Privacy Policy – Shikhar Bharat News

At Shikhar Bharat News, your privacy is extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy document explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and disclose information when you visit or interact with our website and digital platforms.

By accessing or using Shikhar Bharat News, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Introduction

Shikhar Bharat News is a digital news platform committed to ethical journalism, transparency, and responsible data practices. We respect your right to privacy and are dedicated to safeguarding any personal information shared with us.

This policy applies to all visitors, users, contributors, advertisers, and partners accessing our website or related services.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

Information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as:

• Name
• Email address
• Contact details
• Feedback or messages sent to us
• Subscription information (if applicable)

Non-Personal Information

Information that is automatically collected when you access our website, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Operating system
• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Referring URLs
• Date and time of visits

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect may be used for the following purposes:

• To operate and maintain our website
• To improve user experience and content quality
• To respond to inquiries, feedback, or requests
• To send updates or newsletters (if you opt-in)
• To analyze website performance and user behavior
• To prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats
• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Shikhar Bharat News uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience.

Cookies help us:

• Understand how visitors use our website
• Remember user preferences
• Improve website performance
• Deliver relevant content

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, doing so may affect certain website functionalities.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services such as:

• Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Advertising networks
• Social media platforms
• Email service providers

These third parties may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies. Shikhar Bharat News does not control or assume responsibility for their data practices.

Advertising Policy

Advertisements displayed on our website may be delivered by third-party ad partners.

These partners may use cookies, JavaScript, or web beacons to collect information about users to provide targeted advertisements.

Users may consult the respective privacy policies of these advertisers for more detailed information.

Data Protection and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against:

• Unauthorized access
• Alteration
• Disclosure
• Destruction

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

User Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Withdraw consent for data processing (where applicable)
• Opt-out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

Children’s Information

Shikhar Bharat News does not knowingly collect any personal information from children under the age of 13.

If you believe that your child has provided personal information on our website, please contact us immediately and we will promptly remove such information from our records.

Links to External Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites for reference or additional information.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites. Users are advised to review the privacy policies of those sites individually.

Legal Compliance

We comply with applicable Indian laws, including:

• Information Technology Act, 2000
• Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021
• Other relevant data protection and privacy regulations

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Shikhar Bharat News reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Users are encouraged to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Consent

By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you may contact us at:

📧 Email: contact@shikharbharat.com

Thank you for trusting Shikhar Bharat News.

We are committed to protecting your privacy while delivering honest, responsible, and independent journalism.

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Editorial Team
Shikhar Bharat News

Last Updated: 18 January 2026