1. Introduction

Welcome to Voice of Calcutta. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Data

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Name and email address (when subscribing to our newsletter)
• Account information (when creating a user account)
• Comments and feedback you submit
• Contact form submissions

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address (anonymized)
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our news service
• To send you newsletters (with your consent)
• To respond to your inquiries and comments
• To improve our website and user experience
• To analyze usage patterns and trends
• To protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences (such as dark mode)
• Analyze site traffic and usage
• Provide personalized content

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling cookies may affect some features of our website.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate our website (hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Data portability

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us:

• Email: editor@voiceofcalcutta.com
• Phone: +91 98309 84098
• Address: Calcutta, West Bengal, India