Last updated: 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how The Indian State News ("we", "us") handles personal information when you visit our website or use our PWA app.
1. Information we collect
- Usage data — pages viewed, time spent, device type, browser, country (via IP-derived geolocation). Not linked to identity.
- Hashed identifiers — your IP is hashed with a daily-rotating salt before storage, so we can count unique readers without retaining identity.
- Push subscription tokens — only if you opt in to notifications.
- Cookies — see our Cookie Policy.
2. How we use it
- Improve content and user experience (which stories you read, how long, where you stop).
- Show relevant advertisements (see Google AdSense disclosure below).
- Send breaking-news push notifications if you've subscribed.
3. Third parties
We use the following third-party services that may set their own cookies:
- Google AdSense (advertising)
- Firebase Cloud Messaging (push notifications)
- YouTube (embedded videos)
- Facebook (share buttons)
4. Your rights
You may request a copy of any personal data we hold, ask us to delete it, or opt out of push notifications at any time. Contact us via the contact page.
5. Children
Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 13.
6. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy. Material changes will be announced on the home page and the "Last updated" date above will be revised.