Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Charotar Daily

Effective Date: July 22, 2025

This Privacy Policy outlines the practices of the individual developer ("we," "us," or "our") from Gujarat, India, concerning the Charotar Daily website (the "Service") available at https://charotardaily.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and Google AdSense policies.

By using our Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. This policy explains what information may be collected by third-party partners, why it is collected, and how you can manage your privacy. We do not directly collect or store any personally identifiable information (PII).

1. Information We Do Not Collect

Charotar Daily does not collect, store, or process any personally identifiable information (PII), such as your name, email address, phone number, or physical address. You can use our Service without providing any personal details or creating an account.

2. Information Collected by Third-Party Services

To provide, maintain, and improve our free Service, we integrate third-party tools that may collect non-personal and technical information. These third parties operate under their own privacy policies, which we recommend reviewing.

A. Analytics (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to analyze user interactions and optimize website performance. The data collected is anonymized and aggregated, and may include:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the site, and interactions with content.
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, and unique identifiers (e.g., Google Advertising ID).
• General Location Data: Non-precise location (e.g., country or city) derived from your IP address.

This data does not identify you personally. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.

B. Advertising (Google AdSense)

Our Service is supported by Google AdSense, which delivers personalized or non-personalized ads using cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies. Information collected may include:

• Unique device identifiers (e.g., Google Advertising ID).
• IP address.
• Non-precise location information.
• Ad interaction data (e.g., clicks or impressions).

This data enables relevant ad delivery and campaign performance measurement. We do not access or control this data. For details, see Google's Advertising Policies.

3. Use of Collected Data

Third-party data is used to:

• Operate and enhance our Service.
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience.
• Deliver ads to keep the Service free.
• Maintain security and stability.

We do not use your data for remarketing, direct marketing, or any other purposes beyond those listed.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and United Kingdom, our legal basis for data processing is Legitimate Interests to provide a free, ad-supported Service and improve functionality. Third-party data processing is necessary for these purposes and complies with GDPR requirements. Where applicable, third parties may also rely on user consent for personalized ads, which you can manage through device or browser settings.

5. Your Data Protection Rights under GDPR

System:

If you are an EEA or UK resident, you have the following rights, which can be exercised through third-party privacy controls or device settings:

• Right to Access: Request information about data collected about you.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data.
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how your data is processed.
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format.
• Right to Object: Object to data processing for specific purposes.
• Right to Opt-Out of Personalized Ads: Disable personalized ads via:
  • Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization.
  • iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking > Disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track."
  • Browser: Adjust cookie settings or use privacy extensions.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: Contact your local data protection authority if you believe data processing violates GDPR.

As we do not collect personal data, these rights should be exercised with third-party providers (e.g., Google).

6. California Privacy Rights (CCPA, CPRA, CalOPPA)

California residents have additional rights under the following laws:

A. California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)

• This Privacy Policy is prominently displayed on our website.
• It details categories of information collected by third parties and links to their policies.
• Do Not Track (DNT): We do not respond to DNT signals, as no universal standard exists.

B. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)

• No Sale of Personal Information: We do not sell personal information for monetary value. However, third-party ad networks may be considered "sharing" under CCPA/CPRA definitions.
• Right to Know: You may request details about data collected, as outlined in Section 2.
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your data. As we do not store personal data, reset your advertising identifier to disassociate prior data.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sharing: Opt out of personalized ads via device or browser settings (see Section 5).
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We do not discriminate against users exercising their CCPA/CPRA rights.
• Shine the Light: We do not disclose personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes.

7. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect PII from children under 13, in compliance with COPPA. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided data, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove it.

8. No Payments or Commercial Transactions

Charotar Daily is a free service and does not involve payments, subscriptions, or financial transactions.

9. Links to Third-Party Sites

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites, such as ad network privacy policies. We are not responsible for their content, practices, or privacy policies. Please review their policies before engaging with their services.

10. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Third-party services like Google AdSense and Google Analytics may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to collect data as described in Section 2. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, see Google's Cookie Policy.

11. Data Security

While we do not collect personal data, we ensure that our Service adheres to industry-standard security practices to protect any technical data processed during your use of the website. Third-party partners are responsible for securing the data they collect, as outlined in their privacy policies.

12. International Data Transfers

As our Service is hosted in India and may use third-party services based in other countries (e.g., Google in the United States), data collected by third parties may be transferred internationally. These transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, and third parties implement safeguards to protect your data, as described in their privacy policies.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it regularly. Changes are effective upon posting.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:

https://charotardaily.com/contact

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