1. Overview

Welcome to WDC News (“we,” “our,” or “us”), accessible at wdcnews.in. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our site.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a) Information You Provide Voluntarily:

• Name and email address (if you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us)
• Comments or feedback you submit on our articles
• Any other information you choose to provide

b) Information Collected Automatically:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
• Device identifiers and mobile network information
• Clickstream data and interaction logs

c) Information from Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

• Session and persistent cookies
• Web beacons and pixel tags
• Local storage data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Deliver and improve our news content and website experience
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Send newsletters or updates (only if you have opted in)
• Monitor and analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or illegal activity
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Protect the rights and safety of our users and the public

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Here’s what we use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., session management)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (via Google Analytics)
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to show relevant ads based on your interests
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of our website.

5. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising

WDC News uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense is a third-party advertising service provided by Google LLC.

Google AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites on the internet. This is known as interest-based advertising.

Key points regarding Google AdSense:

• Google uses the DoubleClick cookie to serve ads based on your browsing history
• Google may combine data from AdSense cookies with data from your Google account (if you are signed in)
• We do not control the data collected by Google for advertising purposes
• Google adheres to the Google Privacy Policy

Opting Out of Personalized Ads:

• Visit Google Ad Settings to opt out of personalized advertising
• Visit aboutads.info for industry-wide opt-out options
• Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

6. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, news sources, and government portals. These third-party sites have their own independent privacy policies. We have no responsibility or liability for their content or privacy practices.

Third-party services we may use include:

• Google Analytics – for website traffic analysis
• Google AdSense – for displaying advertisements
• Social Media Platforms – for share buttons (Facebook, Twitter/X, WhatsApp)
• YouTube – for embedded video content (where applicable)

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through our site.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted vendors who assist in operating our website (e.g., web hosting, analytics), bound by confidentiality agreements
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government authority under Indian law (e.g., IT Act 2000)
• Business Transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction
• Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of WDC News, our users, or the public

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include:

• HTTPS encryption across all pages of wdcnews.in
• Secure hosting infrastructure
• Regular security audits and software updates
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

9. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link
• Cookie Preferences: Manage cookie settings through your browser or our cookie consent tool

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: info@wedigitalcare.com

10. Children’s Privacy

WDC News is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at info@wedigitalcare.com. We will delete such information promptly upon verification.

11. Compliance with Indian Law

WDC News operates from India and complies with the following applicable laws:

• Information Technology Act, 2000 and its amendments
• Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011
• Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) — as applicable

Under Indian law, users have the right to access, correct, and withdraw consent for personal data processing. Any disputes shall be governed by the laws of India, with jurisdiction in the courts of Jharkhand/Delhi.

12. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page
• Notify users via a notice on our homepage for significant changes

We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.