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Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 14, 2026 · Compliant with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA)


1. Our Reader Privacy Commitment

Bhartiya Vanijya Media Pvt. Ltd. (“we”, “our”, or “the publication”) is dedicated to protecting reader privacy. We believe strong journalism requires the utmost respect for readers' digital rights. We do not sell your personal information or browsing history to third-party data brokers.

2. Data We Collect

When you use Bhartiya Vanijya, we may collect:

  • Account & Subscription Data: Name, email address, phone number (for OTP login), and payment confirmation tokens.
  • Newsletter Preferences: Selected topics, morning briefings, and dispatch frequencies.
  • Technical Diagnostics: IP addresses, browser type, device category, and standard HTTP logs used solely for security and performance optimization.

3. Purpose of Processing

Your data is processed strictly to:

  • Deliver your subscribed digital publications, newsletters, and breaking news alerts.
  • Authenticate your subscriber session and process billing securely.
  • Maintain platform availability and defend against denial-of-service or bot scraping attacks.

4. Your Rights under Indian Law

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you have the right to request access to your personal data, rectify inaccuracies, withdraw consent, or request erasure of your reader profile by contacting our Data Protection Officer at privacy@bhartiyavanijya.com.