Reader's Privacy is our First duty

 Privacy Policy for Punjab News Times

 Effective Date: 01 January 2025

Punjab News Times ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our website readers/visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you visit or use our website (https://www.punjabnewstimes.com) .

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information: * **Information you provide directly:** When you contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, or participate in interactive features, we may collect information such as your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide. * **Automatically collected information:** When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, pages viewed, and timestamps. We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect this information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We/PNT Media may use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve the Site:

We use your information to operate, maintain, and improve the Site, personalize your experience, and provide you with relevant content.

• To communicate with you:

We may use your information to respond to your inquiries, send you newsletters or updates (if you have subscribed), and provide you with important information about the Site.

• To analyze website usage

We may use your information to analyze how visitors use the Site, identify trends, and improve the Site's performance. * **To comply with legal obligations:** We may use your information to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information with the following third parties:

• Service providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us with website hosting, data analytics, email marketing, and other services. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

• Legal authorities

We/PNT Media may disclose your information to legal authorities if required by law or legal process.

• Business transfers:

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We/PNT Media use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activity. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet is completely secure.

6. Your Choices

You may opt out of receiving newsletters or marketing emails from us by following the unsubscribe instructions included in the emails.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 12 years. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 12 years.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page and notify you as required by law.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: