Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 22, 2026
Last Updated: April 22, 2026

Welcome to NIRNAY TV (https://nirnaytv.com). We are deeply committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly, transparently, and securely. This comprehensive Privacy Policy has been created to help you understand exactly what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, who we share it with, and what rights you have over your personal data.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to read this document carefully and contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

1. Who We Are

NIRNAY TV is a fast-growing digital news and media platform headquartered in Odisha, India. We are dedicated to delivering timely, accurate, and impactful news coverage across a wide range of topics including local Odisha news, national Indian affairs, international events, politics, sports, entertainment, business, technology, lifestyle, and more.

Our mission is simple — Every Hour, Every Story — ensuring our readers are always informed, updated, and empowered with knowledge.

Website: https://nirnaytv.com
Platform Type: Digital News Media
Primary Audience: Readers from Odisha, India, and around the world
Language: Odia, Hindi, and English

As the operator of this website, NIRNAY TV acts as the data controller responsible for your personal information collected through this platform. We take this responsibility very seriously and are fully committed to maintaining the trust you place in us.

2. Scope of This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

All visitors who browse the NIRNAY TV website
Users who submit comments or contact forms
Subscribers to our newsletters or notifications
Anyone who interacts with our content, social media embeds, or any third-party integrations on our platform

This policy does not apply to external websites, third-party services, or platforms that may be linked from our website. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

3. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information depending on how you interact with our website. Below is a detailed breakdown of the categories of data we may collect:

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you voluntarily interact with our website, you may provide us with:

Full Name — When leaving a comment, filling out a contact form, or subscribing to our services
Email Address — For communication, comment approval notifications, or newsletter delivery
Phone Number — If provided through a contact or inquiry form
Message Content — Any feedback, questions, complaints, or suggestions you send to us
Username or Display Name — If applicable when commenting or creating an account

3.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain technical information is collected automatically, including:

IP Address — Your internet protocol address, which helps us identify your approximate geographic location and detect fraudulent or abusive activity
Browser Type and Version — The web browser you use (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari)
Operating System — The device operating system you are running (e.g., Windows, Android, iOS)
Device Type — Whether you are on a mobile phone, tablet, or desktop computer
Referral URL — The website or search engine that referred you to our site
Pages Visited — The specific articles and pages you viewed during your visit
Time and Date of Visit — Timestamps of your activity on the website
Time Spent on Pages — How long you stayed on specific pages or articles
Click Behavior — Links and buttons you interacted with during your session
Screen Resolution — The display resolution of your device

3.3 Cookie and Tracking Data

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. This data may include:

Session identifiers
User preferences and settings
Authentication tokens for logged-in users
Cached browsing preferences

A detailed explanation of our cookie usage is provided in Section 6 of this policy.

3.4 Analytics and Performance Data

We collect aggregated and anonymized data about how users interact with our website for the purpose of improving our content and performance. This includes traffic statistics, popular article reports, bounce rates, and geographic distribution of readers.

4. How We Use Your Information

NIRNAY TV uses the information we collect for the following purposes:

4.1 Website Operation and Performance

To ensure the website loads properly and functions correctly across all devices and browsers
To identify and fix technical issues, bugs, or errors
To optimize page speed and user interface design based on real usage data

4.2 Content Personalization

To understand which topics and stories are most popular among our readers
To improve the relevance of content displayed to users
To develop new sections, features, or coverage areas based on audience interests

4.3 Communication and Support

To respond to inquiries, feedback, and messages submitted through our Contact page
To send reply notifications for comments you have left on our articles
To inform you about important updates, corrections, or changes to content you are following

4.4 Newsletter and Notifications (Where Applicable)

To send you breaking news alerts, daily digests, or weekly newsletters if you have opted in
To manage your communication preferences and subscription status

4.5 Security and Fraud Prevention

To detect and block spam, bots, and abusive behavior
To protect our platform from unauthorized access or malicious attacks
To log and investigate suspicious activity or violations of our Terms of Use

4.6 Legal Compliance

To fulfill any legal obligations under applicable laws and regulations
To respond to lawful requests from government authorities or law enforcement agencies
To protect the rights, property, and safety of NIRNAY TV, its staff, and its readers

4.7 Advertising and Monetization (Future)

In the future, we may use your browsing behavior and interests to show you relevant advertisements
Any advertising will be conducted in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws

5. Comments Section

NIRNAY TV values community engagement and allows readers to leave comments on published articles. Here is how we handle comment-related data:

5.1 Data Collected for Comments

When you submit a comment on our website, we collect:

Your name (as entered in the comment form)
Your email address
Your website URL (optional)
The content of your comment
Your IP address (for spam detection and abuse prevention)
Your browser and device details
The timestamp of your comment submission

5.2 Comment Moderation

All submitted comments may go through a moderation process before being publicly visible. Our editorial team reserves the right to:

Approve or reject any comment based on community guidelines
Edit comments for clarity or appropriateness (where permitted)
Remove comments that contain hate speech, misinformation, personal attacks, spam, or illegal content

5.3 Gravatar Integration

If you have a Gravatar profile linked to your email address, your profile image may be displayed alongside your comments. This is a service provided by Automattic, and their privacy policy applies to this feature.

