Information We Collect
AKGnews.com collects information to provide better services to all our users. We collect information in the following ways:
Information you provide to us:
- Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter
- Comments or feedback you submit through our contact forms
- Information you provide when reporting a technical issue
Information we collect automatically:
- Log data including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent
- Device information such as hardware model, operating system version
- Location information based on your IP address (country/city level only)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookies section)
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect from all our services for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our services
- To send you newsletters and updates you have subscribed to
- To respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities on our website
- To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities
- To personalize your experience and deliver relevant content
💡 We never sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
Cookies Policy
AKGnews.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., dark mode preference)
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics)
- Advertising Cookies: Used to display relevant advertisements (Google AdSense)
- Social Media Cookies: Set by social media platforms when you interact with share buttons
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.
Third-Party Services
We may employ third-party companies and individuals due to the following reasons:
- Google Analytics: To analyze how our website is used. Google's privacy policy applies to data collected by Google Analytics.
- Google AdSense: To display advertisements. Google's advertising cookies may be set.
- Disqus: For comment sections on our articles (if enabled)
- Unsplash & External Image Providers: For media content used in articles
These third parties have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
Advertising
AKGnews.com may use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to our site or other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings
- You can also opt out via the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page
- We comply with Google's publisher policies and AdSense program policies
Data Security
The security of your information is important to us. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted to and from our website
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
⚠ No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
- Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to Unsubscribe: Opt out of newsletter communications at any time
- Right to Object: Object to certain processing of your personal data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: Contact Form
- Address: AKGnews.com, India