Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2026

Welcome to TELANGANA EXPRESS (telanganaexpress.co.in). This Privacy Policy outlines how CHINTHALA NEELAKANTAM, the Publisher, Editor, and Owner of TELANGANA EXPRESS, collects, uses, discloses, and protects your information when you visit our news website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with relevant Indian laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 (and its subsequent amendments), and the guidelines of the Press Council of India.

1. Information We Collect

We collect certain information to provide and improve our services. This may include:

• Personal Information: When you voluntarily provide it, such as when you subscribe to our newsletter, participate in polls, leave comments, or contact us. This may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent on pages, browser type, operating system, and referring URLs.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities, preferences, and to enhance your user experience.
• Reading Preferences: Information about the types of news and articles you engage with, which helps us personalize your experience.
• Location Data: With your consent, we may collect your approximate location to provide more relevant local news and content.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our news services.
• To personalize your experience by delivering content and advertisements that may be of interest to you.
• To send you newsletters and updates (if you have subscribed).
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
• To analyze website traffic and user behavior to understand how our services are used.
• To ensure the security and integrity of our website.
• To comply with legal obligations.

3. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors and service providers who assist us in operating our website, such as analytics providers and email marketing platforms. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
• Advertising Partners: We may work with third-party advertising networks to serve advertisements on our website. These networks may collect information about your browsing habits to provide targeted advertisements.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies, which are small text files stored on your device, to improve your browsing experience. These cookies help us remember your preferences, track usage patterns, and serve relevant content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain functionalities of our website.

5. Your Rights and Choices

In accordance with Indian data protection principles, you have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can request us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and operational requirements.
• Withdrawal of Consent: If you have provided consent for specific data processing activities, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

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

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Publisher/Editor/Owner: CHINTHALA NEELAKANTAM
Address: H.NO. 5-178, SC COLONY, VILLAGE & MANDAL-NARNOOR, DIST. ADILABAD- 504311, TELANGANA
Email: contact@telanganaexpress.co.in

10. Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of 2026.

11. News Content and User-Generated Content

As a news website, we publish original and curated content. Any user-generated content, such as comments, is subject to our moderation policies. We reserve the right to remove any comments that are offensive, defamatory, or violate our community guidelines. While we strive for accuracy in our news reporting, we are not liable for any inaccuracies or omissions in the content published.

12. Location Data Usage

We may use your approximate location data, with your explicit consent, to deliver localized news, events, and information relevant to your region. This helps us provide a more tailored and useful experience for our readers.