Swades Times (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects information to operate the website, improve our reporting, and serve relevant content. We collect information in the following ways:

Information you provide directly

• Contact details (such as name and email address) when you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a tip, comment, or contact our editorial desk.
• Any information you voluntarily include when reaching out to us, including via email or contact forms.

Information collected automatically

• Device and browser information (IP address, browser type, operating system).
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, referring pages, links clicked).
• Approximate location, derived from your IP address.

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Swades Times website.
• Deliver newsletters or updates you have subscribed to.
• Understand readership patterns and improve our coverage and site experience.
• Respond to tips, queries, corrections requests, and other communications.
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, spam, or abuse.
• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal information.

Like most news websites, Swades Times uses cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, understand how the site is used, and, where applicable, serve relevant advertising.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

We may use trusted third-party services to help operate the site, such as analytics providers, email newsletter platforms, content delivery networks, and, where applicable, advertising networks. These third parties may collect information as governed by their own privacy policies.

Swades Times may also link to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites, and we encourage you to review their policies separately.

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who help us operate the website (e.g. hosting, analytics, email delivery), under confidentiality obligations.
• When required by law, regulation, legal process, or a valid governmental request.
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of Swades Times, our readers, or the public.
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, where readers will be notified of any change in ownership or use of personal data.

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorised access, disclosure, or misuse.

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or operational limitations.
• Unsubscribe from our newsletter or marketing communications at any time, using the link provided in those emails.
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Swades Times is intended for a general news readership and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or your personal information, please reach out.