Privacy Policy
Samachar Nyaya Kendra is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our online platform. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect information gathered through this service.
Information We Collect
We collect information in two main ways:
Information you provide to us: This includes information you voluntarily submit when you interact with our site, such as when you fill out contact forms, subscribe to newsletters, participate in surveys, or make inquiries. The types of information you might provide include contact details and information related to your inquiry or interaction.
Information collected automatically: When you visit our site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates and times of visits. This information is collected through technologies such as cookies and web analytics tools. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help improve your experience and track usage patterns.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes related to our mission and services, including:
To provide and maintain our online platform and services. To respond to your inquiries, requests, and provide support. To communicate with you about our activities, news, and events, where you have indicated interest. To understand how our service is used and analyze trends to improve the content, features, and performance of our site. To ensure the security and integrity of our online platform. For internal research and reporting related to media freedom and human rights advocacy, often using aggregated or anonymized data.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal information based on several legal grounds, including:
Your consent, where you have given it for specific purposes (e.g., subscribing to a newsletter). The necessity to fulfill a contract or provide a service you have requested. Compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject. Our legitimate interests in operating our site, communicating with you, improving our services, and pursuing our organizational mission, provided these interests are not overridden by your data protection rights.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
With trusted third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, data analysis, and security. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed. If required by law, court order, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Samachar Nyaya Kendra, our users, or others. In aggregated or anonymized form, which cannot reasonably be used to identify you, for research, reporting, or statistical purposes.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. The retention period may vary depending on the type of information and the purpose of processing.
Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These rights may include:
The right to access the personal information we hold about you. The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information. The right to request deletion of your personal information. The right to object to or request restriction of processing of your personal information. The right to request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used format (data portability). The right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the "Contact Us" section below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to protect the personal information we collect and maintain from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. This privacy policy applies only to our online platform. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Children's Privacy
Our online platform is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any changes on this page, and the revised policy will be effective immediately upon posting. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, you may contact us by mail at:
Samachar Nyaya Kendra120 Anna Salai, 3rd Floor
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600002
India