Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 1, 2026

Ed News Digital (ಎಡದೊರೆ ನ್ಯೂಸ್), accessible at ededorenews.com (referred to as “we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Site”), is committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors and readers. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices available to you.

By using this Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • Comments: When you post a comment on an article, we collect your name, email address, website (optional), IP address, and comment content. Your email is not published publicly but is stored in our database.
  • Direct contact: If you email, WhatsApp, or call us using the contact details on our Site, we collect your name, phone number, email address, and message content.
  • Newsletter/subscriptions (if applicable): If you subscribe to updates, we collect your email address for that purpose only.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect: IP address and approximate location, browser type and device information, referring website, pages visited, time spent on pages, and date/time of visit.

1.3 Cookies

Our Site uses cookies for essential site functions (such as keeping you logged in when commenting), for analyzing traffic through Google Analytics, and for displaying relevant ads through Google AdSense. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.

You can disable cookies anytime through your browser settings, though this may limit some Site features.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the collected information to:

  • Publish and moderate comments on articles
  • Respond to your inquiries, feedback, and advertising requests
  • Analyze Site traffic and reader behavior to improve content
  • Detect and prevent spam, abuse, or security issues
  • Display relevant advertisements
  • Comply with applicable Indian laws
  • Send updates, if you’ve subscribed, unless you opt out

3. ADVERTISING AND ANALYTICS

We use Google Analytics to understand how readers use our Site, and Google AdSense to display advertisements. These services may collect data through cookies to personalize ads and measure performance.

You can opt out of personalized advertising at https://adssettings.google.com, and review Google’s privacy practices at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

4. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information for third-party marketing purposes.

We may share information only:

  • With service providers who help us operate the Site (hosting, analytics, advertising)
  • If required by law, court order, or government request under Indian law
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of Ed News Digital, our readers, or the public
  • In connection with a business transfer, subject to the same privacy protections

5. DATA RETENTION

  • Comments: Retained as part of the public article record unless you request deletion
  • Contact/inquiry messages: Retained only as long as necessary to resolve your inquiry, typically up to 12 months
  • Analytics data: Retained per Google Analytics’ standard retention settings

6. DATA SECURITY

We use HTTPS encryption for data transmitted to and from the Site, restrict admin access to our backend, and keep software updated to patch vulnerabilities. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your comments or contact data
  • Opt out of personalized advertising
  • Disable cookies through your browser
  • Unsubscribe from any newsletter at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details in Section 10.

8. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

This Site is intended for a general news-reading audience and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will delete it promptly.

9. LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

Our Site may contain links to external websites (news sources, government portals, social media, advertisers). We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies separately.

10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The “Last Updated” date above reflects the most recent revision.

11. GOVERNING LAW

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India, including the Information Technology Act, 2000. Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in Raichur, Karnataka.

12. CONTACT US

Ed News Digital (ಎಡದೊರೆ ನ್ಯೂಸ್)
Shop No. 01, Underground, CMC Complex, Near Bettaduru Hospital, Chandramouleshwar Circle, Raichur – 584101, Karnataka, India
Phone/WhatsApp: +91 7624962421
Email: ededorenews@gmail.com