At Youth Birsa (accessible from www.youthbirsa.in), the privacy of our visitors is one of our main priorities. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information that are collected and recorded by Youth Birsa and how we use it.
If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at youthbirsa@gmail.com.
## 1. Information We Collect
We collect information in a few ways, depending on how you interact with our bilingual news platform:
- Voluntary Information: When you contact us directly, fill out a form (such as the Contact Us form, recruitment applications for Bureau Chiefs/journalists), subscribe to our newsletter, or request access to our E-Paper, we may ask for your:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone/WhatsApp number
- District or location in Jharkhand
- Any other message details or attachments you provide.
- Log Files: Youth Birsa follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. The information collected includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable.
- Cookies and Web Beacons: Like any other website, Youth Birsa uses ‘cookies’. These cookies are used to store information including visitors’ preferences, and the pages on the website that the visitor accessed or visited. The information is used to optimize the users’ experience by customizing our web page content based on visitors’ browser type and/or other information.
## 2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect in various ways, including to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain our daily news website and E-Paper.
- Improve, personalize, and expand our website features and bilingual coverage.
- Understand and analyze how you use our website to optimize loading speeds and content delivery.
- Communicate with you regarding news tips, career inquiries, or official announcements.
- Send you media updates, newsletters, or daily Suvichar (inspirational text) if you have explicitly opted in.
- Prevent fraudulent activity, maintain security, and moderate comment sections.
## 3. Third-Party Privacy Policies & Advertising
Youth Birsa’s Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. We may feature third-party advertisements or integrate tools (like Google Analytics or Meta widgets).
- Third-party ad servers or ad networks use technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons that are used in their respective advertisements and links that appear on Youth Birsa, which are sent directly to users’ browsers. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs.
- These technologies are used to measure the effectiveness of their advertising campaigns and/or to personalize the advertising content that you see on websites that you visit.
- Note: Youth Birsa has no access to or control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers. You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options.
## 4. Data Security
The security of your personal data is vital to us. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard the contact information, career applications, and message details you submit online against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
## 5. Children’s Information
Another part of our priority is adding protection for children while using the internet. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their online activity. Youth Birsa does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you think that your child provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately and we will do our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.
## 6. Consent
By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its Terms and Conditions.
## Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please feel free to reach out to us at:
- Email: youthbirsa@gmail.com
- Phone: +91 7004640508
- Address: Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
