1. Introduction
At BN News 24×7, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU Regulation 2016/679) and applicable Indian data protection laws.
This policy explains how we collect, use, store, process, and protect your personal information when you access or use our website, services, and digital platforms.
Website Owner:
Mr. Rishav Sharma (Editor-in-Chief)
Location: Ludhiana, Punjab, India
2. Scope of This Policy
This GDPR Policy applies to:
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Visitors of the BN News 24×7 website
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Users who contact us, submit feedback, comments, or news tips
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Users who interact with our content on digital platforms
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Individuals whose personal data we receive directly or indirectly through our services
By using our website or services, you consent to the collection and processing of your personal data as described in this policy.
3. Personal Data We Collect
A. Information You Voluntarily Provide
We may collect personal information such as:
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Name
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Email address
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Contact number
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City / State (if provided)
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Any information submitted via contact forms, feedback, or emails
B. Information Automatically Collected
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Device information
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Pages visited and time spent
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Referring URLs
This data is collected through cookies and analytics tools for performance and security purposes.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing (GDPR Article 6)
We process personal data only when we have a lawful basis, including:
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Consent – where you voluntarily provide information
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Legitimate Interest – to operate, secure, and improve our services
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Legal Obligation – where required by law
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Performance of Service – to respond to queries or requests
5. Purpose of Data Processing
We use your personal data to:
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Provide and improve our news services
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Respond to inquiries, feedback, or complaints
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Maintain website security and prevent misuse
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Analyze audience engagement and website performance
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Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
BN News 24×7 uses cookies and similar technologies to:
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Improve user experience
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Analyze traffic and usage patterns
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Enhance website functionality
You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain site features.
7. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party service providers such as:
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Website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
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Hosting and security services
These providers process data only on our instructions and are required to follow appropriate data protection standards.
BN News 24×7 is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites linked from our platform.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
9. Your GDPR Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
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Right to Access – Request a copy of your personal data
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Right to Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
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Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)
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Right to Restrict Processing
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Right to Data Portability
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Right to Object to processing for certain purposes
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Right to Withdraw Consent at any time
Requests can be made by contacting us using the details provided below.
10. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online system is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
11. Children’s Privacy
BN News 24×7 does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 18. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us immediately for removal.
12. Social Media Interaction
BN News 24×7 operates official accounts on platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter. Any data shared publicly on these platforms is subject to the respective platform’s privacy policies.
Please do not share sensitive personal information through social media channels.
13. Changes to This Policy
BN News 24×7 reserves the right to update or modify this GDPR Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon publication on this page. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact Information
For questions, requests, or GDPR-related concerns, please contact:
BN News 24×7
Owner: Mr. Rishav Sharma (Editor-in-Chief)
Location: Ludhiana, Punjab, India
Email: info@bnnews24x7.com
