consent-based data processing, data minimisation, purpose limitation, reasonable security safeguards, and breach notification without undue delay as required under applicable rules. Enhanced protections apply to children's personal data. Users may withdraw consent and request deletion of their data at any time. Full phased compliance is being implemented within the 18-month transition timeline.
United Kingdom (UK GDPR & DUAA 2025): We comply with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. We also acknowledge the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA), which received Royal Assent in June 2025 and introduced reforms to automated decision-making, lawful bases, and data subject rights in the UK. The EU-UK adequacy decision has been renewed and remains valid until 2031, ensuring continued lawful data flows between the EU and UK.
Other Countries: We adhere to general international privacy standards (e.g., Canada's PIPEDA, Australia's Privacy Act), emphasizing transparency, consent, and data security.

12. Use of AI Technology

Some content on our website may be created or assisted by AI technology to enhance efficiency and quality. However, all content is carefully reviewed and edited by humans to ensure accuracy, truthfulness, and alignment with our values and devotion to Lord Krishna.

We do not use AI to collect, process, or make decisions about your personal data.

We are aware of emerging AI-related regulations, including the EU AI Act (progressively applicable from 2024–2026), and we ensure our use of AI for content assistance remains transparent and responsible.

13. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:

Email: contact.sujoynews@gmail.com

We will respond to your queries as quickly as possible and work to address your concerns.

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