5.4 Comment Data Retention

Approved comments are stored on our servers for as long as the article remains published. We may retain associated metadata for moderation and security purposes even after a comment is removed.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

6.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience. Cookies do not contain viruses and cannot access other information on your device.

6.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, secure areas, and login sessions. Without these cookies, certain parts of the website may not work.

Preference Cookies
These remember your choices such as language preference, font size, or display settings to provide a more personalized experience.

Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information about page visits, time spent, and user journeys. This information is used in aggregate form to improve our content and structure.

Security Cookies
These cookies help detect and prevent security threats such as spam submissions, automated bot attacks, and unauthorized access.

Advertising Cookies (Future)
In the future, we may use cookies from advertising partners to display relevant ads based on your browsing behavior on our site.

6.3 Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website may be set by third-party services such as Google Analytics, YouTube (for embedded videos), social media platforms, or advertising networks. These third parties may track your activity both on our website and on other websites you visit.

6.4 How to Control Cookies

You have full control over cookie settings. You can:

Disable all cookies through your browser settings
Delete existing cookies stored on your device
Use private/incognito browsing mode to prevent cookies from being saved
Opt out of specific tracking tools (e.g., Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on)

Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality and user experience of our website.

7. Embedded Content from Third Parties

Articles and pages on NIRNAY TV may contain embedded content from external sources, including but not limited to:

YouTube or Vimeo Videos — For news clips, interviews, or multimedia coverage
Social Media Posts — From Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, or other platforms
Google Maps — For location-based coverage
External Images or Infographics — Hosted on third-party servers
News Wire Services — From partner media or syndication services

7.1 How Embedded Content Affects Your Privacy

Embedded third-party content behaves exactly as if you have visited the external website directly. These third-party platforms may:

Set cookies on your device
Collect your IP address and device information
Track your interactions with embedded content
Use tracking pixels or analytics tools
Build behavioral profiles for advertising purposes

We have no control over how these third-party platforms handle your data. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of:

Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/howyoutubeworks/user-settings/privacy/
Facebook/Meta: https://www.facebook.com/policy.php
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/en/privacy

8. Third-Party Services and Tools

NIRNAY TV uses a variety of trusted third-party tools and services to operate our platform effectively. Below is an overview of the key services and the data they may access:

8.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect and analyze aggregated data about website traffic and user behavior. This service helps us understand:

How many people visit our website daily, weekly, and monthly
Which countries and cities our readers come from
Which articles and topics generate the most engagement
How visitors navigate through our site

Google Analytics uses cookies and may process data on Google’s servers in the United States. Google does not share personal information from Analytics with us in an identifiable form.

8.2 Google Search Console

We use Google Search Console to monitor our website’s performance in Google search results. This tool helps us understand search queries, impressions, clicks, and technical SEO issues. It does not collect personal data from individual users.

8.3 Anti-Spam Tools

We use spam protection tools such as Akismet or similar services to filter spam comments. Submitted comment data (including IP address and browser details) may be sent to these services for evaluation.

8.4 Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

We may use CDN services to deliver website content faster to users around the world. These services temporarily process your IP address to route content efficiently.

8.5 Hosting Provider

Our website is hosted on a reliable server infrastructure. Our hosting provider may store logs containing IP addresses and access timestamps as part of standard server operations.

8.6 Advertising Partners (Future)

In the future, NIRNAY TV may partner with advertising networks such as Google AdSense or other display advertising platforms. These partners may use cookies and tracking technologies to display personalized or contextual advertisements. We will update this policy accordingly when advertising is introduced.

9. Data Sharing and Disclosure

NIRNAY TV does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes. However, we may share your data in the following limited circumstances:

9.1 Service Providers

We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the website, such as hosting companies, analytics providers, and anti-spam services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.

9.2 Legal Obligations

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request such as:

A court order or subpoena
A request from law enforcement authorities
Investigation of illegal activity involving our platform

9.3 Business Transfers

In the event that NIRNAY TV undergoes a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred to the new owner. We will notify you of such changes through a prominent notice on our website.

9.4 Protection of Rights

We may disclose information to protect the legal rights, safety, and property of NIRNAY TV, its employees, partners, and readers.

