Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 10, 2026
Website: https://nbtnews.in
Contact Number: +91 6290421422
Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
NBT NEWS ("NBT NEWS", "we", "our", or "us") is a digital news platform based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. We operate the NBT NEWS website and mobile application to provide news, information, updates, and related digital services.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect information when you visit our website, use our mobile application, or otherwise interact with NBT NEWS.
By using our website or mobile application, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Depending on how you use NBT NEWS, we may collect certain information.
A. Information You Provide
You may voluntarily provide information when you:
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Contact us through our contact form.
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Send us feedback or suggestions.
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Submit a news tip or story.
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Contact us by phone, email, or other available communication methods.
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Participate in features that require user information.
Such information may include your name, phone number, email address, message, and any other information you choose to provide.
B. Information Collected Automatically
When you access our website or mobile application, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
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IP address
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Device type and model
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Operating system
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Browser type
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Application version
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Language and general device settings
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Date and time of access
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Pages or screens viewed
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Approximate usage information
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Referring website or source
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Crash and diagnostic information
This information helps us understand how users interact with our platform and improve its performance, security, and functionality.
C. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Keep the website functioning properly.
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Remember preferences.
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Understand website traffic and usage.
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Improve user experience.
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Measure the effectiveness of content and advertising.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not function properly if certain cookies are disabled.
2. Information Collected Through the Mobile Application
The NBT NEWS mobile application may collect limited information necessary to operate and improve the application.
Depending on the features available in the application, information may include device-related information, application usage information, crash information, and notification-related information.
The application may use push notifications to provide users with breaking news, important updates, headlines, and other relevant information.
You may manage notification permissions through your device settings.
NBT NEWS does not require users to provide sensitive personal information merely to browse or read publicly available news content.
3. How We Use Information
We may use collected information for legitimate business and operational purposes, including:
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Providing and maintaining our website and mobile application.
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Delivering news and other requested services.
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Responding to enquiries and feedback.
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Processing news tips and user submissions.
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Sending relevant notifications where permitted.
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Improving website and application performance.
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Understanding user engagement and content preferences.
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Detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, unauthorized access, and security incidents.
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Troubleshooting technical problems.
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Maintaining platform security.
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Complying with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
We do not use personal information for purposes unrelated to the services or purposes described in this Privacy Policy unless required or permitted by applicable law.
4. News Tips and User Submissions
If you voluntarily submit information, photographs, videos, documents, news tips, comments, or other material to NBT NEWS, we may use the information for editorial review, verification, communication, and publication purposes where appropriate.
Please do not submit confidential, sensitive, or private information unless you are comfortable sharing it with us for the stated purpose.
NBT NEWS may verify information submitted by users before publishing it.
5. Sharing of Information
NBT NEWS does not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for their independent marketing purposes.
We may share information in limited circumstances, including with:
Service Providers
We may use trusted third-party service providers for services such as:
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Website hosting
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Cloud infrastructure
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Analytics
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Application services
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Push notifications
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Security
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Technical support
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Advertising and measurement
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Error monitoring
These providers may process information on our behalf as necessary to provide their services.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when reasonably necessary to:
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Comply with applicable Indian laws or legal processes.
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Respond to lawful government or law-enforcement requests.
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Protect the rights, property, or safety of NBT NEWS, our users, or others.
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Investigate fraud, security issues, or misuse of our services.
6. Third-Party Services and Advertising
NBT NEWS may use third-party services, analytics providers, advertising networks, or other technologies to support the website and application.
Third-party services may collect information according to their own privacy policies.
For example, advertisements displayed on NBT NEWS may be provided by third-party advertising providers. These providers may use cookies, device identifiers, or similar technologies to deliver, measure, or personalize advertising where permitted by applicable law.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of third-party services you interact with.
7. Google Play Store and Mobile Application
The NBT NEWS application may be distributed through Google Play Store.
Google Play and the Android operating system may independently collect certain information according to Google's applicable policies and terms.
NBT NEWS does not control information collected directly by Google through Google Play or Android services.
Users should review Google's privacy policies and Google Play terms for information about how Google processes data.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, misuse, or destruction.
However, no internet transmission, website, application, server, or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Therefore, while we make reasonable efforts to protect information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Data Retention
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, provide our services, maintain business records, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, comply with legal obligations, or protect our legitimate interests.
The retention period may vary depending on the type and purpose of the information.
10. Children's Privacy
NBT NEWS is a general-audience news platform.
Our services are not specifically designed to collect personal information from children.
We do not knowingly request or intentionally collect unnecessary personal information from children. If a parent or guardian believes that a child has provided personal information to us, they may contact us so that we can review and take appropriate action where required.
11. Your Privacy Choices
Depending on applicable law and the nature of your interaction with NBT NEWS, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.
You may contact us to:
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Ask about personal information we may hold about you.
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Request correction of inaccurate information.
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Request deletion of information where legally applicable.
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Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
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Ask questions regarding our privacy practices.
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Raise concerns about the handling of your information.
Some requests may be subject to legal, security, editorial, or other legitimate limitations.
12. External Links
Our website and application may contain links to external websites, social media platforms, advertisements, or other third-party services.
NBT NEWS is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content, or policies of external websites.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of every third-party website or service you visit.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
NBT NEWS may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services, technology, legal requirements, or privacy practices.
When we make changes, we will update the Effective Date at the beginning of this Privacy Policy.
We encourage users to review this page periodically to remain informed about our privacy practices.
Your continued use of our website or mobile application after changes are published indicates your acknowledgment of the updated Privacy Policy, subject to applicable law.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or the way NBT NEWS handles information, please contact us.
NBT NEWS
Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Phone: +91 6290421422
Website: https://nbtnews.in
We will make reasonable efforts to review and respond to legitimate privacy-related enquiries.
