Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Jharkhand Express Media Group ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your digital personal data. This Privacy Policy informs you about how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit our website (jharkhandexpress.com) in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023.

2. Data Collection and Purpose

We collect minimal personal data to improve your experience. Specifically, we collect:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, reading time, and interaction metrics. This is collected via Google Analytics to improve editorial content and platform performance. We only process this data if you explicitly consent via our Cookie Consent banner.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and IP address for security and anti-abuse purposes.

3. Your Rights (DPDP Act, 2023)

As a Data Principal, you have the following rights regarding your digital personal data:

• Right to Access: You can request a summary of the personal data we process about you.
• Right to Correction & Erasure: You can request us to correct inaccurate data or erase your personal data when it is no longer needed.
• Right to Grievance Redressal: You have the right to register grievances with our Data Protection Officer regarding your data.

4. WhatsApp Channel

We offer a WhatsApp Channel for live updates. Joining this channel is strictly voluntary. When you join, your interactions are subject to WhatsApp's (Meta) Privacy Policy. Jharkhand Express does not extract, store, or process your WhatsApp phone number or profile information on our servers.

5. Grievance Redressal

For any privacy-related questions, to withdraw consent, or to exercise your rights under the DPDP Act, 2023, please contact our Grievance Officer: