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Privacy Policy

Who we are

Our website address is: https://jaikisan.news. Jaikisan News is a rural-focused satellite news channel serving the Telugu states; this site supports our broadcasts, community outreach and viewer interactions.

What data we collect

We collect the information you voluntarily provide (e.g., comments, contact form submissions, account registration data) and technical data (IP address, browser user agent, cookies). If you upload images, those files and any embedded metadata (EXIF) are also stored.

Comments (including Gravatar)

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, together with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string (hash) of your email may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it; Gravatar’s privacy policy is at https://automattic.com/privacy/. After comment approval, your profile picture (if any) may be visible publicly alongside your comment.

Media uploads

If you upload images or other media to the website, avoid uploading files that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from images; by uploading you consent to storing that file and its metadata on our servers.

Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience:

  • If you leave a comment you may opt-in to save your name, email and website in cookies for convenience; these last one year.
  • Visiting the login page sets a temporary cookie to check whether your browser accepts cookies (discarded on close).
  • Login cookies (to keep you logged in) last two days by default; “Remember Me” extends this to two weeks.
  • Screen options cookies last one year.
  • If you edit or publish an article, a small cookie storing the post ID is saved for one day.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles and pages may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, social embeds). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the source website: those third-party sites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and record your interaction if you have an account there.

Who we share your data with

We do not sell your personal data. We may share or disclose data to:

  • Service providers who help run the website (hosting providers, email delivery services, backup providers).
  • Third-party plugins and services used on the site (e.g., Gravatar for avatars, automated spam detection services).
  • Analytics and performance services (if enabled) to understand site usage in aggregate.
  • Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law or to protect the safety, rights, or property of Jaikisan News, our users, or others. If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.

Where your data is sent

Visitor content and metadata (such as comments) may be transmitted to third-party servers for spam detection and other services. For example, comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. We try to use reputable providers and protect data during transmission (see Security below).

How long we retain your data

  • Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely so we can recognize and approve follow-ups automatically.
  • Registered users’ profile information is stored for as long as the account exists. You can edit or delete your profile data, but some information may be retained where legally required or for legitimate administrative reasons.

Your rights over your data

If you have an account or have left comments you may request:
  • An exported file of the personal data we hold about you (including data you provided).
  • That we erase your personal data (subject to legal or administrative exceptions).

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards (access controls, encrypted connections, etc.) to protect your data. No system is completely secure – if you believe your account or data has been compromised, contact us immediately. (Note: password-reset messages may include your IP address for security/audit purposes.)

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new “Last updated” date.

Contact us

If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact: