Last updated: 05 November 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how iTechTimes (“iTechTimes”, “we”, “us”) collects, uses and protects personal data when you visit itechtimes.com (the “Website”). We follow India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and the rules made under it, along with the Information Technology Act, 2000.
By using the Website, you agree to this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
1. What we collect
Information you give us
- Newsletter sign-up: your email address and, if you choose, your name.
- Contact forms and emails: your name, email address and the contents of your message.
- Comments: your name, email address and comment, if comments are enabled.
Information collected automatically
- Usage data: pages viewed, time spent, links clicked, referring website and approximate location (city or region).
- Device data: browser type, device type, operating system and IP address.
- Cookies and similar technologies: see section 4.
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data such as financial details, passwords, health information or government ID numbers.
2. Why we use your data
We use personal data only for these purposes:
- To send you the newsletter you signed up for
- To reply to your messages, news tips and correction requests
- To publish and moderate comments
- To understand which articles readers find useful and improve the Website
- To keep the Website secure and prevent spam and misuse
- To meet legal obligations
We do not sell your personal data.
3. Your consent
Where we rely on your consent, for example for the newsletter, you can withdraw it at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in any email or by contacting us. Withdrawing consent does not affect anything we did before you withdrew it.
4. Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use:
- Essential cookies: needed for the Website to work properly.
- Analytics cookies: to measure traffic and how readers use the Website, for example through Google Analytics.
- Advertising cookies: if we show ads, ad partners such as Google may use cookies to show relevant ads.
You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Some parts of the Website may not work properly without them.
5. Third-party services
We use trusted third-party services to run the Website, which may process data on our behalf:
- [Hosting provider]
- Google Analytics and Google Search Console (traffic and search performance)
- [Newsletter provider, for example Mailchimp or Brevo]
- [Google AdSense or other ad network, if used]
These services have their own privacy policies. Some may store data on servers outside India, and they are required to protect it.
Articles link to other websites as sources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
6. How long we keep data
- Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe.
- Messages and emails: for up to 2 years, unless needed longer for a legal reason.
- Analytics data: as set by the analytics provider, usually up to 14 months.
When data is no longer needed, we delete it or make it anonymous.
7. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal data, including secure connections (HTTPS), restricted access and regular software updates. No website is completely secure, but if a data breach affects you, we will inform you and the authorities as required by law.
8. Children
The Website is meant for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. If you believe a child has shared personal data with us, contact us and we will delete it.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top shows when it last changed. Significant changes will be highlighted on the Website.
10. Contact and Grievance Officer
For privacy questions, requests or complaints:
- Grievance Officer: Rajan
- Email: mailitechtimes@gmail.com
We aim to acknowledge complaints within 48 hours and resolve them within 15 days.