Overview
AndhraPravasi ("AndhraPravasi", "we", "us", or "our") operates the website andhrapravasi.com, its mobile applications, and related newsletter services (collectively, the "Services"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our Services.
By using our Services you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services. This policy is governed by the Information Technology Act 2000, the IT (Amendment) Act 2008, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (DPDPA 2023) of India.
Information We Collect
Information you provide directly
- Email address when you subscribe to our newsletters or create an account
- Name and contact information when you contact us or submit a news tip
- Comments or messages you submit through our platforms
- Payment information if you purchase a subscription (processed by our payment partner, not stored by us)
Information collected automatically
- Device information: browser type, operating system, screen resolution
- IP address and approximate location (city/state level)
- Pages visited, articles read, time spent, scroll depth
- Referral source (search engine, social media, another website)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookies section)
Information from third parties
- Social media platforms if you log in using social sign-in
- Analytics partners including Google Analytics
- Advertising partners (see Sharing section)
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Deliver our news content and newsletters to you
- Personalise your reading experience (e.g., suggest articles)
- Respond to your queries, tips, and feedback
- Measure and improve the performance of our content
- Send you editorial newsletters you have subscribed to
- Send service-related announcements (e.g., privacy policy updates)
- Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or violations of our Terms
- Comply with our legal obligations under Indian law
- Display relevant advertising (via third-party ad networks)
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your information to make automated decisions about you that have legal or significant effects.
Your Rights
Under the DPDPA 2023 and applicable Indian law, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention obligations)
- Grievance redressal: Lodge a complaint with our Data Protection Officer
- Opt-out of newsletters: Unsubscribe at any time using the link in each email
To exercise these rights, email us at admin@andhrapravasi.com. We will respond within 30 days as required by law.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our Services and comply with legal obligations:
- Newsletter subscriber data: retained while you remain subscribed, plus 12 months after unsubscription
- Account data: retained while your account is active, plus 2 years after deletion request
- Analytics data: retained in aggregated form for up to 26 months (Google Analytics default)
- Contact form submissions: retained for 2 years
Security
We implement industry-standard technical and organisational security measures including HTTPS encryption, regular security audits, access controls, and secure data storage. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. If you believe your data has been compromised, please contact us immediately at admin@andhrapravasi.com.
Children's Privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child, we will delete it promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you by email (if you are a subscriber) and post a notice on our website at least 14 days before the change takes effect. Your continued use of the Services after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Our Privacy Team
Data Protection Officer
AndhraPravasi
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
Email: admin@andhrapravasi.com
For general enquiries: Contact Us page