10. Data Retention Policy

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Data Type	Retention Period
Comment Data	As long as the article is published
Contact Form Submissions	Up to 12 months
IP Address Logs	Up to 6 months
Analytics Data	Up to 26 months (Google Analytics default)
Newsletter Subscription	Until you unsubscribe
Security and Fraud Logs	Up to 12 months

When data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with industry standards.

11. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

11.1 Right to Access

You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. We will respond to verified access requests within a reasonable timeframe.

11.2 Right to Correction

If any personal data we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request that we correct or update it.

11.3 Right to Deletion

You may request that we delete your personal data. We will honor such requests unless we are legally required to retain the data for a specific period.

11.4 Right to Object

You have the right to object to certain types of data processing, such as direct marketing or profiling based on your browsing behavior.

11.5 Right to Data Portability

Where technically feasible, you may request that your personal data be provided to you in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

11.6 Right to Withdraw Consent

If you have previously consented to certain data processing activities (such as newsletter subscriptions), you can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing done before withdrawal.

11.7 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us through our Contact Us page at https://nirnaytv.com. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. We will respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days.

12. Data Security

We take the security of your personal data seriously and have implemented a range of technical, organizational, and administrative measures to protect it from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

12.1 Security Measures We Use

SSL/TLS Encryption — Our website uses HTTPS protocol to encrypt data transmitted between your browser and our servers
Access Controls — Only authorized personnel have access to stored user data
Regular Security Audits — We periodically review and update our security practices
Firewall Protection — Our servers are protected by firewalls to block unauthorized access
Secure Hosting — We use reputable hosting providers with strong physical and digital security measures

12.2 Limitations

Despite our best efforts, no online platform can guarantee 100% security. We cannot be held responsible for unauthorized access resulting from factors beyond our reasonable control, such as sophisticated cyberattacks. In the event of a data breach that may affect your privacy, we will notify you promptly in accordance with applicable laws.

13. Children’s Privacy

NIRNAY TV is a general news platform intended for adults and older teenagers. Our website is not directed at or intended for children under the age of 13 years.

We do not knowingly collect, store, or process personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will take prompt steps to delete such information from our records.

If you are under 13 years of age, please do not submit any personal information on this website.

14. Links to External Websites

Our articles and pages may contain links to external websites, news sources, government portals, or social media platforms. These links are provided for informational purposes only.

NIRNAY TV is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any external websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of every website you visit. The inclusion of a link to an external website does not constitute an endorsement of that site’s privacy practices.

15. International Users

NIRNAY TV is operated from India, and our primary audience consists of readers in India and around the world. If you are accessing our website from outside India, please be aware that your data may be processed and stored in India or in countries where our third-party service providers operate.

By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to India and other countries where our partners operate, which may have different data protection laws than your home country.

We are committed to ensuring that appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers wherever required.

16. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a Do Not Track (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites requesting that your browsing not be tracked. Currently, our website does not respond to Do Not Track signals in a standardized way, as there is no universally accepted standard for honoring DNT requests.

However, you can still control your data through cookie settings and third-party opt-out tools as described in Section 6.

17. Newsletter and Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or opt in to receive email notifications, we will use your email address to send you news updates, breaking stories, and announcements.

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send
We will not share your email address with third parties without your explicit consent
We do not engage in spam and follow responsible email marketing practices

18. Social Media Integration

Our website may include social sharing buttons (for Facebook, Twitter/X, WhatsApp, Telegram, etc.) that allow you to share our content on your social media accounts. When you use these buttons, the respective social media platform may collect data about your activity. We are not responsible for how these platforms handle your data.

We also maintain official social media pages on various platforms. When you interact with us on social media, those platforms’ privacy policies govern your data. We encourage you to review their policies directly.

19. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update, modify, or revise this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or business operations.

When we make significant changes, we will:

Update the Effective Date at the top of this page
Post a notice on our homepage for a reasonable period
Send a notification to newsletter subscribers (where applicable)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

20. Grievance Officer

In accordance with applicable Indian laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and related rules, any grievances related to the processing of your personal data may be addressed to our designated Grievance Officer.

You can reach us through our Contact Us page at:
🔗 https://nirnaytv.com

We are committed to resolving all grievances within a reasonable timeframe, typically 30 days of receipt.

21. Consent

By using the NIRNAY TV website and its features (including commenting, subscribing, or contacting us), you hereby consent to the collection, processing, and use of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with any part of this Privacy Policy, we kindly request that you discontinue use of our website and contact us if you have any concerns or questions.

22. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal data, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to help and are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and transparently.

📧 Contact Page: https://nirnaytv.com/contact
🌐 Website: https://nirnaytv.com

This Privacy Policy was last reviewed and updated on April 22, 2026.

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