Privacy Policy Of Hindustan Herald

Last Updated: 9 August 2025

Hindustan Herald, a unit of Be Debonair Foundation, is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled responsibly and transparently. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what your rights are in relation to it.

All data collected through this platform is managed by Be Debonair Foundation, a registered not-for-profit organisation headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal details such as your name and email address, submitted via contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or award enquiry forms.
• Non-personal data such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
• Information from cookies and similar tracking technologies used to improve your experience on our site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Respond to enquiries and provide support to our readers, contributors, and partners.
• Send newsletters and editorial updates, where you have subscribed to receive them.
• Process enquiries related to Herald National Awards and other Hindustan Herald programmes.
• Improve our website, content, and user experience.
• Analyse traffic and user behaviour through analytics tools to better understand our audience.

3. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance user experience and monitor site performance. You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the site.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties under any circumstances. We may share data only with:

• Service providers who assist in the operation of our website and platforms.
• Legal authorities where we are required to do so by law.

All such sharing is conducted in line with the values and governance standards of Be Debonair Foundation.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, or misuse. While we take every reasonable precaution, no online platform can guarantee absolute security, and we encourage you to take care when sharing personal information online.

6. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to external websites. Hindustan Herald and Be Debonair Foundation are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any site you visit.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data held by us. To make any such request, please contact us directly.

Email: privacy@hindustanherald.in

We will respond to all data-related requests within a reasonable timeframe.

8. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. All updates will be posted on this page with a revised date at the top. We encourage you to review this page from time to time.

Contact Us About Privacy

For any questions about this policy or our data practices, please contact:

Email: privacy@hindustanherald.in 
General Enquiries: info@hindustanherald.in 
Website:www.hindustanherald.in

Hindustan Herald is a unit of Be Debonair Foundation, a registered not-for-profit organisation headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.