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Privacy Policy

Your privacy is our priority. Discover how we collect, use, and safeguard your information with complete transparency.

Last updated: August 1, 2025

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

The Byline is an independent digital news platform committed to delivering accurate, unbiased journalism across Business, Finance, and Sports. We recognize and respect the importance of your privacy and are committed to safeguarding the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit or interact with our website. This policy applies to all users and is governed by applicable Indian laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011.

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Information We Collect

We collect both personally identifiable information (PII) and non-personally identifiable information (non-PII) through various means, as described below.

A. Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information when you voluntarily interact with our website:

Full name
Email address (for newsletter subscriptions or contact forms)
Phone number (if submitted via forms or support queries)
Any other information you choose to provide in surveys, forms, comments, or feedback

We collect this data only when explicitly submitted by you and solely for the purposes disclosed at the time of collection.

B. Non-Personal Information

When you browse our website, we automatically collect certain non-personal data, including:

Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
IP address
Date, time, and duration of visit
Pages visited and links clicked
Referring or exit URLs

This data helps us improve website functionality and user experience.

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How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

To operate, maintain, and improve our website and content offerings
To send you newsletters, updates, or promotional content (if you opt in)
To respond to user inquiries and support requests
To conduct internal research, analytics, and reporting
To comply with legal obligations or protect our legal rights
To detect, prevent, or investigate fraud or abuse
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Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking tools to:

Store user preferences
Enable website functionality
Track usage behavior to improve services
Serve relevant content and manage newsletter pop-ups

Important: You may refuse cookies through your browser settings, but this may limit some features of the website.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following cases:

  • With trusted third-party vendors (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services) who assist in website operations under strict confidentiality agreements
  • To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or government regulations
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of The Byline, its users, or the public
  • As part of a business transaction such as a merger, acquisition, or asset sale—with user protection safeguards in place

5. Data Storage and Security

Your personal information is stored on secure servers, and we use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Unlawful processing
  • Accidental loss or destruction

Although we take reasonable steps to protect your data, no website is completely secure. Users are advised to exercise caution, especially when sharing sensitive data online.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

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Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Right to access your personal data
Right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Right to request deletion of your data
Right to opt out of marketing emails and communications
Right to withdraw consent at any time

Contact us: To exercise any of these rights, please email us at privacy@thebyline.in with a clear request.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete it.

9. Third-Party Services and Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites or use external services such as embedded videos, analytics, or ad networks. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such websites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies separately.

10. Data Transfers

If you are accessing our services from outside India, please note that your data may be processed and stored in India or in jurisdictions that may not offer the same level of data protection as your home country. By using our services, you consent to such transfers.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be communicated through the website or email.

Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

Email us directly:

privacy@thebyline.in
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