At Aapbiti News, accessible from https://aapbiti.com, the privacy of our visitors is our primary commitment. This Privacy Policy outlines the specific data we collect, how it is processed, and our adherence to global and national data protection laws, including GDPR (EU), CCPA (USA), and India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023.
1. Automated Data Collection (Log Files)
Aapbiti News follows standard technical protocols for log files. When you access our servers, we automatically record non-personally identifiable information, including:
- Internet Protocol (IP) addresses.
- Browser architecture and version.
- Internet Service Provider (ISP) and network latency.
- Date and time stamps with clickstream data.
This data is used strictly for technical diagnostics, site administration, and traffic analysis to optimize server performance for our K-12 and IGNOU student base.
2. Information You Provide Directly to Us
In addition to automated data, we collect information that you voluntarily submit through the following interactions on our website:
- Contact Form: When you reach out via our Contact Us page, we collect your name, email address, and message content to respond to your query.
- Comments Section: When you post a comment on an article, we collect your name and email address. Comments are moderated before publication.
- User Profiles (Editorial Contributors): For authorized editorial contributors, we store profile information such as display name, bio, and avatar.
- Newsletter / Subscriptions: If you subscribe to educational updates, we collect your email address strictly for delivering requested content.
We process this information on the lawful basis of consent and legitimate interest as defined under GDPR Article 6 and Section 7 of the DPDP Act 2023.
3. Cookies and Advertising Identifiers
We utilize 'cookies' to store user preferences and record session information. This allows us to customize our educational resources based on your interaction.
Google AdSense & DoubleClick DART Cookie: Google, as a third-party vendor, uses DART cookies to serve advertisements on our site based on your browsing history across the web. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet. You can opt-out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings or the Google ad and content network Privacy Policy at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
4. Analytics & Performance Tracking
Aapbiti News uses Google Analytics and similar performance measurement services to understand audience behavior, track page views, and improve content quality. These services may collect anonymized information such as:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page.
- Geographic region (country/state level, not precise location).
- Device type, operating system, and referral source.
All analytics data is anonymized and aggregated. It is never used to identify individual users. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the official browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
5. Data Usage in Educational Tools
Aapbiti News provides interactive academic tools (such as educational simulators). Data entered into these tools is processed as follows:
- Session Processing: Information (e.g., academic scores) is used in real-time to generate results.
- Data Minimization: We do not retain or store sensitive numerical data processed through these calculators once the session is terminated.
6. Third-Party Data Transmission
Our policy does not extend to other advertisers or external websites linked from our portal. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third-party ad servers. Aapbiti News does not share your email or personal identifiers with third-party vendors for marketing purposes without explicit consent.
7. Compliance for Minors (Under 13)
In accordance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and Section 9 of the DPDP Act 2023, Aapbiti News does not intentionally collect personal data from children under 13 years of age without verifiable parental consent. Given our focus on K-12 education, we design our platform primarily for parents, teachers, and adult guardians who assist school students.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information on our site, please contact us at contact@aapbiti.com and we will permanently delete such data from our records within 7 working days.
8. Legal Rights (GDPR / CCPA / DPDP)
Users hold the following rights regarding their data:
- Access & Portability: Request copies of your data.
- Rectification: Correction of inaccurate data.
- Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Request permanent deletion of data.
- Opt-out: Deny permission for data processing for advertising.
- Grievance Redressal: Lodge a complaint with our Data Grievance Officer at contact@aapbiti.com. As per the DPDP Act 2023, we will respond to all such requests within a maximum of 90 days.
9. Data Retention Period
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:
- Contact Form Submissions: Retained for up to 12 months for follow-up communication.
- Comment Data: Retained as long as the related article is published, unless deletion is requested.
- Newsletter Data: Retained until the user unsubscribes.
- Server Log Files: Automatically purged every 90 days.
- Cookies: Expire as per the individual cookie's lifetime, typically between 30 days to 2 years.
10. Data Security
We employ 256-bit SSL encryption (HTTPS) to ensure all data transmitted between your browser and our server is secure. Regular security patches are applied to our CI4 framework to mitigate vulnerabilities. Access to personal data is restricted to authorized editorial personnel only, under strict confidentiality obligations.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Aapbiti News reserves the right to update or revise this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in legal requirements, operational practices, or technological developments. Any material changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Valid from" date. We encourage users to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Consent
By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of the website.
Document Integrity: Valid from April 24, 2026
Contact: contact@aapbiti.com | Editorial Office: Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India.
