Below is a revised and polished version of the Privacy Policy for DHRUBAJYOTI HALOI, designed to enhance clarity, structure, and professionalism while maintaining the original intent and legal compliance. The revised version corrects grammatical errors, improves readability, and ensures consistency in tone and terminology.

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Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy outlines how DHRUBAJYOTI HALOI and its affiliates (collectively referred to as “DHRUBAJYOTI HALOI,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collect, use, store, share, protect, and otherwise process your personal data through our website https://newsinassam.com/ (hereinafter referred to as the “Platform”). This policy applies to all users who access or use the Platform, including its related mobile site and mobile application.

Please note that certain sections of the Platform may be accessible without registration. The Platform is intended for use within India, and your personal data will primarily be stored and processed in India. By accessing the Platform, providing your information, or availing any products or services offered on the Platform, you expressly agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy, the Terms of Use, and any applicable service/product terms and conditions. You also agree to comply with the laws of India, including those related to data protection and privacy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use or access the Platform.

1. Collection of Information

We collect personal data when you interact with the Platform, use our services, or engage with us during the course of our relationship. The information we may collect includes, but is not limited to:

• Personal Information: Details provided during sign-up, registration, or use of the Platform, such as your name, date of birth, address, telephone/mobile number, email address, and any information submitted as proof of identity or address.
• Sensitive Personal Data: With your explicit consent and in accordance with applicable laws, we may collect sensitive information such as bank account details, credit/debit card information, other payment instrument details, or biometric data (e.g., facial features or physiological information) to enable specific features of the Platform, where applicable.
• Behavioral and Transactional Data: We may track your behavior, preferences, and other information you provide on the Platform, which is compiled and analyzed on an aggregated basis. We also collect data related to your transactions on the Platform or third-party business partner platforms.

You have the option to refrain from providing certain information by choosing not to use specific services or features on the Platform. When personal data is collected directly by third-party business partners, their privacy policies will apply. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party privacy policies, and we encourage you to review their policies before sharing any information.

Important: If you receive communication (e.g., email or phone call) from an individual or entity claiming to represent DHRUBAJYOTI HALOI and requesting sensitive personal data (such as debit/credit card PINs, net-banking, or mobile banking passwords), do not disclose such information. If you have already shared such details, report the incident immediately to the appropriate law enforcement agency.

2. Use of Personal Data

We use your personal data to provide the services you request and to enhance your experience on the Platform. Specific purposes include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting sellers and business partners in processing and fulfilling orders.
• Enhancing customer experience and customizing your interaction with the Platform.
• Resolving disputes and troubleshooting issues.
• Informing you about online and offline offers, products, services, and updates.
• Detecting and protecting against errors, fraud, or other criminal activities.
• Enforcing our Terms of Use and other policies.
• Conducting marketing research, analysis, and surveys.
• Other purposes disclosed to you at the time of data collection.

If we use your personal data for marketing purposes, you will have the option to opt out of such communications. Please note that withholding permission for certain uses of your data may affect your access to specific products or services.

3. Sharing of Personal Data

We may share your personal data in the following circumstances:

• Internally: With our group entities, affiliates, or other corporate entities to provide you access to services and products. These entities may market to you unless you explicitly opt out.
• With Third Parties: We may disclose personal data to third parties, such as sellers, business partners, logistics providers, prepaid payment instrument issuers, third-party reward programs, or other service providers, to:
  • Facilitate the provision of services and products.
  • Comply with legal obligations.
  • Enforce our user agreements.
  • Support marketing and advertising activities.
  • Prevent, detect, mitigate, or investigate fraudulent or illegal activities.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose personal or sensitive personal data to government agencies or authorized law enforcement bodies if required by law or if we reasonably believe such disclosure is necessary to:
  • Respond to subpoenas, court orders, or other legal processes.
  • Enforce our Terms of Use or Privacy Policy.
  • Address claims that content violates third-party rights.
  • Protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or the general public.

4. Security Precautions

We implement reasonable security practices and procedures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, loss, or misuse. When you access your account or provide information, we adhere to security guidelines, including the use of secure servers. However, no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your data, you acknowledge the inherent risks of data transmission over the internet and accept responsibility for securing your login and password details.

5. Data Deletion and Retention

You may delete your account through the profile and settings section of the Platform, which will result in the loss of all associated account information. Alternatively, you may contact us using the details provided below to request assistance with account deletion. We may refuse or delay deletion if there are pending grievances, claims, shipments, or other ongoing services.

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable law. We may retain data to prevent fraud, address future abuse, or for other legitimate purposes. Anonymized data may be retained for analytical and research purposes.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to access, rectify, and update your personal data through the functionalities provided on the Platform. You may also contact us to exercise these rights, as outlined below.

7. Consent

By accessing the Platform or providing your information, you consent to the collection, use, storage, disclosure, and processing of your personal data in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you provide personal data about others, you represent that you have the authority to do so and permit us to use it as described in this Privacy Policy.

You consent to being contacted by us, our affiliates, corporate entities, lending partners, technology partners, marketing channels, business partners, or other third parties via SMS, instant messaging apps, calls, or emails for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.

You may withdraw your consent by contacting the Grievance Officer, as detailed below, with the subject line “Withdrawal of Consent for Processing Personal Data.” We may verify such requests before acting on them. Withdrawal of consent will not be retrospective and will comply with this Privacy Policy, the Terms of Use, and applicable laws. Withdrawing consent may result in restricted or denied access to certain services if the information is necessary for their provision.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our information practices. We encourage you to review this policy regularly. Significant changes will be communicated as required by applicable laws, through notifications on the Platform or other appropriate means.

9. Grievance Officer

For any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact our Grievance Officer:

Name: Dhrubajyoti Haloi
Address: Vill- Rupiabathan, PO- Chamata, Dist: Nalbari, Assam, India, Pin- 781306
Phone: +91 9508998043
Email: newsinassam.com@gmail.com