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Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what data we collect and how we use it.

Last updated: June 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how The NE Times ("we", "us") collects, uses and protects information when you visit our website. We are committed to handling your data responsibly and in line with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and applicable information-technology rules.

1. Information we collect

  • Information you give us: such as your email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us.
  • Usage data: pages visited, time on site and similar analytics, collected to help us improve the site.
  • Device data: browser type, device and approximate location based on your IP address.

2. How we use your information

  • To deliver newsletters and content you have requested.
  • To respond to your enquiries and feedback.
  • To analyse and improve our website and services.
  • To keep our website secure and prevent abuse.

3. Legal basis for processing

We process your data on the basis of your consent (for example, when you subscribe), our legitimate interests in operating and improving the site, and where necessary to comply with the law.

4. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies as described in our Cookie Policy. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

5. Advertising and Google

We intend to show advertising on this website through Google, including Google AdSense. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites.

Google's advertising cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) let Google and its partners serve ads to you based on your visits to our site and other sites on the internet. These advertising and measurement cookies are only set after you accept them through our cookie banner; if you reject non-essential cookies, personalised advertising and analytics cookies are not set (we use Google Consent Mode to enforce this).

You can review and control how Google uses data and cookies for advertising here:

We also use Google Analytics to measure how the site is used. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Sharing your information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with trusted service providers (such as email and analytics providers) who act on our behalf and are bound to protect it, or where required by law.

7. Data retention

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, after which it is securely deleted.

8. Your rights

Under Indian data protection law you have the right to access, correct, delete or restrict the processing of your personal data, and to withdraw consent at any time. To exercise these rights, email info@thenetimes.com.

9. Contact

Questions about this policy? Email us at info@thenetimes.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).