PRIVACY POLICY
This Privacy Policy outlines how DHVANI MEDIA NETWORK (“Diksoochi Kannada”) uses and protects the information provided by users visiting its website, www.headlinekarnataka.com (“Website”), and interacting with Diksoochi Kannada (“User”). This Policy applies to all individuals who visit the Website and provide information online. Throughout this document, “we,” “us,” “our,” or “Diksoochi Kannada” refers to DHVANI MEDIA NETWORK, and “you” or “your” refers to the User, any authorized individual on your account, or anyone acting on your behalf.
Diksoochi Kannada is committed to safeguarding User privacy. It is crucial for Users to understand how their personal data is processed, why it is collected, and what it entails. Please review this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our approach to handling your personal data. By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.
1. OUR COMMITMENT TO INFORMATION PROTECTION
Our data-handling practices are continually reviewed to comply with applicable laws in jurisdictions where Diksoochi Kannada operates.
2. DATA/INFORMATION COLLECTED
The categories of data we may collect include:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, etc.
- Demographics: Nationality, marital status, gender, occupation, education, etc.
- Location Data: IP address, latitude, longitude, and logs.
- Social Relationships: Father’s/spouse’s name, mother’s name, etc.
- Identifiers: Government-issued identifiers such as TIN, GSTIN, etc.
- Financial Details: Transaction amounts, bank name, card type, card number, etc.
- Litigation Data: Information related to any legal disputes.
- Third-Party Information: Personal data about others provided by you or about you provided by others.
3. USE OF INFORMATION
Diksoochi Kannada may use collected information for the following purposes:
- Providing and managing services or accounts.
- Sending statements or updates related to accounts or services.
- Handling inquiries and complaints.
- Conducting analysis, research, and service improvement.
- Authenticating identities and preventing fraud.
- Meeting legal and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Contacting Users for operational or promotional purposes.
4. LEGAL GROUNDS FOR PROCESSING YOUR INFORMATION
We process your personal data based on one or more lawful grounds:
- Your explicit consent for specific processing purposes.
- To fulfill agreements or facilitate steps to enter into agreements.
- To comply with legal obligations.
- Legitimate interests, such as fraud prevention, identity verification, or product development.
5. USER RESPONSIBILITIES
Users must ensure their personal data is accurate and updated. Any unauthorized sharing, storage, or access to sensitive data is the sole responsibility of the User, who must take necessary precautions to protect their information.
6. DISCLOSURE AND INFORMATION SHARING
We may share your information where lawful and necessary, including:
- Providing services.
- Preventing financial crimes or fraud.
- Meeting legal or regulatory obligations.
- Storing or managing data using third-party services (e.g., cloud computing).
- Outsourcing services or legal compliance.
7. DATA RETENTION AND DISPOSAL
Personal data will be retained as long as necessary for the purposes outlined or longer to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce agreements.
8. COOKIES
We use cookies to enhance user experience by storing preferences and analyzing browsing behavior. By using the Website, you consent to the placement of cookies on your device.
9. LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES
Our Website may contain links to external sites. Once you leave our Website, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. Users should review the privacy policies of those external sites.
10. SECURITY
We employ commercially acceptable measures to protect personal information. However, no data transmission or storage system is 100% secure. Users are advised to exercise caution.
11. APPLICABLE LAW
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts/tribunals in Mangaluru, Karnataka.
12. POLICY CHANGES
We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time. The latest version will be posted on this page, and Users are encouraged to review it periodically.
13. CONTACT US
For queries or complaints related to privacy, contact us at:
- Email: diksoochimng@gmail.com
- Phone: +91 99161 79179
For grievances related to information processing, reach out to our Grievance Officer, Mr. Bharath, at diksoochimng@gmail.com.
