Effective Date: July 31, 2026
At The News Herald (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit www.thenewsherald.in or interact with our services.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:
- Contact us by email or through our contact forms.
- Subscribe to our newsletter.
- Submit articles or other content.
- Participate in surveys or promotions.
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (where applicable)
- Any information you choose to include in your communication.
Non-Personal Information
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the website
- Referring website
- Date and time of your visit
This information helps us improve our website and user experience.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Respond to your enquiries and requests.
- Publish or review submitted content.
- Deliver newsletters and updates (where you have subscribed).
- Improve our website and services.
- Monitor website performance and security.
- Detect fraud, abuse, or unauthorized activity.
- Comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience.
Cookies help us:
- Remember user preferences.
- Understand website traffic.
- Measure audience engagement.
- Improve website performance.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the website may not function properly.
Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services to operate and improve our website, including:
- Website analytics providers
- Advertising partners
- Newsletter and email service providers
- Social media platforms
- Embedded content providers
These third parties may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Advertising
Our website may display advertisements served by advertising partners.
These partners may use cookies or similar technologies to provide relevant advertisements and measure advertising performance.
Users should review the privacy policies of any third-party advertising services used on our website.
Email Newsletters
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address solely to send news updates, newsletters, and related communications.
You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in every email or by contacting us directly.
External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
The News Herald is not intended for children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to remove it.
Your Rights
Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of your personal information where legally applicable.
- Withdraw consent for certain processing activities.
- Opt out of marketing communications.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or website functionality.
Any updates will be posted on this page along with the revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of personal information, please contact us:
The News Herald
Email: editor@thenewsherald.in
Website: www.thenewsherald.in
Jammu & Kashmir, India
Thank you for trusting The News Herald. We are committed to respecting your privacy and maintaining the highest standards of transparency and responsibility in how we handle your information.