Our Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Welcome to the privacy policy of FirstRayNews (“we,” “our,” or “us”). At FirstRayNews, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you access, use, or interact with our news website, available at https://firstraynews.com/
By using the Website, you consent to the practices described in this privacy policy. Please take the time to read and understand this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, you should refrain from using the Website.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect various types of personal information when you interact with the Website. The types of information we collect may include:
- Contact Information: This may include your name, email address, and other contact details.
- Identity and Account Data: This may include information such as your username or similar identifiers.
- Marketing and Communications Data: This may include your email address, feedback, survey responses, and communication preferences.
- Technical Data: This includes information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing patterns.
- Usage Data: We collect data about how you use the Website, your activity on the platform, and the pages you visit.
3. How We Collect Information
We collect your personal data through various methods, including:
- Direct Interactions: You may provide personal data when you create an account, subscribe to newsletters, use our platform, participate in surveys, or contact us.
- Automated Technologies: We collect technical data through automated technologies such as cookies, web beacons, and similar tools when you use the Website.
- Third Parties: We may receive personal data from third parties, including analytics providers, business partners, and service providers.
4. How We Use Your Information
- Providing and improving our services.
- Personalizing your experience.
- Responding to your requests and inquiries.
- Sending notifications and updates related to the Website.
- Marketing and advertising our services.
- Complying with legal obligations.
- Administering and protecting our business and the Website.
- Enforcing our terms and policies.
- Responding to legal requests and protecting our rights.
5. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience on the Website. These technologies help us understand how you interact with our content and improve our services. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
We use your personal data for various purposes, including but not limited to:
6. Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your personal data with third parties, including:
- Internal third parties within our organization.
- External third parties such as service providers, analytics providers, and advertising networks.
- Other users on our platform, as permitted by you or required by law.
- Regulators and authorities as required by law.
We require third parties to treat your personal data with the same level of security and confidentiality that we do.
7. Your Rights
Your rights under the GDPR and CPRA
Under the GDPR and CPRA, you have the following rights with respect to your personal information:
- The right to access your personal information
- The right to have your personal information corrected or deleted
- The right to object to the processing of your personal information
- The right to restrict the processing of your personal information
- The right to port your personal information to another organization
- The right to withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal information
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at firstraynews@gmail.com
8. Data Security
We implement security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access and disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed as 100% secure. You are responsible for keeping your account credentials confidential.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal data as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Aggregated data that cannot be used to identify you may be retained indefinitely.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes and update the “Last Updated” date. Please review this policy periodically for the latest information.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at firstraynews@gmal.com
Terms and Conditions
These terms and conditions (“Terms”) govern the access to and use of the services provided through the website firstraynews.com .
These Terms may be updated, and the amended Terms will apply to all users. By accessing and using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Platform.
Platform
The Platform provides news and current affairs content in multiple languages and other related services to users. By using the Platform, you agree to comply with these Terms.
Account Creation
To access certain features of the Platform, you may be required to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the security and confidentiality of your account information and for all activities that occur under your account. If you believe your account has been compromised, please notify us immediately.
Third-Party Services
The Platform may include services, content, documents, and information provided by third parties or contain links to third-party services. Your use of these third-party services is at your own risk, and we do not endorse or guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
User Responsibilities
- You agree to provide accurate and complete information when using the Platform.
- You must comply with all applicable laws and regulations when using the Platform.
- You shall not engage in any unlawful, fraudulent, or malicious activities when using the Platform.
- You must not violate any intellectual property rights, including copyrights, patents, trademarks, or trade secrets of any party.
- You shall not use the Platform to transmit any harmful computer code, such as viruses, malware, or spyware.
- You must not engage in activities that threaten the security or integrity of the Platform.
Payments
We may charge fees for certain services or features offered on the Platform. Details of these fees will be provided on the Platform.
Intellectual Property
All intellectual property rights related to the Platform are owned by us. You may use the Platform only as permitted by these Terms and any additional instructions provided by us.
You grant us a license to use any content, information, or data you submit to the Platform to provide our services.
Term and Termination
These Terms remain in effect until terminated. We may terminate your access to the Platform if you violate these Terms. Upon termination, certain clauses will continue to apply.
Disclaimers and Warranties
- Your use of the Platform is at your own risk.
- We do not provide legal or professional advice through the Platform.
- The Platform is provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranties.
Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, and costs arising from your use of the Platform or violation of these Terms.
Consent to Use Data
By using the Platform, you agree to the collection and processing of your data as described in our privacy policy, which can be found at [link to privacy policy].
Modification
We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Platform at any time. We will communicate any significant changes to you.
Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of india. Any disputes arising from these Terms will be resolved through arbitration in accordance with the laws of india. The language of arbitration shall be english.
Miscellaneous Provisions
- Modification of Terms: We may modify these Terms at any time.
- Grievance Redressal: For complaints or queries, you may contact our grievance redressal officer at firstraynews@gmail.com
- Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful or unenforceable, the other provisions will remain in effect.
- Assignment: You may not assign your rights and obligations under these Terms without our consent.
- Notices: All notices should be sent to firstraynews@gmail.com
- Third-Party Rights: These Terms do not confer any rights on third parties.
- Waiver: Any delay in enforcing our rights under these Terms does not constitute a waiver.
- Force Majeure: We are not liable for any failure to perform our obligations due to events beyond our control.