Privacy Policy
Ground Zero News respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you provide while using our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we may collect, use, and protect information when you visit Ground Zero News. The website provides news and digital content covering Haryana, district-level news, national news, politics, crime, education, employment, sports, farmers, government schemes, and other public-interest topics.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, such as:
- Name and email address
- Phone number
- Information submitted through contact forms
- News tips, feedback, corrections, photographs, videos, or documents
- Other information you choose to provide to us
We may also automatically collect limited technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and general website usage data.
2. How We Use Information
Information may be used to:
- Respond to your queries and messages
- Review news tips and submissions
- Process correction requests and feedback
- Improve our website and content
- Understand website traffic and user preferences
- Maintain website security
- Communicate with users when necessary
We do not use submitted personal information for purposes unrelated to the reason it was provided unless permitted or required by applicable law.
3. Cookies
Ground Zero News may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand visitor behaviour, remember preferences, and support analytics or advertising services.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website features.
4. Analytics & Advertising
We may use third-party analytics, advertising, or technology services that collect information about website usage through cookies, pixels, or similar technologies.
These services may process information according to their own privacy policies. Ground Zero News does not control the privacy practices of independent third-party services.
5. News Submissions
If you voluntarily submit news, photographs, videos, documents, or other material, we may review and use the information for editorial purposes.
Submitting material does not guarantee publication. We may verify, edit, reject, or publish submissions according to our editorial standards.
Please avoid submitting confidential or highly sensitive personal information unless it is necessary for the purpose of your communication.
6. Sharing of Information
We generally do not sell or intentionally disclose your personal information to unrelated third parties for their own purposes.
Information may be shared when reasonably necessary to:
- Provide website or technical services
- Operate analytics or advertising services
- Protect website security
- Comply with legal or government requirements
- Protect our rights, users, or property
- Investigate suspected fraud, abuse, or unlawful activity
7. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information against unauthorised access, misuse, loss, or disclosure.
However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites, social media platforms, videos, advertisements, or other third-party services.
Ground Zero News is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites. We recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies before providing personal information.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly request unnecessary personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided personal information to us unnecessarily, please contact us so we can review the matter.
10. Your Choices
You may contact us regarding personal information you have voluntarily provided to us, including requests for clarification, correction, or other privacy-related concerns.
We may need to retain some information as required for legal, security, editorial, or legitimate business purposes.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, technology, services, or applicable requirements.
We will publish any updated version on this page with a revised effective date.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Ground Zero News
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +91 9217070880
For privacy-related communication, please mention "Privacy Policy" in the subject line.
Our Commitment
Ground Zero News is committed to handling user information responsibly and maintaining transparency about how we may collect and use it.
Ground Zero News — आपकी खबर, आपकी आवाज़, आपके क्षेत्र की कहानी।
This Privacy Policy is general informational content and should be reviewed by qualified legal counsel to ensure it meets the specific legal and regulatory requirements applicable to your website and business.