Privacy Policy

INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE

Welcome to F3 Media Network Private Limited ("we," "us," "our," or the "Company"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with transparency, care, and respect. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information when you access or use our website located at https://www.nwsfacts.com, our mobile applications, and any related services (collectively, the "Platform").

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the Platform, including visitors who browse our news content, registered users who create accounts, and individuals who interact with us through comments, newsletters, social media, or customer support channels. Access to the Platform and all news content is provided free of charge and does not require any subscription or payment.

By accessing or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any provision of this Privacy Policy, you must immediately discontinue use of the Platform.

This Privacy Policy should be read in conjunction with our Terms and Conditions, which govern your use of the Platform. Capitalized terms not defined in this Privacy Policy shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Terms and Conditions.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect information about you in various ways when you use our Platform. The categories of information we collect depend on how you interact with us and the services you use. We collect information that you provide directly to us, information we collect automatically through your use of the Platform, and information we receive from third-party sources.

Information Collected Automatically

When you access or use the Platform, we and our third-party service providers automatically collect certain information about your device, browsing behavior, and interactions with the Platform through the use of cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, server logs, and similar technologies:

We collect information about how you use the Platform, including the pages you view, the articles you read, the time spent on each page, the links you click, the search terms you enter, the features you use, the content you interact with, the frequency and duration of your visits, the path you take through the Platform, and your interactions with advertisements.
We collect information about your location through various means, including your IP address (which provides approximate geographic location at the city or regional level), GPS coordinates if you grant permission through your mobile device settings, Wi-Fi access points, and cell tower information. You may disable location services through your device settings, but this may limit certain functionalities of the Platform.
Our servers automatically record information when you access the Platform, including your IP address, browser type and language, internet service provider, referring and exit pages, date and time stamps, clickstream data, and other technical information related to your access and use of the Platform.
We use cookies (small text files stored on your device), web beacons (small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails), pixel tags, local storage, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior, preferences, and interactions with the Platform. For detailed information about our use of cookies and your choices regarding cookies, please refer to Section 11 of this Privacy Policy.

Information from Third-Party Sources

We may receive information about you from third-party sources and combine it with information we collect directly from you or automatically through your use of the Platform:

If you choose to connect your account with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, or others, we may receive information from those platforms in accordance with their privacy policies and your privacy settings, including your profile information, friend lists, posts you have shared, and other publicly available information.
If you use third-party authentication services such as Google Sign-In, Apple Sign-In, or Facebook Login to create an account or log in to the Platform, we receive authentication tokens and basic profile information such as your name, email address, and profile picture from those services.
We receive aggregated and anonymized data from analytics providers such as Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, and similar services about how users interact with the Platform. We also receive information from advertising networks and partners about the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and user responses to advertisements.
We may supplement the information we collect with demographic data, interest-based data, and other publicly available information from data brokers, public databases, government records, and other third-party sources to better understand our audience and improve our services.
We may receive information about you from our business partners, affiliates, content syndication partners, and other third parties with whom we have commercial relationships, in accordance with their privacy policies and applicable law.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your personal information only for specific, legitimate purposes related to providing, improving, and protecting our Platform and services, in line with applicable data protection laws.

We analyze usage patterns, trends, and aggregate statistics to improve the Platform, identify technical issues, optimize performance, conduct experiments, and develop new features and services.

Advertising is central to our free-to-access model. We use information to deliver relevant ads, measure campaigns, prevent ad fraud, and comply with advertising obligations. You may opt out of interest-based advertising through industry mechanisms.

We protect the Platform’s security, prevent fraud and abuse, enforce policies, verify identities, comply with legal obligations, respond to law enforcement requests, and defend against legal claims.

We use aggregated, anonymized, or pseudonymized data for research, development, and improving journalism, including media trend analysis, academic studies, technology development, and industry initiatives.

Finally, we use your information for internal operations, including recordkeeping, financial reporting, supplier management, staff training, corporate transactions, and regulatory compliance. We only use your information for the purposes it was collected for or for compatible purposes, unless you provide explicit consent for a different use.

LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

We process your personal information on a valid legal basis under applicable laws: the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) for users in India, and the GDPR for users in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland.

We process your data to perform our contract with you, such as creating and maintaining your record, delivering content, providing support, and enabling Platform features. We also process your information to comply with legal obligations, including responding to lawful requests from authorities and retaining records as required by law.

