Appan Samachar
A News Portal operated by AS Foundation, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India
Effective Date: Feb 2026
Appan Samachar, operated by AS Foundation, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, is committed to protecting the privacy of its users and ensuring compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 of India. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, store, and protect personal data when users access our website or interact with our services.
We may collect personal data voluntarily provided by users, including name, email address, phone number, address, and any information submitted through contact forms, subscriptions, comments, news tips, internship applications, or other communications. In addition, certain information such as IP address, browser type, device details, pages visited, and usage behavior may be automatically collected for analytics, security, and performance improvement purposes. We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data such as passwords, financial information, biometric data, or health information. If such information is voluntarily submitted, it will be handled with enhanced security and deleted when no longer required.
Personal data is processed only on the basis of lawful consent or for legitimate uses permitted under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, including responding to inquiries, journalistic activities, preventing fraud, improving services, and complying with legal obligations. By using our website, users provide consent for the collection and processing of their data as described in this policy. Users may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, maintain sessions, analyze traffic, and improve website functionality. Users may disable cookies through their browser settings, although certain features of the website may not function properly without them. We may use third-party services such as analytics tools, social media integrations, advertising networks, or hosting providers. These third parties may process data according to their own privacy policies, and Appan Samachar is not responsible for their independent practices.
We do not sell, trade, or rent personal data to any third party. Personal information may be shared only with authorized service providers assisting in website operations, when required by law or government authorities, to protect legal rights, or to prevent cybercrime and misuse. Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal requirements, or maintain journalistic records. After this period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
In accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, users (Data Principals) have the right to access, correct, update, or request erasure of their personal data, withdraw consent, seek grievance redressal, and nominate another person to exercise their rights in case of incapacity or death. Requests related to personal data may be made through the contact details provided below.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18 years of age without verifiable parental consent as required under Indian law. If such data is discovered, it will be promptly deleted. We implement reasonable security practices as required under the Information Technology Act, 2000, including secure hosting, restricted administrative access, encryption measures where applicable, and monitoring to protect data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
For grievance redressal in accordance with the IT Act, 2000 and applicable rules, the Grievance Officer is Santosh Sarang, AS Foundation – Appan Samachar, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India. Complaints or concerns regarding privacy may be sent to info@appansamachar.in, and we aim to respond within 30 days of receipt.
Appan Samachar reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updated versions will be published on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
