Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 2025
Effective For: Khabar Mirror (khabarmirror.com)
Contact Email: [email protected]

1. INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) sets forth the policies and practices adopted by Khabar Mirror, operating through its digital news platform www.khabarmirror.com, regarding the collection, processing, storage, use, transfer, protection, and disclosure of personal data and information (“Personal Information” or “Data”) of users (“You”, “User”, “Visitor”, “Reader”) who access, browse, use, or engage with any products, services, content, newsletters, comments sections, or features made available by Khabar Mirror (“We”, “Us”, “Our”).

Khabar Mirror is committed to:

safeguarding the privacy, integrity, and security of User Information
complying with applicable laws and regulations
maintaining transparency in how User Data is handled
ensuring responsible journalism and digital publication standards.

This policy is formulated in compliance with:

The Information Technology Act, 2000
IT (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011
Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021
Applicable global privacy practices and standards generally recognized internationally

This Policy applies across all Users accessing Khabar Mirror in any language, including:

English (current)
Hindi (future launch)

2. SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY

This Privacy Policy applies to:

the Website (khabarmirror.com)
any subdomains operated by Khabar Mirror
mobile or AMP versions of our content
third-party integrations operated on behalf of Khabar Mirror
digital newsletters and email communication
user comment sections
analytics and tracking systems
ad serving technologies used on our platform

This Policy does not apply to:

third-party websites linked through our platform
external advertisers and ad partners with their own policies
social media platforms or channels operated externally

Use of Khabar Mirror signifies your acceptance of this Policy, If you do not agree, you must discontinue usage immediately.

3. DEFINITIONS

For the purpose of this Policy:

“Personal Information” means any information that relates to an identifiable individual.
“Non-Personal Information” means anonymized or aggregated data that cannot identify an individual.
“Sensitive Personal Data” includes passwords, financial information, or other data defined under IT Rules, 2011 (Khabar Mirror does not ask for such data).
“Processing” means any operation performed on data such as collection, storage, retrieval, use, organizing, combining, disclosure, etc.
“Cookies” means small data files stored on a user’s device to enhance user experience.
“Third-Party Service Providers” means external entities providing tools such as analytics, advertising, hosting, security, etc.

4. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Khabar Mirror collects the following categories of information:

4.1 Information You Provide Directly

Name (if provided in comments or newsletters)
Email address (newsletter subscription, comment notifications)
Details submitted voluntarily in feedback forms
Any information posted publicly in comment sections

Note:
We do not require account creation to read articles.
We do not require Aadhaar, PAN, passwords, financial data, or any sensitive personal details.

4.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit Khabar Mirror, we automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type, device identifiers
Operating system
Date/time of visits
Pages accessed, content viewed
Time spent on pages
Referring URLs
Search queries within the website
Language preferences (English, Hindi)

This automated information is collected through:

Google Analytics
Google Tag Manager
Cloudflare Analytics
Server logs and security systems

4.3 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Khabar Mirror uses cookies for:

website functionality
session management
language preference identification
analytics tracking
ad personalization (if enabled)
security and fraud prevention

Users may disable cookies via browser settings, but certain functions may be limited.

A detailed Cookie Policy has been provided separately.

4.4 Information Collected Through Advertising Systems

When ads are displayed using:

Google AdSense
Google Ad Manager
any future ad networks

these ad partners may collect:

user behavior patterns
clicks, impressions, and interactions
device data
demographic estimates (anonymous)
interest-based categories

Ad partners operate under their own privacy policies.

4.5 Comment Section Data

If you comment on an article, we may collect:

your name (as entered)
email (if required by the commenting system)
comment text
metadata such as IP address and browser details (to prevent spam)

We do not display your email publicly.

Comments become part of public content but can be moderated as per our terms.

4.6 Newsletter Subscription Data

For newsletter or update emails (future integration), Khabar Mirror may collect:

email address
subscription preferences
engagement metrics (open rates, click responses)

Users may unsubscribe at any time.

4.7 Social Media Interactions

If you interact with Khabar Mirror on:

Facebook / Meta platforms
Instagram
X (Twitter)
LinkedIn
YouTube
WhatsApp Channels
Telegram
Threads

those platforms may collect additional data under their own privacy policies.

Khabar Mirror may receive anonymized analytics from these platforms but does not control their data collection.

4.8 Information From Third-Party Links

Links to external websites (news sources, references, sponsors, advertisers) operate with their own policies.
Khabar Mirror is not responsible for external privacy practices.

