Privacy
Policy
How Doonited India approaches personal information, website technologies, communications, editorial submissions and reader privacy.
Last Updated: September 9, 2026Responsible Use
Personal information is intended to be handled for legitimate and relevant purposes.
Cookies
Cookies and similar technologies may support functionality, analytics, security and advertising.
Security
Reasonable measures are used to protect information under Doonited India’s control.
Journalism
Information received for legitimate journalism may be handled differently according to circumstances and applicable law.
Your Privacy Matters
Doonited India respects the privacy of visitors, readers, contributors, advertisers and other users of the website.
This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you use Doonited India, how that information may be used, and the choices that may be available to you.
By using the website, you acknowledge the practices described in this policy.
We aim to collect and use personal information responsibly, maintain reasonable safeguards and be transparent about the ways information may be handled.
Privacy. Responsibility. Transparency.Information We May Collect
The information collected depends on how you interact with Doonited India.
This may include:
You are not required to provide personal information simply to browse publicly available editorial content, although certain website features may require information to be submitted.
Information You Choose to Provide
You may voluntarily provide information when you:
- Contact Doonited India
- Submit a story idea or news lead
- Request a correction
- Send feedback
- Make an advertising enquiry
- Contact us for a business opportunity
- Submit material for editorial consideration
- Communicate with our editorial or administrative team
A simple privacy principle
Please avoid sending confidential or highly sensitive personal information unless it is genuinely necessary for your communication.
How We Use Information
Information provided to Doonited India may be used to:
We aim to use personal information only for legitimate and relevant purposes.
Website Analytics
Doonited India may use analytics and similar technologies to understand how visitors use the website.
What We May Understand
- Pages receiving attention
- General traffic patterns
- Device and browser usage
- Navigation behaviour
Why It Matters
- Technical performance
- General audience behaviour
- Website improvement
- Understanding how content is accessed
Analytics information may be collected by third-party services where those services are used on the website. Such providers may process information according to their own privacy policies.
Cookies & Similar Technologies
Doonited India may use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Website functionality
- Remembering preferences
- Security
- Performance measurement
- Analytics
- Advertising, where applicable
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the website.
Advertising
Advertising technologies
Doonited India may display advertisements directly or through third-party advertising services.
Advertising technologies may use cookies or similar technologies to deliver advertisements, measure advertising performance or understand general audience activity.
Where third-party advertising services are used, their own privacy policies and terms may also apply.
Doonited India does not control the privacy practices of independent advertising providers.
Advertising & Commercial Enquiries
Businesses and organisations may provide personal or business information when contacting Doonited India regarding advertising, sponsorships or other commercial opportunities.
Such information may be used to:
- Respond to enquiries
- Discuss advertising opportunities
- Prepare campaign information
- Communicate about commercial arrangements
- Administer agreed services
Editorial independence
Commercial communication is handled separately from independent editorial decision-making.
Contact Forms & Communications
When you submit information through a contact form or communicate directly with Doonited India, the information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- Respond to your enquiry
- Maintain appropriate records
- Resolve disputes
- Meet legal obligations
Please remember
Email and internet communications cannot be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Editorial Submissions
Readers and contributors may voluntarily submit information, photographs, documents, story ideas or other material.
Information supplied for editorial purposes may be reviewed by the Doonited India editorial team.
Submitting personal information or material does not guarantee publication.
Where a submission contains personal information about another individual, the person submitting it should consider whether they have the appropriate authority or legitimate basis to provide that information.
Third-Party Services
Doonited India may use third-party services to support website operations, analytics, communications, advertising, embedded media, security or other functions.
Third-party providers may process information according to their own policies and terms.
External Websites
Doonited India may contain links to websites operated by other organisations, companies or individuals.
These links may be provided for information, reference, advertising or reader convenience.
Once you leave Doonited India, the privacy practices of the external website are governed by that website’s own policies.
Doonited India is not responsible for the privacy practices, security or content of independent third-party websites.
Data Security
Reasonable safeguards
We take reasonable measures to protect information under our control against unauthorised access, misuse, loss, alteration or disclosure.
However, no website, online communication system or method of electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Users should therefore exercise appropriate caution when sharing personal information online.
Children’s Privacy
Doonited India is intended for a general audience.
We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children where such collection is not appropriate or legally permitted.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us in circumstances where it should not have been collected, please contact us so that the matter can be reviewed.
Sharing of Personal Information
We do not intend to sell or rent personal information
Doonited India does not intend to sell or rent personal information to third parties.
Information may, however, be disclosed where reasonably necessary to:
- Provide a requested service
- Operate website functions
- Work with service providers
- Maintain security
- Prevent fraud or misuse
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect legal rights or legitimate interests
- Respond to lawful requests from authorities
Where third-party service providers process information on our behalf, they may have access to information necessary to perform their specific functions.
Your Choices & Rights
Depending on applicable law and the circumstances, you may have rights concerning personal information held about you.
Requests will be considered in accordance with applicable law and may require reasonable verification of identity.
Data Retention
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, for legitimate business or editorial requirements, or where retention is required by law.
The appropriate retention period may vary depending on the type and purpose of the information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Doonited India may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes may be made because of:
- Changes in website functionality
- Introduction of new services
- Changes in technology
- Changes in advertising or analytics arrangements
- Changes in applicable legal requirements
- Changes in our privacy practices
When significant changes are made, the updated policy will be published on this page with a revised Last Updated date.
Privacy & Editorial Journalism
Privacy and legitimate journalism
Doonited India is a digital media publication. Information received in the course of journalism may be handled differently from ordinary website enquiries, depending on the circumstances and applicable law.
Where individuals provide information for legitimate journalistic purposes, editorial considerations may include:
- Public interest
- Accuracy
- Privacy
- Source protection
- Responsible publication
Nothing in this Privacy Policy is intended to prevent Doonited India from carrying out legitimate journalistic activities or complying with applicable legal obligations.
Contact Us About Privacy
If you have a question, concern or request relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact Doonited India through our Contact Us page.
When making a privacy-related request, please provide enough information for us to understand the nature of your request.
Our Privacy Commitment
Doonited India believes that readers should be able to access information without unnecessary intrusion into their personal lives.
We aim to collect and use personal information responsibly, maintain reasonable safeguards, and be transparent about the ways in which information may be handled.