Privacy Policy

Last updated: 13 September 2026

India5News respects the privacy of its readers, contributors and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains the categories of information that may be collected when you visit or interact with India5News, why that information may be used, when it may be shared, and the choices available to you. This Policy should be read together with our Terms of Use.

1. Scope

This Policy applies to personal data processed in connection with the India5News website and related digital services operated by India5News. It does not govern independent third-party websites or platforms that may be linked to or embedded within our pages.

2. Information We May Collect

Depending on how you use the Services, we may collect information you provide directly, such as your name, email address, telephone number or other contact details when you contact us, submit a news tip, request a correction, subscribe to a newsletter, participate in a survey or otherwise communicate with us.

We may also receive technical and usage information automatically, such as IP address, browser and device type, operating system, approximate location derived from IP address, referring page, pages viewed, date and time of visits, session information and interactions with the website. Cookies and similar technologies may be used for essential site functions, security, audience measurement, remembering preferences and, where enabled, advertising or analytics.

If you voluntarily submit photographs, videos, documents, comments or news tips, those materials may contain personal information. Please avoid sending sensitive personal information unless it is genuinely necessary for the purpose of your communication.

3. Purposes for Which Information May Be Used

We may process information to operate and secure the website; deliver requested services; respond to messages, tips and correction requests; understand readership and improve content and site performance; prevent fraud, abuse and technical attacks; administer newsletters or other communications you request; maintain editorial and business records; comply with legal obligations; establish or defend legal claims; and support advertising or measurement where such features are enabled and legally permitted.

4. Consent and Other Permitted Processing

Where applicable law requires consent, we will seek consent appropriate to the specified purpose. You may withdraw consent using the method provided for the relevant service or by contacting us, subject to processing that is otherwise permitted or required by law. Certain information may also be processed for uses recognised or permitted under applicable Indian law.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small files stored on a browser or device. Some cookies may be necessary for core website functionality and security. Others may support analytics, preferences, embedded media or advertising. The exact cookies in use can change as website services and vendors change. Where a consent-management mechanism is provided, you can use it to manage non-essential cookies. You can also control cookies through your browser settings, although disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.

6. Analytics, Advertising and Third-Party Services

India5News may use third-party hosting, security, analytics, content-delivery, embedded-media, newsletter, advertising or technology providers. Those providers may process limited information on our behalf or, in some cases, under their own privacy terms. For example, an embedded video or social-media post may allow the relevant platform to receive information when you load or interact with that content.

We do not state that every third-party service is active at all times. This Policy describes the categories of services that may be used as the website develops.

7. When Information May Be Shared

We may share information with service providers that help host, secure, maintain, measure or operate the Services; with professional advisers where reasonably necessary; in connection with a corporate restructuring, acquisition or transfer of the website or its business; where you direct or consent to sharing; or where disclosure is required or permitted by applicable law, legal process or a competent authority.

India5News does not sell personal data merely because a reader visits the website.

8. Journalism and Public-Interest Material

As a news publisher, India5News may receive, investigate and publish information concerning people, organisations and events where relevant to journalism and matters of public interest. Editorial processing may involve considerations different from ordinary customer-data processing and will be handled in accordance with applicable law, journalistic standards and legitimate public-interest considerations.

9. Data Retention

We aim to retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, for legitimate editorial or archival purposes, to maintain security and business records, or to satisfy legal requirements. Retention periods may therefore differ by category of information. Published journalistic material and associated editorial records may be retained as part of the historical news archive.

10. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical and organisational measures intended to protect information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, loss or misuse. No internet service or storage system can guarantee absolute security, and users should take reasonable precautions when transmitting information online.

11. Data Breaches

If a personal-data breach occurs, India5News will assess the incident and take steps required under applicable law, which may include containment, remediation, record keeping and notifications to affected individuals or competent authorities where legally required.

12. Your Choices and Rights

Subject to applicable law and any relevant exemptions, you may have rights concerning personal data about you, including rights to seek information about processing, request correction or updating of inaccurate data, request erasure in appropriate circumstances, withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, and raise a grievance. Requests may require reasonable verification of identity before action is taken.

These rights do not necessarily require alteration or deletion of accurate published journalism, archival records or information that India5News is legally entitled or required to retain.

13. Children

The Services are a general-audience news publication and are not designed to solicit personal data from children. Where consent from a parent or lawful guardian is required under applicable law for processing a child’s personal data, we will seek to comply with those requirements. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us in circumstances requiring attention, please contact us.

14. International Processing

Some technology or service providers may process information using infrastructure located outside India. Where personal data is transferred or processed across borders, India5News will seek to do so in accordance with applicable legal requirements and any restrictions notified by competent authorities.

15. Links to Other Websites

Articles may contain links to external websites. India5News is not responsible for the privacy practices of independent third parties. You should review the privacy notice of a third-party service before providing information to it.

16. Communications

If you subscribe to an optional newsletter or promotional communication, you may unsubscribe using the mechanism provided in that communication. Transactional, security or service messages may still be sent where necessary.

17. Grievances and Privacy Requests

Privacy questions, requests and grievances may be submitted through the contact facility published on India5News. Please identify the nature of your request and provide enough information for us to locate the relevant interaction or record. India5News may request additional information where reasonably necessary to verify identity or process the request.

18. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy as the Services, technology, vendors or legal requirements change. Material updates will be reflected on this page and the “Last updated” date will be revised. We encourage readers to review this page periodically.

19. Applicable Framework

This Policy is intended to operate consistently with applicable Indian privacy and information-technology law, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and rules brought into force under it, as applicable from time to time. Nothing in this Policy limits any non-waivable right available under applicable law.