PRIVACY POLICY — TRINETHRA NEWS

Last updated: December 15, 2025
Trinethra News (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the choices you have. By using https://trinethra.news and related services (the “Platform”), you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Policy.

1. Scope & Acceptance
This Policy applies to information collected through the Platform, mobile apps, microsites, newsletters, and services offered by Trinethra Digital Media Pvt. Ltd. (“Company”). If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not use the Platform.

2. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information:
2.1 Information you give us (Provided Information)
When you register, subscribe, comment, contact us, apply for jobs, participate in a contest, or otherwise interact with the Platform, you may provide:
Name, email address, mobile number
Postal address, billing/shipping address (for paid services)
Payment details (processed via third-party payment gateways)
Profile photo and other profile data (if feature enabled)
Credentials (username, password)
Any content you submit (comments, uploads, messages)
Preferences and interests (for personalized content and newsletters)
2.2 Information we collect automatically (Automatically Collected Data)
When you access the Platform we may automatically collect:
IP address, device identifiers, device type, browser, OS version
Pages viewed, timestamps, referral URLs, session duration, clicks, scroll data
Location data (approximate, derived from IP) if enabled
Cookies, pixels and other tracking data from analytics and advertising partners

3. How We Use Your Information
We use information for the following purposes:
To operate, maintain and improve the Platform and user experience
To provide, personalize and deliver content, features and services (including newsletters and alerts)

To process payments and manage subscriptions
To respond to comments, queries and customer-service requests
To detect, investigate and prevent fraudulent or illegal activity; to protect our rights and users
To serve relevant advertising and measure ad performance (with clear disclosures)
For legal and regulatory compliance and to enforce our Terms & Conditions and policies
We will not use your personal information for purposes materially different from those described here without prior notice.

4. Legal Basis (where applicable)
Where required by applicable law, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases to process your personal data:
Consent (e.g., for newsletters or optional services)
Performance of a contract (e.g., subscription fulfilment)
Legitimate interests (e.g., platform security, analytics, serving non-intrusive ads)
Compliance with legal obligations

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons and similar technologies to:
Keep you logged in and maintain session state
Personalize content and recommend stories you may like
Collect analytics to improve site performance and content strategy
Serve targeted or contextual advertising
You can control cookie preferences via your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Platform functionality.

6. Advertising & Third-Party Services
We work with third parties (advertising networks, analytics providers, payment gateways, social platforms) that may collect or process data on our behalf. These third parties have their own privacy practices; we encourage you to review them. We do not sell your personal information.
Sponsored content, affiliate links or partner services will be clearly disclosed.

7. Payment & Financial Information
Trinethra News does not directly store your full payment card details. Payment processing is handled by trusted third-party payment gateways that use industry-standard encryption (SSL/TLS). We may retain non-sensitive transaction records (transaction IDs, billing name, payment statuses) for accounting and subscription management.

8. Sharing & Disclosure
We may share information in the following circumstances:
With service providers and partners who help operate the Platform (hosting, analytics, customer support, payment processors) under confidentiality obligations
To comply with legal process, court orders or regulatory requirements
To enforce our Terms, protect rights, investigate fraud or threats to safety
In connection with a sale, merger, reorganization or other business transaction (with notice where required)
We will not disclose personally identifiable information to third parties for their independent marketing without your consent.

9. User Content & Public Comments
Any content you post publicly (comments, forum posts, profile entries) may be visible to others and retained as described in this Policy. You grant Trinethra News a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, publish and display such content for Platform operation and promotion.

10. Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements and for legitimate business purposes. You may request deletion (subject to legal, regulatory or legitimate business retention requirements).

11. Children
Our Platform is not intended for children under 13 (or other age as required by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children below the applicable age. If we learn we have collected such data unintentionally, we will delete it promptly on verification.

12. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on applicable law, you may have rights including:
To access the personal data we hold about you
To correct inaccurate or incomplete data
To request deletion or restriction of processing
To object to certain processing (including profiling/marketing)
To withdraw consent where the processing is based on consent
To opt out of newsletters and marketing communications (unsubscribe links are provided)
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@trinethra.news (or use the contact details below).

We may require proof of identity before responding.

13. Security
We implement technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal data from loss, misuse or unauthorized access. However, no internet transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

14. Links to Other Sites
Our Platform may contain links to third-party websites and services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please read the privacy policy of any external site you visit.

15. Transfers & International Processing
Data we collect may be processed or stored outside your country where laws may differ. By using the Platform and providing information, you consent to such transfers. Where required, we will take steps to ensure adequate safeguards.

16. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date will be revised. Continued use after changes indicates acceptance of the updated Policy. We encourage you to review this page regularly.

17. Grievance Officer & Contact Information (India — IT Rules compliant)
In accordance with the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, our designated Grievance Officer for India:
Grievance Officer
Name: Chiranjeevi Prasad. S
Email: info@trinethra.news
Address: Sai Madhu Towers, Plot No. 17, Rohini Layout Rd, Jaihind Enclave, Madhapur, Hyderabad, Telangana 500081.
For privacy-specific requests, please email: info@trinethra.news
For general contact:
Website contact page: https://trinethra.news/contact

18. Complaints & Dispute Resolution
If you have concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us first so we can promptly investigate and attempt to resolve the issue. If unresolved, you may seek remedies available under applicable law.

Data Controller (for India)
Trinethra Digital Media Pvt. Ltd.
Address: Sai Madhu Towers, Plot No. 17, Rohini Layout Rd, Jaihind Enclave, Madhapur, Hyderabad, Telangana 500081.
Email: info@trinethra.news