Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [Insert Date]

At Sainik Drishti, accessible from sainikdrishti.blogspot.com one of our main priorities is the privacy and protection of our visitors’ personal information. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information that we collect and how we use, store, protect, and disclose it.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.

1. Information We Collect

Sainik Drishti is a defence-centric news and information platform. While we do not collect excessive personal data, certain types of user data may be collected through voluntary interactions and third-party services.

a) Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information, such as:

• Name and email address (only when users subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or comment on posts)

• Contact details shared through “Contact Us” forms or direct emails

b) Non-Personal Information

We may automatically collect certain non-identifiable information, including:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device information

• Pages visited

• Time and date of visits

• Referring URLs

This data helps us understand user behavior and improve our website performance and content delivery.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Improve and personalize user experience on our website

• Send newsletters or updates (if subscribed)

• Respond to user inquiries and feedback

• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns

• Monitor, maintain, and improve our site’s security and performance

• Ensure compliance with applicable legal obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal information to any third parties.

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3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Like most websites, Sainik Drishti uses “cookies” and similar technologies to enhance user experience and collect analytics data.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small files placed on your device’s hard drive that enable websites to recognize your browser and capture certain information.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential cookies: Necessary for website functionality.

• Analytics cookies: Used to collect traffic and usage patterns (e.g., Google Analytics).

• Preference cookies: Store your preferences for future visits.

Managing Cookies

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, doing so may affect the website's functionality.

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4. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services to help operate our website and manage content delivery, email subscriptions, analytics, or security. These include:

• Google Analytics – to understand visitor behavior and page performance

• Google AdSense (if enabled) – to serve personalized or non-personalized ads

• Email marketing tools (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit) – to manage our subscriber list

• Captcha & Anti-Spam Services – to prevent abuse of comment and contact forms

These services may collect information under their respective privacy policies. We encourage users to review their privacy terms before engaging.

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5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data. This includes:

• Using SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption

• Restricting access to personal data

• Regular updates and security audits

• Hosting with secure, trusted service providers

Despite our best efforts, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to protect your information as much as reasonably possible.

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6. Email Communication

Users who voluntarily provide their email address (for newsletters, updates, or contact forms) may receive communications from us. You may opt-out of receiving these emails by:

• Clicking the “Unsubscribe” link provided in the email

• Contacting us directly at sainikdrishti@gmail.com

We do not send promotional emails unrelated to defence or national security content.

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7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes described in this policy

• Comply with applicable legal obligations

• Resolve disputes or enforce our policies

Non-personal data may be retained indefinitely for analytics and site improvement purposes.

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8. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws (e.g., GDPR, IT Act, etc.), you may have the right to:

• Access or request a copy of your personal data

• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information

• Request deletion of your personal data

• Object to or restrict data processing

• Withdraw consent (where applicable)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at sainikdrishti@gmail.com

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9. Children’s Privacy

Sainik Drishti does not knowingly collect or solicit data from anyone under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us, and we will take appropriate action.

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10. External Links

Our website may contain links to other websites not operated or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. Please read their privacy policies before submitting any information.

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11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date" at the top.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after policy changes implies acceptance of those changes.

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12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out to us:

📧 Email: sainikdrishti@gmail.com
🌐 Website:sainikdrishti.blogspot.com

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Final Note:

Your privacy is important to us. At Sainik Drishti, we remain committed to protecting your information, being transparent, and ensuring that your trust in us is never misplaced. We believe that defence begins with awareness—and privacy is part of that protection.