Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 17-Dec-2025
This Privacy Policy outlines how Dumka Times (“Company”, “we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you access or use our website DumkaTimes.live (“site” or “website”).
By visiting or using DumkaTimes.live, you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website.
Who We Are
Owner / Company Name: Dumka Times
Owned by: Divya Tripathi
Office Address: Building No – 51, Kamar Para, Joriya Road Jaruwadih, Dumka, Jharkhand – India
Contact Email: dumkatimes@gmail.com
We respect user privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
A) Information Provided by Users
When you interact with the website (such as commenting, contacting us, newsletter signup), we may ask for:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- Location (optional)
- Any message or details you voluntarily share
B) Information from Third-Party Login
If you choose to sign in or interact through third-party platforms (Google / Facebook, etc.), we may receive:
- Your publicly shared profile info
- Email address
- Profile picture
- Social handles
(You can disconnect anytime through your account settings on those platforms.)
C) Automatically Collected Information
While browsing, we automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type & version
- Device type & Operating system
- Pages viewed & time spent
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
We also use:
- Google Analytics to measure traffic & user behavior
- Push notifications (if enabled by you)
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies/local storage to:
- Improve user browsing experience
- Understand user preferences
- Display relevant content and ads
You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
However, some features of our website may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
Comment Policy
Users can post comments on articles.
We collect:
- Name
- Email ID
We may remove any spam, abusive, or illegal content posted by users.
Any publicly posted information becomes visible to other users.
Use of Information
We use collected information to:
✔ Improve website content & experience
✔ Respond to user queries
✔ Provide updates & newsletters
✔ Send notifications (if opted-in)
✔ Analyze website traffic
✔ Prevent fraud, spamming & security threats
Advertising & Third Parties
We currently use Google Analytics and may use Google AdSense and other advertising platforms in the future.
Third-party advertisers:
- May track your browsing behavior
- May show personalized ads
We never sell your personal information to unknown external parties.
Social Media & External Links
Our website may include:
- Embedded social posts
- External website links
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites.
Users should review the privacy policy of those websites separately.
Legal Requirement for Sharing Information
We may disclose personal data only when:
- Required by law, court order, or government request
- Necessary to investigate, prevent, or act against illegal activities or security threats
Data Security
We take strict measures including:
Firewall protection
Secure servers
Access control
Encryption measures
However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Access & Updates
Users can request:
- Correction or update of their personal information
- Deletion of their data (if legally permitted)
Processing such requests may take reasonable time.
Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 years.
If we learn that a child has provided personal information, we will remove it promptly.
Consent
By using DumkaTimes.live, you consent to:
- This Privacy Policy
- Our Terms and Conditions
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Revised terms will be posted on this page with an updated Last Modified date.
Continued use of the site means acceptance of the new terms.
Contact Us
For questions or concerns regarding this Policy:
📧 Email: dumkatimes@gmail.com