5. WHY WE COLLECT INFORMATION

We collect and process personal data for the following purposes:

5.1 To Provide and Improve the Website

Content delivery
Page optimization
Accurate language rendering (English/Hindi)
Site performance monitoring

5.2 To Ensure Security and Prevent Abuse

Detecting fraud
Preventing spam comments
Enforcing Terms of Use
Identifying malicious activity

5.3 To Analyze Usage Patterns

For improving editorial decisions, user engagement, and content quality.

5.4 For Advertising and Monetization

Personalized and non-personalized ads
Measuring ad performance
Compliance with ad policies

5.5 For Communication

Sending newsletters (once implemented)
Responding to queries
Sending notifications about updates

5.6 For Legal and Compliance Obligations

Including requirements under Indian IT Rules 2021 regarding:

user grievance redressal
content take-down procedures
intermediary responsibilities
record maintenance

6. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING PERSONAL INFORMATION

Khabar Mirror processes Personal Information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

6.1 User Consent

Your continued use of the Website constitutes consent to:

data collection through analytics tools
use of cookies
ad personalization (if applicable)
comment submission data
newsletter communication (when subscribed)
language preferences

Consent may be withdrawn by discontinuing website use or disabling cookies.

6.2 Legitimate Interests

We process data to maintain:

security of systems
quality of services
prevention of fraud
optimization of website performance
understanding of readership behavior
publication of news content

6.3 Compliance with Legal Obligations

We are required to comply with:

IT Act 2000
IT (Intermediary Guidelines & Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021
Data security directives
Grievance redressal requirements
Law enforcement requests

6.4 Contractual Necessity

For services such as newsletters, comment moderation, and communication, processing may be necessary to fulfill user requests.

7. HOW WE USE THE INFORMATION

Khabar Mirror uses Personal and Non-Personal Information for the following purposes:

7.1 To Provide Services

Displaying news content in English and Hindi
Delivering content efficiently
Managing comments
Sending newsletters or updates when subscribed

7.2 To Improve User Experience

Personalizing interface settings
Remembering language selection
Enhancing page load speed
Recommending content

7.3 To Enhance Security & Prevent Fraud

Detecting spam comments
Blocking suspicious IPs or bots
Monitoring unauthorized access attempts

7.4 For Analytics and Insight Generation

Traffic volume assessment
Understanding demographic trends
Measuring article performance

Analytics data is anonymized where possible.

7.5 For Advertising and Monetization

Using ad networks (Google AdSense / Google Ad Manager):

displaying relevant ads
limiting repetitive ads
analyzing ad engagement
ensuring ad policy compliance

7.6 For Communication Purposes

responding to user queries
sending newsletters (future)
publishing announcements

7.7 For Legal Compliance

Maintaining records as required under:

IT Rules 2021
Digital Media Ethics Code
Grievance redressal guidelines
Court or government directives

8. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

Khabar Mirror uses cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies for:

8.1 Functional Cookies

remembering user preferences
identifying preferred language (English/Hindi)
enabling smooth navigation

8.2 Analytical Cookies

Used by Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Cloudflare Analytics:

measuring traffic
monitoring session data
detecting device/browser information
identifying top-performing articles

8.3 Advertising Cookies

Used by Google AdSense / Ad Manager:

ad personalization
frequency capping
fraud detection
performance tracking

8.4 Third-Party Cookies

May be used by embedded social media content, such as:

YouTube video embeds
X (Twitter) embeds
Instagram embeds

8.5 Managing Cookies

Users may:

accept all cookies
reject non-essential cookies
disable cookies via browser settings

However, disabling essential cookies may impact website functionality.

A detailed Cookie Policy has expand these mechanisms.

9. THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS

We engage third-party partners for:

9.1 Analytics

Google Analytics
Google Tag Manager
Cloudflare Analytics

9.2 Advertising

Google AdSense
Google Ad Manager
Possible future ad networks

Each operates under their respective privacy policies.

9.3 Hosting & Security

We may use:

Cloudflare security systems
Hosting provider logs
CDN services

9.4 Email & Newsletter Services

For newsletters (future integration):

email delivery platforms
subscriber engagement tracking

9.5 Commenting System Providers

If using embedded tools such as:

WordPress comments
Third-party anti-spam plugins
Moderation tools

IP and metadata may be stored to prevent misuse.

9.6 Social Media Platforms

Interactions through:

Facebook
X (Twitter)
Instagram
LinkedIn
YouTube
Telegram
WhatsApp Channels

may result in separate data collection governed by their policies.

