GDPR Policy

At Newsparrow (https://newsparrow.in), we are committed to protecting the privacy and rights of our users. This GDPR Policy outlines how we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA).

  1. Data Controller

Newsparrow is the data controller for personal data collected through our website. You can contact us regarding data protection matters at:Email: [email protected]

  1. Personal Data We Collect

We collect and process the following types of personal data:a. Information you provide:

  • Name and email address when you post comments
  • Any personal data you include in communications with us

b. Information collected automatically:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referral source
  • Length of visit, page views, website navigation
  • Time zone setting and location
  • Other technical information collected through cookies and similar technologies
  1. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal grounds:a. Consent: When you agree to our use of cookies for non-essential purposes.b. Legitimate Interests: For purposes of website analytics, improving our services, and providing relevant content.c. Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations in responding to your queries or comments.

  1. Purposes of Data Processing

We use your personal data for the following purposes:a. To provide and maintain our website services
b. To notify you about changes to our website or policies
c. To allow you to participate in interactive features when you choose to do so
d. To provide customer support
e. To gather analysis or valuable information so that we can improve our website
f. To monitor the usage of our website
g. To detect, prevent and address technical issues
h. To serve relevant advertisements (through Google AdSense)

  1. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this policy. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.

  1. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject in the EU/EEA, you have the following rights:a. Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.b. Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.c. Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data under certain circumstances.d. Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.e. Right to Data Portability: You can request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.f. Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.g. Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on consent as the legal basis for processing, you can withdraw your consent at any time.To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

  1. Data Transfers Outside the EU/EEA

We may transfer your personal data to countries outside the EU/EEA, particularly to the United States through our use of Google Analytics and Google AdSense. When we do so, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

  1. Automated Decision-Making and Profiling

We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that would produce legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affect you.

  1. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk, including:a. Encryption of personal data where appropriate
b. Regular testing and evaluation of the effectiveness of our security measures
c. Procedures to address and report any suspected personal data breaches

  1. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

  1. Changes to This Policy

We may update this GDPR Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date at the top.

  1. Complaints

If you have a complaint about our use of your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority in your country of residence in the EU.

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this GDPR Policy or our data practices, please contact us at [email protected].By using Newsparrow, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy and agree to its terms.