GDPR

GDPR Compliance Policy

Last Updated: 23 June 2024

1. Introduction

aajtak.info (“we”, “us”, or “our”) complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU 2016/679). This policy explains how we collect, process, and protect personal data of EU residents.

2. Data We Collect

We may process:
✔ Personal Data (voluntary):

  • Name, email (for newsletters, comments)

  • IP address, browser data (via cookies)
    ✔ Non-Personal Data:

  • Aggregated analytics (Google Analytics)

3. Lawful Basis for Processing

We rely on:
🔹 Consent (e.g., cookie banners, newsletter signups)
🔹 Legitimate Interest (e.g., fraud prevention, site security)

4. Your GDPR Rights

You can request:
✅ Access – Ask for a copy of your stored data
✅ Rectification – Correct inaccurate information
✅ Erasure – Delete your personal data (“Right to be Forgotten”)
✅ Restriction – Limit how we use your data
✅ Portability – Receive your data in a machine-readable format
✅ Object – Opt out of processing (e.g., direct marketing)

How to Exercise Rights:
📧 Email: info@aajtak.info
✍ Subject Line: “GDPR Request”
⏳ Response Time: 30 days (as required by law)

5. Data Transfers

  • Data may be stored outside the EU (e.g., via Google Cloud).

  • We ensure safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

6. Security Measures

We protect data with:
🔒 SSL encryption
🔒 Limited staff access
🔒 Regular security audits

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Newsletter subscribers: Until unsubscribed

  • Analytics: Up to 26 months

8. Contact & Complaints

For GDPR inquiries:
📧 Email: info@aajtak.info
🌐 Supervisory Authority:
EU residents may lodge complaints with their local Data Protection Authority (DPA).