Khabar Mirror does not control external platform data.

10. HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION

Khabar Mirror does not sell or trade Personal Information.
However, information may be shared under limited conditions:

10.1 With Service Providers

Strictly for:

analytics
advertising
security
hosting
email newsletters
comment moderation

10.2 With Legal Authorities

Only when:

required by law
requested by government agencies
ordered by courts
necessary for investigations

10.3 With Advertising Partners

To enable:

ad delivery
fraud detection
performance measurement

Advertising partners receive non-personal or anonymized data.

10.4 For Business Transfers

If Khabar Mirror undergoes:

ownership change
merger
acquisition
restructuring

data may be transferred to the new entity under equal privacy protection.

10.5 With Your Consent

If you explicitly provide permission for any specific data use.

11. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Since services like Google Analytics, Cloudflare, and certain ad networks operate globally, your information may be processed on servers located outside India.

We ensure:

data remains protected under applicable standards
transfers comply with general global privacy norms
third parties maintain reasonable security practices

12. DATA RETENTION POLICY

Khabar Mirror retains data only for as long as necessary for:

legal compliance
service functionality
analytics purpose
fraud prevention
editorial requirements

Typical retention durations:

Analytics data: As per Google’s default retention period
Comment metadata: Retained for security
Newsletters: Until user unsubscribes
Server logs: As required for legal compliance

Users may request deletion of certain personal information (where applicable).

13. DATA SECURITY MEASURES

Khabar Mirror implements reasonable security practices and procedures as mandated under:

IT Act, 2000
IT (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures) Rules, 2011
IT (Intermediary Guidelines & Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021

13.1 Technical Safeguards

We employ various measures including, but not limited to:

SSL/HTTPS encryption
Firewall protections
Cloudflare security layers
Regular server security audits
Data access logging
Malware and threat detection
Protection against DDoS attacks
Automated spam detection for comments

13.2 Organizational Practices

Limited access to personal data among authorized personnel
Confidentiality obligations
Secure handling of device backups
Mandatory reporting of suspicious activity

13.3 User Responsibility

Users must:

avoid sharing sensitive personal information in public comments
ensure secure use of their own devices
avoid providing false or misleading information
refrain from posting unlawful content

Khabar Mirror is not responsible for user negligence or misuse of publicly posted content.

14. USER RIGHTS

Depending on applicable laws, users may have the following rights:

14.1 Right to Access

You may request details of personal information we hold about you.

14.2 Right to Correction

You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information (e.g., email used in newsletter).

14.3 Right to Deletion

You may request removal of personal data such as:

newsletter subscription details
voluntarily submitted information

(Note: Public comments may not be fully removable if already published.)

14.4 Right to Withdraw Consent

You may withdraw consent by:

unsubscribing from newsletters
disabling cookies
discontinuing website usage

14.5 Right to Object

You may object to certain data uses such as:

ad personalization
analytical profiling

14.6 Right to Complain

You may file a grievance regarding:

data usage
privacy breaches
editorial concerns
legal or ethical non-compliance

through our designated contact.

15. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Khabar Mirror does not knowingly collect personal information from:

children under 13 years
minors under the age applicable in their jurisdiction

If a parent or guardian believes that a child has provided personal data, they may contact us for deletion.

We strongly advise minors not to:

post personal details publicly
engage in comments requiring identifiable information

16. COMMENTS, USER-GENERATED CONTENT, AND PUBLIC INTERACTIONS

Khabar Mirror provides a comment section for user engagement.

16.1 Information Collected

When submitting a comment, users may provide:

name or nickname
email address (may be required for verification)
comment text
IP address
browser and device metadata

16.2 Public Nature of Comments

Comments posted on news articles may be visible publicly
Khabar Mirror is not responsible for information users voluntarily disclose

16.3 Moderation Rights

We reserve the right to:

review
edit
remove
filter
disable

comments that:

violate our Terms & Conditions
contain defamatory or illegal content
promote hate speech, abuse, or misinformation
include spam or malicious links
impersonate individuals or organizations

16.4 Comment Retention

Metadata associated with comments may be retained for:

legal compliance
security filtering
anti-spam management

17. NEWSLETTER AND EMAIL COMMUNICATION (FUTURE INTEGRATION)

Khabar Mirror may initiate newsletter services in the near future.

