Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01 May 2026

Welcome to ElectoralNews. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit our website, use our services, subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or interact with our content.

By using ElectoralNews, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy.

1. About ElectoralNews

ElectoralNews is an online news portal focused on elections, politics, governance, public affairs, current developments, analysis, and related news updates.

Website: electoralnews.com / electoralnews.in

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

We may collect personal information when you voluntarily submit it through forms, newsletter subscriptions, contact forms, advertisement enquiries, or account-related features.

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Message or enquiry details
• Business/advertisement details, if submitted
• Account login details for CMS, merchant, or advertiser users

Non-Personal Information

When you visit our website, we may collect basic technical information such as:

• Browser type
• Device type
• IP address
• Pages visited
• Date and time of visit
• Referral source
• General location based on IP
• Website usage patterns

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

• Provide and improve our website
• Publish and manage news content
• Respond to enquiries
• Send newsletter updates, if subscribed
• Manage advertisement requests
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Monitor website traffic and analytics
• Prevent misuse, spam, fraud, or unauthorized access
• Maintain security of the website and CMS
• Comply with applicable legal obligations

Where required by applicable law, we will seek consent before collecting or processing personal information.

4. Newsletter Subscription

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may use your email address to send news updates, election updates, political developments, and related content. You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe option in the email, if available, or by contacting us directly.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

ElectoralNews may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve website performance
• Remember user preferences
• Understand visitor behavior
• Measure traffic and engagement
• Support analytics and security features

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some parts of the website may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

6. Analytics and Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools such as analytics services, embedded content, advertising tools, or social media integrations to understand website usage and improve our services. These third-party services may collect information according to their own privacy policies. ElectoralNews is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites or third-party platforms.

7. External Links and Source Attribution

Our website may contain links to external websites, original news sources, government portals, social media pages, or third-party references. For aggregated or referenced news content, ElectoralNews may display source attribution and link back to the original website. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or security of third-party websites.

8. Advertisements

ElectoralNews may display advertisements, sponsored content, or promotional banners. Advertisers or third-party ad services may use cookies or tracking technologies to measure ad performance. Advertisement submissions made through our website or CMS may require details such as business name, contact person, phone number, email address, banner image, target URL, and advertisement content.

9. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share limited information only when necessary:

• With service providers who help operate the website
• With analytics or hosting providers
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights, users, systems, or security
• With your consent, where required

10. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational steps to protect your information against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

• Secure admin login
• Password hashing
• Access control
• Input validation
• Secure hosting configuration
• Regular monitoring
• Restricted CMS access
• File upload validation

However, no website or internet-based service can guarantee complete security.

11. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

• Newsletter emails may be stored until you unsubscribe.
• Contact form messages may be stored for support and record purposes.
• Advertisement records may be stored for business and compliance purposes.
• Website logs may be stored for security and performance monitoring.

12. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have rights to:

• Access your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Raise a grievance regarding use of your personal data

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details provided below.

13. Children’s Privacy

ElectoralNews is intended for general news readers and is not specifically directed toward children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent. If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

14. Content Submitted by Users, Merchants, or Advertisers

If users, merchants, or advertisers submit content, images, advertisements, links, or business information, they are responsible for ensuring that the submitted material is lawful, accurate, and does not violate any third-party rights. ElectoralNews reserves the right to review, approve, reject, edit, or remove submitted content.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Users are encouraged to review this page periodically.

16. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, corrections, deletion requests, or grievances, contact us at:

ElectoralNews
Email: support@electoralnews.com
Website: electoralnews.com

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