Privacy Policy

by aaditya hridayAaditya Hriday

Last Updated: October 4, 2025

Gandiv Live (https://livegandiv.in/) is committed to protecting the privacy of its users. This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website. By accessing and using our service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. Compliance and Consent

Gandiv Live is dedicated to complying with the laws of the Republic of India, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.

  • Consent: By accessing or using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your data as described in this Privacy Policy.
  • Due Diligence: We prominently publish this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use as required by the IT Rules, 2021.

2. Information We Collect

We collect two primary types of information from our users:

A. Information You Voluntarily Provide

This is Personal Information (PI) you submit directly to us:

  • Contact/Feedback: Your name, email address, and phone number when you submit a query through our contact forms or send an email to our editorial or advertising desks.
  • User Submissions: Any information, comments, or personal details you choose to share in comment sections or as a news tip.
  • Newsletter: Your email address when you voluntarily subscribe to our mailing lists.

B. Information Collected Automatically (Non-Personal)

This data is automatically collected via technology to help us operate and improve our service:

  • Log Data: We record information sent by your browser, including your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, pages visited, time and date of visit, and referring website URLs.
  • Cookies and Tracking: We use “cookies” (small text files) to remember user preferences, track site engagement, and manage authenticated sessions.
    • Third-Party Cookies: We utilize third-party services like Google Analytics and advertising partners (Google AdSense) which place cookies to track usage and serve relevant advertisements.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following legitimate purposes:

  1. Service Delivery: To operate, maintain, and provide the content of the Gandiv Live website.
  2. Personalization: To analyze user behavior to improve site layout, content relevance, and user experience.
  3. Advertising: To display relevant and targeted advertisements, which is essential for funding our free news service.
  4. Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send newsletters (if subscribed), and notify you of important changes to our terms or services.
  5. Security: To monitor and prevent illegal activities, security breaches, and fraud.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your Personal Information to marketing companies for profit. We share your information only under the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We share non-sensitive data (like aggregated user demographics) with partners who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users (e.g., hosting providers, analytics platforms).
  • Legal Compliance: We will disclose information when required to do so by law, court order, or governmental request (e.g., by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting or law enforcement agencies), in compliance with the IT Act, 2000.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Opt-Out: You can opt out of our email newsletters at any time by following the ‘unsubscribe’ link at the bottom of the email.
  • Cookies: You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, parts of the website may not function correctly if you disable cookies.
  • Data Access and Deletion: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you or request its deletion. Please direct these requests to our designated Grievance Officer (contact details on the Contact Us page).

6. Policy Updates and Contact

Policy Changes: We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage users to frequently check this page for any changes.

Contact Us: For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact our designated Grievance Officer via the contact details provided on our Contact Us page.