17.1 Information Collected

Email address
Subscription preferences
Engagement analytics

17.2 Communication Purpose

Email newsletters may include:

top news highlights
breaking news alerts
editorial statements
promotional updates
surveys or feedback requests

17.3 Unsubscribe Option

Every newsletter will contain an “Unsubscribe” button.

Upon unsubscribing:

email removal is processed within a reasonable period
newsletters will no longer be delivered
retention of minimal metadata may occur for compliance

18. ADVERTISING, PERSONALIZATION, AND MONETIZATION

Khabar Mirror uses advertising to sustain its operations.

18.1 Google AdSense / Google Ad Manager

These systems may collect:

browsing behavior
device details
pseudonymous identifiers
ad engagement metrics

18.2 Personalized Ads

Depending on user preferences and browser settings, ads may be:

personalized
non-personalized
contextual

18.3 Third-Party Ad Networks (Future Possibility)

If we partner with additional ad networks, such partners will operate under their own privacy policies.

18.4 Opt-Out Choices

Users may opt out of personalized ads via:

Google Ads Personalization settings
Browser privacy controls
Disabling cookies

18.5 Advertiser Disclosure

Advertisers have no access to personally identifiable information collected by Khabar Mirror.

19. SOCIAL MEDIA INTEGRATION

Khabar Mirror maintains official accounts on:

Facebook
Instagram
X (Twitter)
LinkedIn
YouTube
Telegram
WhatsApp Channel
Threads

Social platforms may collect your information when you:

follow our page
like or comment on our posts
share our content
interact with embedded posts

These interactions are governed entirely by the privacy policies of those platforms.

Khabar Mirror does not control such data collection and is not responsible for external privacy practices.

20. EXTERNAL LINKS AND THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

Khabar Mirror may contain links to:

external news sources
reference websites
government portals
advertisers or sponsored pages
social media pages
third-party services
partner platforms

20.1 No Control Over Third-Party Policies

Khabar Mirror has no control over the privacy practices, content, or security of external sites.
We are not responsible for:

data collection practices of third-party websites
cookies used on external sites
accuracy of content published on third parties
their terms, policies, or user agreements

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of each site they visit.

20.2 Third-Party Redirects

Sometimes, external links may route you through multiple servers or tracking systems operated by sponsors, advertisers, or analytic partners.
Khabar Mirror is not liable for such routing.

21. EMBEDDED CONTENT FROM OTHER PLATFORMS

Our articles may include embedded content such as:

YouTube videos
Instagram posts
X (Twitter) embeds
Facebook posts
Google Maps embeds
External news embeds
Third-party infographics

21.1 Embedded Content Behaves Like Host Websites

When you view embedded content:

external platforms may collect data
use cookies
track interactions
monitor engagement

Khabar Mirror does not control data collected via embedded media.

22. CROSS-BORDER DATA STORAGE & PROCESSING

Due to reliance on global service providers such as:

Google (Analytics, AdSense, Tag Manager)
Cloudflare
Hosting/CDN partners
Newsletter providers
Content delivery networks

your data may be processed or stored on servers located outside India.

22.1 Protection of International Transfers

Khabar Mirror ensures:

reasonable security standards
limited data sharing
compliance with commonly accepted international privacy norms

22.2 No Guaranteed Jurisdictional Control

We cannot guarantee the laws of every jurisdiction where servers are located, but we ensure that service providers follow industry-standard safeguards.

23. CONTENT PERSONALIZATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Khabar Mirror may personalize news or display content based on:

device type
browser settings
language preference (English or Hindi)
reading history
article interactions
region-based interest categories (non-precise)

23.1 No Identification of Individual Users

Personalization is based on anonymous patterns, not personal identities.

24. AUTOMATED DECISION-MAKING & PROFILING

Khabar Mirror does not make automated decisions that have legal impact on users.

However, automated systems are used for:

spam detection
ad personalization
content recommendations
analytics profiling
comment moderation filters

These systems operate without identifying individual users.

25. LEGAL COMPLIANCE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT REQUESTS

Khabar Mirror may disclose information:

under applicable Indian laws
upon receiving valid legal orders
when required by courts
for law enforcement investigations
for cybercrime prevention
for compliance with IT Rules 2021

25.1 Emergency Disclosure

We may disclose necessary information when justified under:

threats to public safety
national security concerns
prevention of severe wrongdoing

We only share the information required for such compliance.

26. MEDIA, JOURNALISTIC CONTENT & PUBLIC INTEREST

As a digital news organization, Khabar Mirror publishes content in the public interest.

