Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 23-09-2024
Website: https://dotnewstv.in
Who We Are
Dot News TV is operated by Suhas L Gowda, under Nijavani Multimedia LLP — a digital media organization dedicated to delivering timely news, informative stories, and engaging video content.
Official Website: https://dotnewstv.in
Registered Address: Ramasandra, Sulkeri (P), Kengeri, Bengaluru – 560060
Contact Email: info@dotnewstv.in
What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It
We collect personal data to enhance your experience and provide our services efficiently. This includes:
Name & Email Address – submitted via forms, comments, or subscriptions
Technical Data – IP address, browser type, device info
Cookies – for personalized content, ads, and analytics
User-Generated Content – comments and media uploads
We collect this data with your consent or as needed to fulfill our services and comply with legal obligations.
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect:
The data shown in the comment form
IP address and browser user agent (for spam detection)
Media
If users upload images, those images may include embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Please avoid uploading images with location data.
Contact Forms
If you submit a contact form, we collect your name, email, and message. This data is retained for up to 6 months for customer service purposes and is not used for marketing without your consent.
Cookies
We use cookies to:
Track usage statistics
Personalize your experience
Display targeted advertisements
You may control cookie settings through your browser. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior.
You can opt out by using this tool: Google Analytics Opt-out
Who We Share Your Data With
We share limited, necessary data with trusted third parties:
Google Analytics & AdSense (traffic & ad services)
YouTube (for embedded video playback)
Mailchimp or equivalent (for newsletter delivery)
Web Hosting & CDN Providers
Social Sharing Plugins (like Facebook, WhatsApp, etc.)
Each third party follows their respective data protection standards. We do not sell your data.
How Long We Retain Your Data
Comments: Indefinitely (unless removed by user/moderator)
Contact Form Entries: 6 months
Analytics Data: 12 months
Newsletter Subscription: Until the user unsubscribes
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
You may request to:
View the personal data we hold about you
Correct or update your data
Delete your data
Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact: info@dotnewstv.in
Where Your Data Is Sent
Data may be transferred outside India (e.g., to the United States or EU) via:
Google services
Email servers
Hosting or CDN providers
We ensure that all providers maintain GDPR-compliant safeguards through data processing agreements or standard contractual clauses.
Contact Information
For privacy-related questions or data access requests:
📧 Email: info@dotnewstv.in
📍 Address: Ramasandra, Sulkeri (P), Kengeri, Bengaluru – 560060
🛡️ Data Officer: Suhas L Gowda (via info@dotnewstv.in)
How We Protect Your Data
We take your privacy seriously and use the following safeguards:
SSL encryption across all pages
Secure login and admin controls
Regular software and plugin updates
Staff awareness on data handling
What Data Breach Procedures We Have in Place
If a data breach occurs:
Affected users will be notified within 72 hours
Internal reviews and patching will be executed
Authorities will be informed as required
What Third Parties We Receive Data From
We may receive anonymized data from:
Google Ads
Social platforms
Affiliate or video partners
This helps us analyze reach, content performance, and user interest.
Automated Decision-Making and Profiling
We may use systems to:
Show personalized ads based on your visit
Recommend videos or news articles
These are not used to make financial or legal decisions about you.
Industry Regulatory Disclosure Requirements
As a digital news platform operating in India, Dot News TV complies with:
The Information Technology Act, 2000
GDPR (for EU users)
Indian Press & Digital Media Guidelines
Data protection best practices
