Privacy Policy
Objective and Scope
Apex News India, a unit of Varchaswaa Media Pvt Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”), deeply values the trust you place in us when sharing your information. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of privacy protection, and this Privacy Policy outlines how we handle the information you provide or we collect.
This Privacy Policy pertains to the usage of information by Apex News India and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively referred to as the “Company”). Our operations include various websites, mobile applications, and other services, encompassing the delivery of information and content through mobile devices, the internet, and other mediums (collectively referred to as the “Services”). We adhere to this privacy policy in accordance with applicable laws in the regions where we operate. For certain services or regions, additional data privacy notices may apply, and these should be read in conjunction with this policy.
Please be aware that when you provide information to us on third-party sites or platforms (e.g., via our applications using social media login), the information we collect through these third-party sites linked with our applications is governed by this privacy policy. Information collected by the third-party site or platform is subject to their respective privacy practices. Any privacy choices you have made on the third-party site or platform will not affect how we use the information we have collected directly through our applications. Additionally, our sites and applications may contain links to other websites that are not owned or controlled by us, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of other websites that may collect your personal information.
All capitalized terms not specifically defined herein will have the same meaning as provided in the Terms of Use applicable to the Apex News India service you are using.
This Privacy Policy should be read in conjunction with the Terms of Use that apply to the Apex News India Service you are using.
User Consent
By utilizing Apex News India Services (such as registering for an account, entering contests or promotions, communicating with us through our sites or applications, or via social media), you agree to consent to our collection, use, and sharing of your personal information as described in this policy. In some instances, particularly if you reside in a country governed by data protection regulations, we may request explicit consent from you before granting access to our services for further operations.
Collection and Use of Personal Information
‘Personal Information’ or ‘PII’ refers to any information that directly or indirectly identifies a particular individual or natural person, such as their name, postal address, email address, mobile number, and any other identifier that points to that individual. When anonymous information is directly or indirectly linked to personal information, the resulting information is also treated as personal information.
The Company respects the privacy of its users and is committed to reasonably protecting it in all respects. The information about users collected by the Company includes:
A. Information supplied by users B. Information automatically tracked during navigation C. Inferred information derived from usage and log data D. Information collected from other sources (collectively referred to as “Information”)
Information you provide to us
Information Collected during Registration
When you register using your web accounts, such as Facebook or Google+, we collect the following information from your account(s) to continue interacting with you and providing you with our Services. The information we collect includes:
• User Name
• Email address
• Age
• Gender
• Location
• Profile picture
• Public profile information
Information Collected when Enrolling for Contests and Services on Our Website
Support and Redressal Mechanism
If you have any complaints, concerns, or issues regarding the processing of information provided by you or any breaches of these terms, please contact the designated Data Protection Officer at the following email address: admin@apexnewsindia.com.
When lodging a complaint, kindly provide the following information:
a) Identification of the information you provided.
b) A clear statement indicating whether the information is personal information or sensitive personal information.
c) Your address, telephone number, or email address.
d) A statement asserting that you believe the information has been processed incorrectly or disclosed without authorization, as the case may be.
e) A statement, made under penalty of perjury, asserting that the information in the notice is accurate and that the information being complained about belongs to you.
For any questions or suggestions about the Privacy Policy, you can also contact us using the contact information provided above. Please note that the company shall not be responsible for any communication addressed to any non-designated person in this regard.