26.1 Journalism and Public Interest Activities

Certain data may be processed in relation to:

investigative reporting
fact-checking
public affairs coverage
protecting editorial integrity

26.2 No Interference With Editorial Freedom

User data does not influence:

news selection
editorial opinions
political neutrality
content publication

27. DATA PROTECTION UNDER INDIAN LAW

This Privacy Policy complies with:

IT Act, 2000
IT (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures) Rules, 2011
IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021

27.1 Grievance Redressal Mechanism

As mandated under the Digital Media Ethics Code, we maintain:

a grievance officer
a designated contact email
a transparent redressal mechanism
timely response obligations

Details are provided in Section 31 below.

28. BREACH NOTIFICATION POLICY

In case of a data breach involving personal information, Khabar Mirror will:

take immediate containment measures
inform affected users where feasible
notify relevant authorities if required
review and strengthen security controls
maintain breach logs for compliance

We strive to minimize impact but cannot guarantee immunity from cyber threats.

29. DATA ACCURACY & USER RESPONSIBILITY

Users are responsible for:

providing accurate information when submitting comments or subscribing
ensuring their devices are secure
avoiding public sharing of sensitive information
understanding the public nature of user-generated content

Khabar Mirror is not liable for incorrect or misleading data submitted by users.

30. DISCLAIMERS & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

30.1 No Warranty of Error-Free Operation

Khabar Mirror does not warrant that:

the website will operate without interruptions
all information displayed will be error-free
third-party services (analytics, ads, embeds) will always function reliably
external links will remain available or accurate

30.2 Content Integrity

Although we strive for accurate journalism, we do not guarantee:

absolute accuracy of every article
unintentional omissions or delays in updates
correctness of information sourced externally

30.3 No Liability for User Actions

Khabar Mirror is not responsible for:

any information voluntarily shared by users in public comments
misuse of publicly available content by third parties
consequences of visiting external linked sites
losses resulting from reliance on published content

30.4 Force Majeure

We are not liable for service disruption caused by:

natural disasters
cyberattacks
network outages
infrastructure failures
unforeseen circumstances

31. GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL & CONTACT INFORMATION

As per the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, Khabar Mirror maintains a grievance redressal mechanism.

31.1 Grievance Officer

For issues relating to:

privacy violations
incorrect/misleading data
content concerns
data access or deletion requests
security breaches
editorial complaints
legal compliance

Users may contact:

Grievance Officer
Khabar Mirror
Email: [email protected]

31.2 Response Time

We aim to:

acknowledge grievances within 72 hours
resolve or respond within 15 to 30 days, depending on complexity

31.3 Required Information When Submitting a Complaint

To process grievances efficiently, users are requested to provide:

full name
contact email
clear description of issue
URL(s) of disputed content (if applicable)
supporting evidence (optional)

Incomplete complaints may require additional verification.

32. JURISDICTION & GOVERNING LAW

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India.

32.1 Legal Jurisdiction

Any disputes arising from:

interpretation of this policy
data handling practices
privacy concerns

shall fall under the jurisdiction of courts located in India, unless otherwise required by overriding legal provisions.

33. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

Khabar Mirror reserves the right to modify, revise, or update this Privacy Policy at any time.

33.1 Reasons for Policy Updates

Changes may occur due to:

updates in Indian law
introduction of new services (ex: Hindi news)
adoption of new technologies
changes in analytics or advertising tools
editorial policy revisions
platform redesigns

33.2 Notification of Changes

If material changes are made, we may:

publish a notification on the website
update the “Last Updated” date
issue a public announcement

Continued use of the website after changes indicates acceptance.

34. USER CONSENT

By accessing, browsing, or using Khabar Mirror, you:

consent to data collection and processing as described
acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy
agree to be bound by its terms

If you do not agree, you must discontinue usage immediately.

35. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

35.1 Severability

If any provision of this Policy is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remaining sections will remain in effect.

35.2 No Waiver

Failure to enforce any provision does not amount to a waiver of rights.

35.3 Entire Agreement

This Privacy Policy constitutes the complete understanding regarding privacy practices for Khabar Mirror.

35.4 Language Versions

Khabar Mirror may publish this Privacy Policy in:

English (primary version)
Hindi (future version)

In case of discrepancies, the English version shall prevail.

36. CONTACT DETAILS

For any queries related to:

privacy matters
policy interpretation
data rights
legal notices
editorial concerns

Khabar Mirror
Email: [email protected]