Last updated on: October 2023
1.1 Saya Tech Labs Pvt. Ltd. ("NewsShorts," "We," "Our," "Us") is dedicated to safeguarding the personally identifiable information of users ("You," "Your," "User") provided to NewsShorts. By using NewsShorts' mobile application ("App"), You consent to the collection, reception, possession, storage, and handling of Your Personal Information in accordance with the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy").
1.2 This Privacy Policy is applicable to all Users accessing the App, and it is imperative that You read and comprehend this Privacy Policy before disclosing any Personal Information.
1.3 Protecting the privacy of Our Users is of utmost importance to us. We are committed to ensuring Your privacy while delivering a personalized and valuable service.
1.4 Access to the content available through the App is contingent upon Your agreement with this Privacy Policy, which supplements the terms and conditions of use ("Terms"). Any term not explicitly defined in this Privacy Policy holds the same meaning as provided in the Terms. Please acknowledge that this Privacy Policy, in conjunction with our Terms, constitutes the agreement between You and NewsShorts concerning Your use of the App.
2.1 Traffic Data Collected
To facilitate the App's operation, We automatically collect and track the following categories of information when You use the App:
(i) IP addresses;
(ii) Domain servers; and
(iii) Other information related to Your device, Your device's interaction with the App, and applications (collectively referred to as "Traffic Data").
2.2 Personal Information Collected
To provide the App, We may request You to provide Personal Information, including the following categories of information:
(i) Contact data (such as Your email address, phone number, and contact details);
(ii) Device data; and
(iii) Demographic data (such as Your time zone, postal address, and location details).
Any information provided by You in communication with Us, such as through email or letter, may be collected and stored by NewsShorts. Our App may transmit Your Personal Information to our internal servers located outside India. Your Personal Information is retained on our servers for 180 days after You delete the App or cancel/terminate your user account on the App, unless it is required for Our purposes and/or mandated by applicable laws.
2.3 Our App may contain links to third-party websites or applications. The inclusion or exclusion of a link does not signify NewsShorts' endorsement of the website, its provider, or the website's information. You acknowledge that NewsShorts does not make any representations about the privacy practices or policies of such third parties or the terms of use of those websites. Additionally, NewsShorts cannot guarantee the accuracy, integrity, or quality of the information, data, text, software, sound, photographs, graphics, videos, messages, or other materials available on such websites. After leaving our servers, Your information is subject to the privacy policy of the site you are visiting, for which the third party is solely responsible.
3.1 The information collected from You is used to present services related to the App in the most effective manner, fulfill Our obligations to You, and
communicate with You. This communication may occur through calls, text messages, or emails and includes transactional, service-related, or promotional messages.
3.2 In general, We strive to use information in aggregate form to protect individual user identities. However, Your Personal Information may be used for the
following purposes:
(i) Building marketing profiles;
(ii) Assisting in strategic development, data collection, and business analytics;
(iii) Managing relationships with advertisers and partners;
(iv) Enabling the provision of the App through suitable technological services;
(v) Auditing App usage; and
(vi) Enhancing the user experience concerning the App (collectively known as "Permitted Use").
5.1 The security of Your Personal Information is a priority for Us. We employ appropriate security measures, as mandated by applicable laws and commercially reasonable standards. These measures encompass physical, managerial, operational, and technical security measures to protect Personal Information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, loss, misuse, or destruction. The stringency of these measures varies based on the type and sensitivity of the data.
5.2 While We make every effort to store Personal Information in a secure, non-public operating environment, it is important to recognize that complete security does not exist. We cannot guarantee the prevention of unintended disclosures of Your Personal Information. In the event that We become aware of any disclosure not in compliance with this Privacy Policy, We will make reasonable efforts to notify You about the nature and extent of such disclosure, to the extent that information is known, as soon as reasonably possible and in accordance with applicable law. You should not share Your password with third parties, and if You suspect that Your password or account has been compromised, You should change it immediately and contact Us at legal@NewsShorts.in.
5.3 We maintain high security standards for our users. Nevertheless, transmitting information over the internet or telephone networks is not entirely secure. While We strive to protect Your information, especially Your personal data, We cannot ensure the complete security of data transmitted through the internet, telephone, or other networks.
5.1 The security of Your Personal Information is a priority for Us. We employ appropriate security measures, as mandated by applicable laws and commercially reasonable standards. These measures encompass physical, managerial, operational, and technical security measures to protect Personal Information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, loss, misuse, or destruction. The stringency of these measures varies based on the type and sensitivity of the data.
5.2 While We make every effort to store Personal Information in a secure, non-public operating environment, it is important to recognize that complete security does not exist. We cannot guarantee the prevention of unintended disclosures of Your Personal Information. In the event that We become aware of any disclosure not in compliance with this Privacy Policy, We will make reasonable efforts to notify You about the nature and extent of such disclosure, to the extent that information is known, as soon as reasonably possible and in accordance with applicable law. You should not share Your password with third parties, and if You suspect that Your password or account has been compromised, You should change it immediately and contact Us at legal@NewsShorts.in.
5.3 We maintain high security standards for our users. Nevertheless, transmitting information over the internet or telephone networks is not entirely secure. While We strive to protect Your information, especially Your personal data, We cannot ensure the complete security of data transmitted through the internet, telephone, or other networks.
We reserve the right to add, modify, update, or change this Privacy Policy at any time. If such changes occur, We will post them on this page and notify You of the changes. Your continued use of the services following the posting of changes to this Privacy Policy will signify Your consent and acceptance of Our modifications. In all cases, the use of information We collect is subject to the Privacy Policy in effect at the time the information is collected.
7.1 You have the privilege to inspect Your Personal Information and rectify any inaccuracies in Your Personal Information that is held by Us. You can make such requests by contacting us at legal@NewsShorts.in.
7.2 You are entitled to submit a written request to Us, specifying Your wish to discontinue the use of Your Personal Information and/or have Your existing Personal Information deleted. Such requests can be sent to Us at legal@NewsShorts.in. It is important to note that should You decline to share certain information or withdraw consent for information processing that You previously provided, we reserve the right to restrict or deny access to our services for which we consider such information to be essential.
8.1 NewsShorts does not make any assertions, commitments, or warranties regarding the accuracy, comprehensiveness, or sufficiency of the content available through the App. NewsShorts explicitly disclaims liability for errors and omissions in the content available through the App.
8.2 No warranties of any kind, whether implied, expressed, or statutory, including but not limited to warranties of non-infringement of third-party rights, title, merchantability, fitness for a specific purpose, and freedom from computer viruses, are extended regarding the content accessible through the App or its links to other internet resources that may be available to You through the App.
8.3 Any mention in the App of specific commercial products, procedures, or services, or the use of trade, firm, or corporation names, is purely for informational purposes and the convenience of the public. Such mentions do not imply endorsement, recommendation, or favoritism by NewsShorts. If you have any queries or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Aashish Srivastava, the Grievance Officer, at legal@NewsShorts.in, and we will make every effort to address your concerns.