Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 03.06.2026

Welcome to Kolkata Times News. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information of our readers, subscribers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how Kolkata Times News collects, uses, stores, and protects your information when you visit our website and use our services.

By accessing and using Kolkata Times News, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Kolkata Times News may collect certain information from users, including:

Personal Information

When you voluntarily provide information through contact forms, subscriptions, newsletters, comments, surveys, or other interactions, we may collect:

Name
Email Address
Phone Number
Contact Details
Information submitted through forms or correspondence

Non-Personal Information

We may automatically collect technical information such as:

IP Address
Browser Type
Device Information
Operating System
Date and Time of Visit
Pages Viewed
Referring Website
User Activity on the Website

How We Use Your Information

The information collected may be used to:

Improve our website and services
Respond to inquiries and feedback
Deliver newsletters and news updates
Analyze website traffic and audience engagement
Improve user experience
Prevent fraud and unauthorized activities
Comply with legal obligations

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Kolkata Times News may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance website performance and user experience.

Cookies help us:

Remember user preferences
Understand visitor behavior
Improve website functionality
Measure audience engagement
Deliver relevant content and advertisements

Users may disable cookies through browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly.

Google Analytics and Advertising

Our website may use services such as:

Google Analytics
Google AdSense
Google Publisher Services
Google News

These services may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information regarding website usage and advertising preferences.

Google's use of information is governed by its own Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Services

We may work with trusted third-party service providers for analytics, advertising, content distribution, email communication, and website management.

These third parties may have access to limited information necessary to perform their services but are not permitted to use such information for unauthorized purposes.

Data Security

Kolkata Times News takes reasonable security measures to protect user information against unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of online transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Information Sharing

Kolkata Times News does not sell, rent, or trade users' personal information to third parties.

Information may be disclosed only:

When required by law
To comply with legal obligations
To protect our rights and property
To prevent fraud or illegal activities
With the user's consent

User Rights

Users may request:

Access to personal information
Correction of inaccurate information
Removal of personal information where legally permitted
Unsubscription from newsletters and promotional communications

Requests may be submitted through our official contact channels.

Children's Privacy

Kolkata Times News does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 years.

If such information is identified, we will take appropriate steps to remove it promptly.

External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites for informational purposes.

Kolkata Times News is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Kolkata Times News reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time.

Any changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of the website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us through the official contact information available on our website.

Your Consent

By using Kolkata Times News, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.

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