Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 1, 2026 · Last Updated: April 1, 2026
Action News(“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website actionnews.online(the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site. Please read this policy carefully. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter (email address, optional name)
- Submit a contact form (name, email address, subject, message, category)
- Create an account or register for services
- Participate in surveys, contests, or promotions
- Submit comments, tips, or user-generated content
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type, version, and language preferences
- Operating system and device type
- Referring URL and exit pages
- Pages viewed, time spent on pages, and click patterns
- Date and time of access
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activity. For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To deliver and improve our news content and services
- To send newsletters, breaking news alerts, and editorial updates you have opted into
- To respond to your inquiries, comments, and support requests
- To personalize your experience and recommend relevant content
- To analyze Site usage and trends to improve performance and user experience
- To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and security issues
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
- To deliver relevant advertising and measure its effectiveness
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Site, processing data, delivering emails, hosting content, and providing analytics — subject to confidentiality obligations.
- Advertising Partners: With advertising networks and partners to deliver relevant ads. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your activity across websites.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Action News, our users, or the public.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
- With Your Consent: For any other purpose disclosed at the time of collection or with your explicit consent.
4. Cookies and Advertising
Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies for essential functionality, analytics, and advertising. Third-party advertising partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or via our Cookie Policy.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices or www.networkadvertising.org/choices.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Newsletter subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months for correspondence purposes.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access & Portability: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the link in the footer of our emails.
- Cookie Preferences: Manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
- Objection & Restriction: Object to or request restriction of certain processing activities.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at legal@actionnews.online. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. International Users
If you access our Site from outside India, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in India or other countries where our servers or service providers are located. By using the Site, you consent to such transfers.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The updated version will be indicated by a revised “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: legal@actionnews.online
- General Inquiries: hello@actionnews.online
- Mailing Address: Action News Newsroom, New Delhi, India
You may also reach us through our Contact page.