Privacy Policy — janHimachal.com

(Effective Date: 08 October 2025)

Publisher: Markazia Solutions, Mohali (Punjab, India)
Contact Email: connect@janhimachal.com

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Introduction

Welcome to janHimachal.com, an independent digital news platform operated by Markazia Solutions.
We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your data when you visit our website, mobile site, or digital platforms.

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Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, and contact number — only when you voluntarily provide them (e.g. via feedback forms, contact, or grievance submissions).
   
• Technical Data: Browser type, device, IP address, location (approximate), and cookies.
   
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, referring URLs, and clickstream data.
   
• Social Media Links: Interactions via our verified social media handles and YouTube channel.
   

We do not collect sensitive data (like passwords, financial details, biometrics) unless explicitly required and consented to.

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How We Use Your Information

Your information is used for legitimate purposes such as:

1. Delivering and improving our digital content and services.
    
2. Responding to feedback, queries, or grievances.
    
3. Analytical, statistical, and editorial improvement.
    
4. Legal compliance and government reporting if required.
    
5. Preventing misuse, defamation, or unlawful activities on the platform.
    

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to any third party.

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Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to enhance your browsing experience and understand reader engagement.

You can disable cookies in your browser at any time, though some website features may not function properly thereafter.

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Data Retention & Security

• We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.
   
• All stored information is protected by secure servers, HTTPS encryption, and restricted access.
   
• In case of any data breach, we follow due process under Section 43A of the IT Act and notify affected users as required.

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Links to External Sites

Our website may contain links to other news sites, social media platforms, or external content.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party websites.

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User Rights

You have the right to:

• Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
   
• Withdraw consent for data usage.
   
• Lodge a complaint with our Grievance Officer for privacy-related issues.
   

Grievance Officer:
Sameer Saifi
Markazia Solutions, Mohali, Punjab — 140301
Email: connect@janhimachal.com
Phone: +91-8288872982

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Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect legal or operational changes.
All updates will be posted on this page with the new effective date.

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Contact Us

For any questions, corrections, or privacy-related concerns:
? connect@janhimachal.com
? www.janhimachal.com

Compliance Note

This Privacy Policy fulfills the requirements under:

• Information Technology Act, 2000 (Section 43A)
   
• IT (Reasonable Security Practices and SPDI) Rules, 2011
   
• IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021