Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

GC News is an online publication at gcnews.in covering Indian news, politics and governance, education, government jobs and recruitment, public policy, social issues, technology, and opinion.

This Privacy Policy describes how information may be collected, used, stored, and shared when you browse our pages or choose to interact with our services. It should be read alongside any notice shown when you use a particular feature, such as a newsletter subscription or account form.

2. Information we may collect

Information you provide

Depending on how you use GC News, you may provide information such as:

• Your name, username, or other identifying details submitted through a form.
• Your email address and any information included in a message sent to the newsroom.
• Newsletter preferences or subscription details, if you sign up for email updates.
• Account or sign-in information if you register for a feature that requires an account.
• Comments, article feedback, story suggestions, contributions, or other content you choose to submit.

Technical and usage information

When a page is requested, the website's hosting and security systems may process technical information such as an IP address, date and time of a request, requested URL, referring page, browser and device details, and diagnostic or error logs. These records can help deliver pages, troubleshoot faults, prevent abuse, and protect the site.

Cookies and session information

Cookies or similar technologies may be used for functions such as session management, sign-in, security, and remembering site preferences. Other technologies may operate if analytics, embedded content, or additional third-party features are enabled on a particular page.

3. How we use information

Information may be used where reasonably necessary to:

• Operate, maintain, and secure GC News and its features.
• Respond to newsroom enquiries, feedback, privacy requests, and story tips.
• Send newsletters or other updates you requested and manage subscription preferences.
• Moderate user-submitted content and reduce spam, abuse, fraud, or unauthorized access.
• Understand general site performance, diagnose errors, and improve content and usability.
• Comply with applicable legal obligations and handle valid legal or regulatory requests.

We aim to use information for the purpose for which it was provided or for a compatible, lawful operational purpose. Where consent is required by applicable law, we will rely on consent as appropriate.

4. Cookies and browser controls

Cookies are small files that a website can store in your browser. Some may be needed for site security, account sessions, or basic functionality. If optional analytics, media embeds, or other third-party tools are used, those tools may process technical information under their own terms and privacy notices.

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking all cookies may affect sign-in, subscription, or other interactive features. Browser-level controls do not necessarily disable every form of technical logging used by hosting or security services.

5. Email updates and communications

If you subscribe to a newsletter or other email update, we use the information supplied to manage that subscription and deliver the requested messages. You can use an unsubscribe option included in an email, where available, or contact us to request that future optional updates stop.

If you email the newsroom, we may keep the message and related correspondence for as long as needed to respond, maintain appropriate records, address follow-up questions, or meet applicable obligations. Please do not email passwords, payment credentials, or other highly sensitive information unless a secure process has been agreed with the newsroom.

6. Comments and public contributions

Where comments or contribution features are available, content you submit may be displayed publicly with the name or username associated with it. Public information can be copied or reused by others, and removing it from GC News may not remove copies made elsewhere.

Please avoid posting private contact details, financial information, passwords, identity documents, or other sensitive personal information in a public comment or contribution.

7. When information may be shared

We do not sell personal information as a standalone product. Information may be processed or disclosed in limited circumstances, including:

• Service providers: Hosting, email delivery, security, maintenance, and other providers may process information when needed to operate the website or deliver a service you requested.
• Legal and safety reasons: We may disclose information where required by law or where reasonably necessary to respond to valid legal process, protect the rights and safety of users, or investigate abuse or attacks against the site.
• Business or service changes: If the operation of the website changes, information may be handled as part of that change subject to applicable law and appropriate safeguards.

Third-party websites and services linked from GC News operate under their own terms and privacy practices. Review their notices before providing information directly to them.

8. Data retention

We seek to retain personal information only for as long as it is reasonably needed for the purpose it was collected, including responding to requests, maintaining subscriptions or accounts, protecting security, resolving disputes, and meeting applicable legal obligations. Retention periods may differ by information type.

Deleting information from an active system may not immediately remove it from security logs or routine backups. Where applicable, those copies are handled under the relevant retention and security processes.

9. Information security

GC News uses HTTPS for website connections. We also seek to use reasonable technical and organizational measures appropriate to the service to help protect information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

No internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure. Please contact us promptly if you believe your account or a communication with GC News has been compromised.

10. Your choices and privacy requests

Depending on the law that applies to your request and the circumstances of processing, you may be able to ask us to:

• Provide information about personal data associated with your request.
• Correct information that is inaccurate or incomplete.
• Delete information where deletion is appropriate and legally permitted.
• Stop optional email updates or withdraw consent where the relevant activity relies on consent.
• Explain how a particular feature handles information.

To protect privacy, we may need to verify your identity before acting on a request. Some information may need to be retained for legal, security, or record-keeping reasons. We will respond within the period required by applicable law or, where no specific period applies, within a reasonable time.

11. Children's privacy

GC News is a general-audience publication and does not intend to collect children's personal information in circumstances where doing so is prohibited by applicable law. If you are a parent or guardian and believe a child has provided personal information to us, contact the newsroom so we can review the request and take appropriate steps under applicable law.

12. External links

Our reporting may link to government websites, public records, research, and other publishers. Once you leave gcnews.in, this policy does not govern the destination website. Check that site's privacy notice before submitting personal information.

13. Changes to this policy

We may revise this policy when our website features, data practices, or applicable obligations change. The date near the top of the page indicates the latest revision. Material changes should be reflected in the published policy before or when the changed practice begins, as appropriate.

14. Contact GC News

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to make a privacy request, contact the newsroom using the email below. Please describe your request clearly and do not include passwords or unnecessary sensitive information.