Privacy Policy

At THE PUBLIC SIDE (www.thepublicside.com), an MSME-registered news portal, the privacy of our visitors is one of our main priorities. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by us and how we use it, in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act of India.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better services to our users. The personal information that you are asked to provide includes:

• Voluntary Data: Your name, email address, and phone number when you fill out our Contact Form, subscribe to newsletters, or submit a news tip.
• Log Files: Like many websites, we automatically log data such as IP addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamps, and referring pages.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information in various ways, including to:

• Operate, maintain, and secure our website.
• Improve user experience for Web Stories, News, and Polls.
• Communicate with you for customer service or grievance redressal.
• Find and prevent fraudulent activities.

3. Cookies and Google AdSense

4. Data Security & Retention

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as mandated by Indian Law.

5. Your Data Protection Rights (DPDP Act)

Under applicable Indian laws, you have the "Right to be Forgotten". If you wish to access, correct, or request the deletion of your personal data from our servers, please contact us.

6. Contact Us / Data Protection Officer

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us: