Privacy Policy

This policy applies to personal data processed by The Aspirant News in connection with the Services, including free and paid features, newsletters, and customer support. It does not cover third-party websites or apps that we do not control.

2) Data we collect

2.1 Data you provide

• Account & profile (name, email, phone, password hash, photo/handle).
• Billing (address, GSTIN if applicable). Payment card/UPI details are handled by gateways; we receive tokens/identifiers.
• Purchases & support (orders, invoices, tickets, survey responses, contest entries).
• User content (comments, notes, uploads where features allow).

2.2 Data we collect automatically

• Device & log (IP, browser/OS, device IDs, timestamps, referrer, pages viewed, session duration).
• Approx. location (derived from IP or device settings, not precise GPS unless you allow).
• Cookies/SDK events (analytics, performance, preference, and advertising identifiers).

2.3 Data from third parties

• Payment gateways (payment status, masked card digits, failure codes).
• Single sign-on (if enabled): your name, email, profile photo from the SSO provider.
• Marketing partners (campaign attribution, lead forms).

3) How we use your data

• Provide Services (account creation, access control, content delivery, payments, support).
• Improve & personalize (content recommendations, A/B tests, UI performance, bug fixes).
• Communications (transactional emails/SMS, service updates, security alerts).
• Marketing (with your consent where required): newsletters, offers, referral programs. You can opt out anytime.
• Safety & compliance (fraud prevention, enforcing Terms, legal obligations, audits).

4) Legal bases / consent

We rely on one or more of the following legal bases depending on your region and the context:

• Contractual necessity — to deliver the Services you request.
• Legitimate interests — to secure, improve, and market our Services in ways that do not override your rights.
• Consent — for optional cookies, newsletters, or where law requires consent (you can withdraw at any time).
• Legal obligation — to comply with tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements.

5) Cookies, SDKs & tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for core functionality, analytics, and (if enabled) advertising. You can manage preferences via our Cookie Settings.

Your browser/device may also offer controls to block/delete cookies or reset advertising IDs.

6) When we share data

• Service providers / processors (hosting, CDNs, email, analytics, payments, customer support) under contracts that require data protection.
• Business transfers (merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets) subject to this Policy.
• Legal & safety (to comply with law, enforce Terms, protect rights, prevent fraud/abuse).
• With your direction/consent (e.g., linking third-party accounts, posting testimonials).

We do not sell your personal data. If we run interest-based advertising, it will be based on consent or opt-out choices as required by law.

7) Data retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes in this Policy, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Typical examples:

• Account data: retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after closure.
• Billing/transaction records: retained per tax/accounting laws.
• Analytics data: stored in aggregated or pseudonymized form where feasible.

8) Security

We use administrative, technical, and organizational measures appropriate to the risk (TLS in transit, encryption at rest where applicable, access controls, logging, backups). No system is fully secure; you should use strong passwords and enable available security features.

9) Your rights

Your rights depend on your location. Subject to verification and applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Delete data (erasure) in certain circumstances.
• Restrict or object to certain processing, including direct marketing.
• Portability (receive your data in a machine-readable format, where feasible).
• Consent withdrawal for processing based on consent.
• Grievance / complaints to a supervisory authority where available.

To exercise rights, email legal@theaspirantnews.com or use in-app settings. We may request proof of identity to protect your account.

India (DPDP Act) users: You may nominate a person to exercise your rights in case of death or incapacity and may approach our Grievance Officer listed below.

10) International transfers

We may process data in countries other than yours (e.g., cloud hosting/CDNs). Where required, we implement safeguards such as contractual clauses or certifications to protect your data.

11) Children

Our Services are not directed to children below the applicable digital consent age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from such children. If you believe a child has provided data, contact us to delete it.

12) Changes to this policy

We may update this Policy to reflect product or legal changes. When we do, we’ll update the “Last updated” date and, where appropriate, provide additional notice (e.g., banner, email).

13) Contact & grievance

In Case your query not solved in 48 hrs you can directly whatsapp CEO @ 7009-313-295.

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