Last Updated: October 16, 2026

Welcome to Hotlink News (खबरों की खबर), available at https://hotlinknews.in.

At Hotlink News, we respect the privacy of our readers and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect your personal information when you access our website, read articles, subscribe to updates, or interact with our services.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Personal Information

We may collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it, including:

• Name
• Email address
• Contact details
• Information submitted through newsletter subscriptions
• Information provided through contact forms
• Comments or feedback submitted on our website

You are not required to provide personal information to browse most sections of Hotlink News.

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain information may be automatically collected, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Operating system
• Internet Service Provider (ISP)
• Date and time of visit
• Pages visited
• Referring website or search source
• Approximate location information based on IP address

This information helps us improve website performance, security, and user experience.

2. Comments and User Contributions

When visitors leave comments on Hotlink News, we collect:

• Data entered in the comments form
• Visitor IP address
• Browser user agent information

This information is collected to help detect and prevent spam.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to check whether you are using it.

After approval of your comment, your profile image may become publicly visible alongside your comment.

Comments and related metadata may be retained indefinitely to help recognize and approve future comments automatically.

3. Media Uploads

If users are allowed to upload images or other media files to Hotlink News, visitors should avoid uploading files containing embedded location information (EXIF GPS data).

Images uploaded to websites may contain metadata that can potentially be extracted by others.

4. How We Use Your Information

The information collected may be used for:

• Providing and maintaining Hotlink News services
• Publishing and managing user comments
• Sending newsletters and news updates
• Responding to inquiries and feedback
• Improving website content and user experience
• Understanding reader interests and website usage
• Preventing spam, fraud, and security threats
• Meeting legal and regulatory requirements

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information of our users.

5. Cookies Policy

Hotlink News uses cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality and user experience.

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites remember information about your visit.

We may use cookies for:

• Website functionality
• User preferences
• Analytics
• Advertising
• Content improvement

If you leave a comment on our website, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies may last up to one year.

If you have an account and log in, cookies may be used to maintain your login session and remember display preferences.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function properly.

6. Embedded Content From Other Websites

Articles on Hotlink News may include embedded content such as:

• Videos
• Images
• Social media posts
• External articles

Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you visited those external websites directly.

These websites may collect information about you, use cookies, collect analytics data, or track your interaction with their content according to their own privacy policies.

7. Analytics and Tracking Services

Hotlink News may use third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics to understand website traffic and improve our content.

These services may collect information including:

• Website usage statistics
• Visitor behavior
• Device information
• Traffic sources

The information collected through analytics tools is generally used in an aggregated form.

8. Advertising and Third-Party Services

Hotlink News may display advertisements through third-party advertising partners.

Advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Display relevant advertisements
• Measure advertisement performance
• Understand user interests

Third-party advertisers and service providers have their own privacy policies, and Hotlink News is not responsible for their privacy practices.

9. Newsletter and Communication

If you subscribe to Hotlink News updates, newsletters, or notifications, we may collect your name and email address.

Your information may be used to send:

• News updates
• Important announcements
• Editorial updates
• Educational or promotional communication related to our services

You can unsubscribe from newsletters at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in emails.

10. How We Share Your Information

Hotlink News does not sell or commercially trade your personal information.

We may share limited information only with:

• Service providers who help operate our website
• Analytics providers
• Security and spam prevention services
• Legal authorities when required by law

If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security verification purposes.

11. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no method of transmission or storage over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

12. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for:

• Providing website services
• Maintaining user accounts
• Managing comments
• Meeting legal obligations
• Security purposes

Users may request deletion of their personal information, subject to legal and administrative requirements.

13. Your Rights Regarding Your Data

Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:

• Request access to personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Withdraw consent for certain communications

To make such requests, contact us using the information provided below.

14. Children’s Privacy

Hotlink News does not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that appropriate action can be taken.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Hotlink News may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

We encourage visitors to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, you can contact us:

Website: https://hotlinknews.in

Email: [Your Official Email Address]

Organization: Hotlink News (खबरों की खबर)

By using Hotlink News, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

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