Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 29, 2025

At India Defence News, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website [https://www.indiadefencenews.org]. By using our site, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: This includes data you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, or other details when you subscribe to our newsletter, leave comments, or contact us.
Non-Personal Information: We may collect anonymous data like your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior through cookies and analytics tools to improve your experience on our site.
User-Submitted Content: Comments or feedback you share.

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other sites. If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, we process this data in compliance with GDPR and CCPA, respectively.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To deliver news, updates, and content tailored to your interests.
To respond to your inquiries or feedback.
To analyze website performance and enhance user experience.
To send newsletters or promotional updates (with your consent, where applicable).
To comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your experience. Google AdSense uses advertising cookies to tailor ads to your interests. You may opt out of personalized ads by visiting Google’s Ads Settings or, for third-party vendors, www.aboutads.info. We obtain your consent for cookies where required by law, such as under the EU Cookie Directive.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data:

With trusted service providers (e.g., hosting or analytics partners) who assist in operating our website, under strict confidentiality agreements.
When required by law or to protect the safety, rights, or property of India Defence News, our users, or the public.
Service providers like Google AdSense, under strict confidentiality terms, to serve ads.
Data may be transferred outside the EEA or US to GDPR/CCPA-compliant entities.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review their policies before sharing personal information.

Data Security

We implement reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security, and we encourage you to exercise caution when sharing sensitive data.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

Access, update, or delete your personal information.
Opt out of newsletters or marketing communications.
You may access, update, or delete your data by contacting us at [insert email].
EEA Residents (GDPR): You have rights to rectify, erase, restrict, or object to processing, and data portability.
California Residents (CCPA): You may request details about your data, deletion, or opt out of sales (we don’t sell data).
We respond within 30 days (or 45 for CCPA, if extended).

Children’s Privacy

India Defence News is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have unintentionally done so, please contact us immediately.

GDPR and California Privacy Rights

EEA Residents: We comply with GDPR. Our data controller is [insert name/address]. Contact your local authority for complaints.
California Residents: Under CCPA, you have specific rights; we don’t sell your data but offer opt-out options.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review it periodically.

Thank you for trusting India Defence News with your information. We are committed to keeping your data safe while delivering the latest in defence news.