Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: May 01, 2026

Last Updated: May 01, 2026

Welcome to PRB NEWS (accessible via https://prbnews.in/). PRB NEWS (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates this digital news portal from New Delhi, India. We are deeply committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, process, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletters, post comments, or use any other services provided by us (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using our Services, you consent to the collection, storage, and use of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website or Services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information about you in three ways: information you provide directly, information collected automatically, and information from third parties.

A. Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Account/Subscription Information: When you register on our site, subscribe to our newsletter, or create a profile, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and location.

  • User Contributions/Comments: Any information, comments, images, or opinions you post publicly on our articles or forums.

  • Contact Us / Support: Information you provide when you report a grievance, send feedback, or contact our editorial desk (including your email and communication history).

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit PRB NEWS, we automatically collect certain technical data, including:

  • Device and Log Data: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, device ID, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits.

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking tools to personalize your experience, remember preferences, and analyze web traffic. (See Section 6 for details).

C. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you if you use social media features (like “Log in with Google” or “Share on Facebook”). These platforms share specific data with us based on your privacy settings with them.

2. Legal Basis for Processing

Under Indian laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, we process your personal data based on:

  1. Consent: Your explicit and informed consent provided at the time of data collection.

  2. Legitimate Interests: To provide and improve our news services, protect our network, and manage user interactions.

  3. Legal Compliance: To comply with statutory obligations, judicial orders, or government directives.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for various professional and operational purposes, including to:

  • Provide, operate, maintain, and improve our news portal.

  • Personalize your reading experience and suggest articles relevant to your interests.

  • Send you daily/weekly newsletters, breaking news alerts, and administrative updates (you can opt-out at any time).

  • Moderate comments and prevent spam, abusive behavior, or illegal activities on our platform.

  • Analyze website traffic, user demographics, and engagement trends.

  • Serve relevant advertisements, including tailored ads based on your browsing behavior.

  • Respond to queries, feedback, or complaints submitted to our New Delhi office.

4. Disclosure and Sharing of Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information under the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We share data with trusted third-party vendors (such as web hosting providers, analytics tools like Google Analytics, email delivery services, and ad networks) who assist us in operating our portal.

  • Legal and Regulatory Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or by government authorities (such as law enforcement agencies or the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting) executing their statutory duties.

  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the successor entity.

  • With Your Consent: We may disclose your information to any other party with your explicit prior consent.

5. Data Security

PRB NEWS implements industry-standard physical, electronic, and managerial security measures (such as SSL encryption, firewalls, and restricted access protocols) to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Cookies and Third-Party Advertising

  • Cookies: We use cookies to improve functionality and analyze usage. 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, some portions of our website may not function correctly.

  • Third-Party Advertisers: We may use third-party advertising companies (like Google AdSense) to serve ads when you visit PRB NEWS. These companies may use non-personal tracking data about your visits to this and other websites to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.

7. Links to Other Websites

Our portal contains hyperlinks to external websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and subject to applicable Indian laws (including the DPDP Act), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access & Review: You can request details of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Right to Correction/Erasure: You can ask us to correct inaccurate data or delete your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements).

  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent for data processing at any time. Withdrawal will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

  • Right to Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our newsletters or marketing emails using the “Unsubscribe” link provided at the bottom of our emails.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Grievance Officer using the details provided below.

9. Children’s Privacy

PRB NEWS does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 18. If we discover that a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, we will take immediate steps to delete such data from our servers. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with data, please contact us immediately.

10. Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy and your relationship with PRB NEWS shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in New Delhi, India.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

PRB NEWS reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Any changes will become effective immediately upon posting the revised policy on this webpage. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

12. Grievance Redressal / Contact Us

In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Rules made thereunder, as well as the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, the name and contact details of the Grievance Officer for PRB NEWS are provided below.

If you have any questions, concerns, feedback, or grievances regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact:

  • Name/Designation: Grievance Officer, PRB NEWS

  • Operating Address: P-102, 3rd Floor, Jamia Nagar, Okhla, New Delhi – 110025

  • Email Address: privacy@prbnews.in

  • Website: https://prbnews.in/