PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: 1 September 2026
At Duradarshi, we respect the privacy of our readers, subscribers, visitors, advertisers, contributors, and other users of our website.
This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, disclosed, and protected when you visit or interact with the Duradarshi website.
By using our website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We May Collect
Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect information such as:
Information You Voluntarily Provide
This may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Telephone/mobile number
- Postal or communication address
- Subscription-related information
- Enquiry details
- Feedback
- Complaint or grievance details
- Advertisement-related information
- Information provided through contact or subscription forms
Please do not submit sensitive personal information unless it is specifically required for the relevant service or communication.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Approximate time and date of access
- Referring website or source
- General website usage information
- Technical logs and diagnostic information
Such information may be used to operate, secure, maintain, and improve the website.
2. How We Use Information
Information may be used for purposes including:
- Providing requested services or information;
- Processing subscriptions or enquiries;
- Responding to communications;
- Managing grievances and complaints;
- Communicating with readers and subscribers;
- Maintaining website security;
- Preventing misuse, fraud, or abuse;
- Understanding website usage and improving our services;
- Managing advertising and commercial enquiries;
- Complying with applicable legal and regulatory requirements; and
- Other purposes communicated to you at the time information is collected.
We seek to use personal information only for legitimate and relevant purposes.
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, understand website usage, remember preferences, and support certain website features.
Third-party services such as analytics, advertising, social-media, video, or other embedded services may also use cookies or similar technologies according to their own policies.
You may be able to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
4. Analytics and Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to understand website traffic, measure performance, deliver website functionality, or support advertising and communication activities.
These third parties may process technical or other information according to their own privacy policies and applicable law.
5. Advertising
Duradarshi may display advertisements from advertisers, agencies, advertising networks, or other commercial partners.
Advertisements may be delivered directly or through third-party advertising technologies.
Advertisers and third-party advertising providers may use cookies or similar technologies subject to their respective policies and applicable law.
Duradarshi does not necessarily endorse every product, service, claim, or representation appearing in an advertisement.
6. Sharing of Information
We may share information where reasonably necessary with:
- Service providers and technology partners;
- Website hosting and infrastructure providers;
- Payment or subscription service providers, where applicable;
- Analytics or technical service providers;
- Advertising or communication service providers, where applicable;
- Professional advisers;
- Government authorities or law-enforcement agencies where required by law; or
- Other parties where disclosure is necessary to protect legal rights, safety, security, or the integrity of our services.
We do not intend to sell personal information merely for the purpose of selling personal information.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, misuse, or destruction.
However, no internet-based transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
8. Data Retention
We may retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, for legitimate business or editorial requirements, for resolving disputes, maintaining records, preventing misuse, or complying with applicable legal obligations.
Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and the purpose for which it is processed.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not specifically directed at children.
We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children in circumstances where such collection is prohibited by applicable law.
Parents or guardians who believe that a child has provided personal information to us may contact us so that the matter can be reviewed and appropriate action taken.
10. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on applicable law, individuals may have rights relating to their personal information, including rights concerning access, correction, withdrawal of consent, grievance redressal, or other applicable rights.
Requests may be submitted using the contact details provided below.
Where consent is the legal basis for processing, withdrawal of consent may affect our ability to provide the relevant service or continue the relevant activity.
11. External Links
Our website may contain links to websites operated by third parties.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of external websites. Users should review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, website functionality, legal requirements, or our practices.
The updated version will be published on this page along with the revised effective date.
13. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, please contact:
Duradarshi
Email: duradarshi@gmail.com
Editorial Email: editorduradarshi@gmail.com
Phone: +91 94370 73030
Effective Date: 1 September 2026