For EEA, UK, and Swiss users, we may process data based on legitimate interests, including improving the Platform, personalizing content, conducting analytics, preventing fraud, defending legal rights, and direct marketing where you have not objected. You can object to this processing at any time. For users in India, processing is based on consent or as permitted under law.

We process personal information based on your consent when required, such as for sensitive data, marketing communications, location tracking, or sharing with third parties beyond other legal bases. You may withdraw consent at any time, without affecting prior processing.

In rare cases, we process personal information to protect vital interests, such as in emergencies to safeguard health, safety, or well-being.

DISCLOSURE AND SHARING OF INFORMATION

We share your personal information only when necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, or pursue legitimate business purposes. We do not sell your personal information for third-partymarketing.

We work with third-party service providers who process information on our behalf. They access personal information only as needed and are contractually required to keep it secure and use it solely for the purposes we specify. These providers include:

Cloud hosting, CDNs, database management, IT support, and software development.
Web analytics, business intelligence, market research, and data visualization.
Ad networks, DSPs/SSPs, email marketing, social media platforms, and CRM tools.
Helpdesk software, live chat, messaging, email, and call centers.
Content licensing, hosting, moderation, and CMS providers.
Cybersecurity, identity verification, fraud monitoring, and auditing services.

We require all service providers to implement appropriate security measures, follow our instructions, and comply with applicable data protection laws.

We may share information with our parent company, subsidiaries, affiliates, or other related entities to provide joint services, improve our offerings, conduct analytics, prevent fraud, and support operations. Affiliates must comply with this Privacy Policy and data protection laws.
In mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, or asset sales, personal information may be transferred to the new entity. We will notify you and ensure the recipient continues to protect your information according to this Privacy Policy or obtains your consent where required by law.
We may disclose personal information to law enforcement, regulators, courts, or other parties to:

Comply with laws, court orders, subpoenas, or regulatory requests.
Enforce our Terms, Privacy Policy, or other agreements.
Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security issues, or illegal activity.
Protect the rights, property, safety, or security of the Company, users, employees, or the public.
Defend legal claims or pursue legal remedies.

We may share data that is aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified for research, analytics, marketing, or business purposes. This data cannot identify you personally.

We may share your information with other third parties when you explicitly consent. We will inform you of the third party, purpose, and type of information shared. You may withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual limits.

DATA RETENTION

We keep your personal information only as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, or for legitimate business purposes. Retention periods vary by data type and applicable law.
We retain account information while your account is active. After account closure or deletion requests, we delete or anonymize this information within 90 days, except where longer retention is legally required. Anonymized or aggregated data may be kept indefinitely.
We retain customer support, feedback, and complaint records for 3 years to track resolutions and meet legal requirements.
Usage, logs, and analytics data are kept for 24 months, then deleted or anonymized. Aggregated data may be retained indefinitely for research and analytics.
We retain marketing preferences and consent records as long as necessary to honor your choices and comply with legal obligations. Opt-out preferences are retained to prevent future marketing communications.
Comments you post may remain publicly visible even after account closure. Deleted comments are kept for 90 days for recovery and moderation purposes.

We may retain information longer when required by law, regulation, litigation, or to protect legal rights. Once no longer needed, information is securely deleted or anonymized.

You can request details about retention periods by contacting us via Section 16 of this Privacy Policy.

YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

You may have certain rights under applicable data protection laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India) and the GDPR (where applicable). These may include the right to:

Accessyour personal information and obtain details of how it is used.
Correctinaccurate or incomplete information.
Delete your personal information, subject to legal limitations.
Restrictorobject to certain types of processing, including direct marketing.
Withdrawconsent where processing is based on consent.
Dataportability, where applicable.
Lodgea complaint with a relevant data protection authority.

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details provided in this Privacy Policy. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request and will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as pixels and analytics tools) to collect information about your use of the Platform, improve functionality, and enhance your experience.

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us recognize your preferences and understand how you interact with the Platform. Some cookies are essential for the Platform to function, while others support features such as personalization, analytics, and advertising.

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential: To enable core functionality, security, and access to the Platform.
Preferences: To remember your settings and improve your experience.
Analytics: To understand usage and improve performance (e.g., via analytics providers).
Advertising: To deliver relevant ads and measure their effectiveness.

