Privacy Policy

At Telugu Times (www.telugutimes.net), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, location, or other contact details if you subscribe to newsletters, comment on articles, or contact us.
• Non-Personal Information: Browser type, IP address, device details, pages visited, and time spent on the website, via analytics tools.
• Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, store preferences, and analyze user behavior.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for:

• Sending newsletters or article updates (if subscribed)
• Improving website performance and user experience
• Responding to inquiries or feedback
• Understanding readership demographics for content relevance
• Ensuring security and preventing fraud

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except:

• When required by law or legal process
• With service providers (e.g., newsletter tools, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements
• In case of a merger or acquisition, with appropriate notice

4. Use of Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services such as:

• Google Analytics – for traffic and usage analysis
• Newsletter providers (like Mailchimp) – to manage subscriptions
• Ad networks – for displaying relevant advertisements (e.g., Google AdSense)

These services may collect anonymous data through their own cookies or tracking technologies.

5. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

• Unsubscribe from newsletters at any time using the link in the email
• Request access or deletion of your personal data
• Disable cookies through browser settings

6. Data Retention

• We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes mentioned above or comply with legal obligations.

7. Children’s Privacy

• Our content is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

8. Security

• We implement industry-standard measures to protect your information but cannot guarantee complete security over the internet.

9. International Visitors

• By accessing our website, especially from the USA or other countries outside India, you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Updates to This Policy

• We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”

11. Contact Us

• For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
• Email: editor@telugutimes.net
  Address: Telugu Times Media Inc
  6139 Banner Dr
  San Jose, CA 95123