*Effective Date:* August 3, 2026
Welcome to *Maha News* (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website:
*Website:* https://mahanews.net/
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
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# 1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
## A. Personal Information
You may voluntarily provide us with personal information when you:
* Contact us through our contact form
* Subscribe to newsletters
* Leave comments on articles
* Submit inquiries
This information may include:
* Full Name
* Email Address
* Phone Number (if provided)
* Any information you voluntarily include in your message
## B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically, including:
* IP Address
* Browser type and version
* Device information
* Operating system
* Pages visited
* Time spent on pages
* Referral URL
* Date and time of your visit
## C. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and understand how visitors use our website.
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# 2. How We Collect Information
We collect information through various methods, including:
* Contact forms
* Newsletter subscription forms
* Comment forms
* Browser cookies
* Server logs
* Analytics tools
* Advertising services
* Affiliate marketing links (where applicable)
Some information is collected automatically whenever you access our website.
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# 3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
* Operate and maintain our website
* Improve user experience
* Respond to inquiries
* Send newsletters (only if subscribed)
* Display relevant advertisements
* Analyze website traffic
* Prevent fraud and abuse
* Improve website security
* Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
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# 4. Cookies and Third-Party Services
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience.
Cookies may be used to:
* Remember user preferences
* Measure website performance
* Analyze visitor behavior
* Deliver personalized advertisements
## Google Analytics
We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics may collect:
* Device information
* Browser details
* IP address (processed according to Google’s policies)
* Pages visited
* Session duration
## Google AdSense
We may use Google AdSense to display advertisements.
Google may use cookies, including the DoubleClick Cookie, to serve ads based on users’ previous visits to this website or other websites.
Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.
## Affiliate Links
Some pages may contain affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
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# 5. Third-Party Privacy Policies
Our Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites, advertisers, or services.
Third-party providers may collect information according to their own privacy policies.
We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.
We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of third-party websites.
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# 6. Data Protection and Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information.
These measures include:
* Secure website hosting
* SSL encryption (HTTPS)
* Restricted administrative access
* Regular software updates
* Security monitoring
However, no method of electronic storage or internet transmission is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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# 7. User Consent
By using *Maha News*, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please discontinue using our website.
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# 8. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Protecting children’s privacy is important to us.
Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information through our website, please contact us immediately. We will take reasonable steps to remove such information promptly.
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# 9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Indian privacy laws, you may have the right to:
* Access your personal information
* Correct inaccurate information
* Request deletion of your information
* Restrict processing of your information
* Object to certain processing activities
* Withdraw consent where applicable
* Request a copy of your personal data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the email provided below.
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# 10. Compliance with GDPR and Indian Laws
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data in accordance with applicable GDPR requirements.
For users in India, we strive to comply with applicable provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000, related rules, and other applicable data protection laws.
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# 11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.
We encourage users to review this page periodically to stay informed about our privacy practices.
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# 12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:
*Website:* https://mahanews.net/
*Email:* [maharashtranagari958@gmail.com](mailto:maharashtranagari958@gmail.com)
We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your inquiries as promptly as possible