Some cookies may be set by third-party service providers (such as analytics or advertising partners), who may collect information about your activity across websites in accordance with their own privacy policies.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or the cookie consent tool on the Platform.

THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES

The Platform may include links to third-party websites, services, advertisements, and content that are not owned or controlled by us. These are provided for convenience only, and we do not endorse or control them.

When you interact with third-party links, advertisements, social media features, embedded content, or authentication services (e.g., login providers), your information may be collected and processed by those third parties in accordance with their own privacy policies. This may include the use of cookies and other tracking technologies.

We may receive limited information from third-party services (such as name or email) where you choose to interact with them, and we may share aggregated or anonymized data for analytics or advertising purposes. We do not share your personal information with third parties without your consent unless otherwise stated in this Privacy Policy.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of any third-party services. Your interactions with such third parties are solely between you and them, and you access them at your own risk. We encourage you to review their terms and privacy policies before engaging with them.

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Where appropriate, we may also notify you through a notice on the Platform or via in-app or push notifications.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Platform after non-material changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

For material changes that significantly affect your rights or how we process your personal information, we will obtain your consent where required by applicable law. If you do not agree to such changes, you should discontinue use of the Platform and, where applicable, close your account.

GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISM

We are committed to addressing your concerns and resolving complaints related to the processing of your personal information in a fair, transparent, and timely manner. In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, we have established a grievance redressal mechanism to handle complaints and inquiries.

Grievance Officer

We have appointed a Grievance Officer who is responsible for receiving, acknowledging, investigating, and resolving complaints related to the processing of personal information, content on the Platform, violations of this Privacy Policy or our Terms and Conditions, infringement of intellectual property rights, or any other concerns you may have regarding your use of the Platform or our services.

Email Address: admin@nwsfacts.com

The Grievance Officer can be contacted during the office hours specified above. For urgent matters or matters requiring immediate attention, you may also contact our general customer support team using the contact information provided in Section 16 of this Privacy Policy.

Filing a Complaint

You may submit a complaint to the Grievance Officer via email or postal mail using the contact details above. Your complaint should include: (a) your contact details; (b) a description of the issue; (c) relevant details such as URLs or dates (if applicable); and (d) the action you are seeking.

We may request additional information if needed and may not process complaints that lack sufficient detail.

Complaint Processing and Response

Upon receipt, we will acknowledge your complaint and review it. We aim to resolve complaints within reasonable time under applicable law. We will inform you of the outcome and any actions taken.

Escalation and Further Recourse

If you are not satisfied with the outcome of your complaint or the resolution provided by the Grievance Officer, you may escalate your complaint through the following channels:

Internal Escalation: You may request that your complaint be escalated to senior management by sending a written request to admin@nwsfacts.com with the subject line "Complaint Escalation - Reference Number [Your Reference Number]." Senior management will review your complaint and the Grievance Officer's response and may take additional action if appropriate.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, our privacy practices, the processing of your personal information, or any other matter related to your use of the Platform, please contact us using the following information:

Company Name: F3 Media Network Private Limited

Website: https://www.nwsfacts.com

General Inquiries: admin@nwsfacts.com

Privacy-Related Inquiries: Email: admin@nwsfacts.com

Grievance Officer (for complaints): admin@nwsfacts.com

Copyright Infringement Complaints: Email: admin@nwsfacts.com

Customer Support: admin@nwsfacts.com

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to all general inquiries and privacy-related requests within such timeframe as may be required by applicable law.

GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

This Privacy Policy, and any disputes arising out of or related to this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the rules made thereunder, the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, and other applicable Indian laws and regulations, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law that would result in the application of the laws of another jurisdiction.

Any disputes, claims, or controversies arising out of or relating to this Privacy Policy, the collection, use, disclosure, or protection of your personal information, or your use of the Platform, that cannot be resolved through our grievance redressal mechanism, shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. You irrevocably consent and submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to the exercise of jurisdiction by such courts or any claim that such courts are an inconvenient forum.

ACCEPTANCE OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY

By accessing or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. Where we rely on your consent to process your personal information such as for marketing communications, non-essential cookies, or sensitive data we will ask for that consent separately through a clear, specific action before we begin such processing. If you do not agree with any provision of this Privacy Policy, you must immediately discontinue use of the Platform.