Echo News Network (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you access our website, mobile application, or any related services. By using our platform, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, phone number, and any other details submitted through contact forms, subscriptions, or account registration. In addition, we automatically collect certain non-personal information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visits.
We may also use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze trends, track user movements, and gather demographic information. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, although disabling cookies may affect certain functionalities of the platform.
How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used to operate, maintain, and improve our services. This includes delivering relevant news content, personalizing user experience, responding to inquiries, providing customer support, and sending administrative updates.
We may also use your information to send newsletters, promotional communications, and updates about our services, but only where permitted by law or with your consent. Additionally, data may be used for analytics, research, and to monitor and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activities.
Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our platform, conducting business, or servicing users, provided they agree to keep your information confidential.
We may also disclose information if required to do so by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Echo News Network, our users, or others.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Despite these measures, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure, and users share information at their own risk.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Once the data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, update, or delete your personal data. You may also object to certain processing activities or request restrictions on how your data is used. Users can opt out of receiving marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions included in emails or by contacting us directly.
Third-Party Links and Services
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites, advertisements, or services that are not operated or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third parties, and users are encouraged to review their respective privacy policies.
Children’s Privacy
Echo News Network does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take appropriate steps to delete it promptly.
International Data Transfers
If you are accessing our services from outside India, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in India or other countries where our servers or service providers are located.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the platform after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
