Privacy Policy for AwareMedia.News

1. Scope of This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, share it, protect it, and your rights in relation to that information when you access or use https://awaremedia.news (the “Service”).

This Policy applies to all users of the Website, including visitors, registered users, contributors, commenters, and customers.

2. What Information We Collect

2.1. Personal Data You Provide

You may voluntarily provide certain Personal Data when you interact with the Website:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number when subscribing to newsletters, commenting, or contacting us.
• User Content: Comments, feedback, opinions, and other content you post.
• Registration Information: If you create an account, we may collect a username and password.

2.2. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we automatically collect:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, date/time of visit, referral URLs.
• Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, local storage, pixels, and similar technologies to collect information about your usage and preferences.

2.3. Device & Usage Information

Data about your device (mobile/tablet/desktop), screen resolution, unique device identifiers, and browsing patterns may be collected for analytics and performance improvement.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide, operate, maintain, and improve our services.
• Personalize user experience and deliver content tailored to your interests.
• Respond to comments, inquiries, and support requests.
• Send newsletters, marketing communications, and updates (with consent).
• Monitor analytics to understand Website trends and performance.
• Prevent fraud, spam, and abusive activity.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us:

• Remember preferences and settings.
• Understand user behavior and site performance.
• Deliver targeted advertising through trusted partners.

You may choose to disable cookies via your browser settings, but some features may not function properly as a result.

5. Third-Party Advertising & Analytics

We may use third-party services for advertising, analytics, and content delivery, including but not limited to Google Analytics, Adsense, Facebook Pixel, and other partners.

• These partners may collect data about your activities across sites.
• They may use cookies, device identifiers, or other tracking technologies.
• We do not control third-party tracking and recommend reviewing their privacy policies.

6. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers that support our operations (hosting, analytics, email services).
• Legal Authorities when required by law, legal process, or to protect rights and safety.
• Advertising Partners to display relevant ads (with your consent where required).

We do not sell, rent, or trade your Personal Data to unaffiliated third parties for their marketing without your consent.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your Personal Data against unauthorized access, theft, loss, or alteration.

However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

8. Data Retention

We retain Personal Data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy unless a longer retention period is required by law.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not directed to or intended for users under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 16. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will promptly delete it.

10. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, correct, update or delete your Personal Data.
• Object to certain processing activities where permitted by law.
• Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).
• Ask for a copy of your data in a commonly-used format.

To exercise your rights, contact us at awaremedia@gmail.com.

11. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside India, where our service providers operate. We take steps to ensure that such transfers comply with applicable laws.

12. Links to Other Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of linked sites. Visiting such sites is at your own risk.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top reflects the effective date. Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests about this policy or your Personal Data, email us at: awaremedia@gmail.com