Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 21, 2025

  1. INTRODUCTION
    1. This Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as the "Policy") governs the collection and processing of personal data by Auto News India (hereinafter referred to as the "Company"), in connection with our automotive news services, website, and related digital platforms.
    2. The Policy has been developed in accordance with applicable data protection laws and defines the procedures for processing personal data and measures to ensure their security.
    3. The purpose of the Policy is to protect the rights and freedoms of individuals when processing their personal data, including the protection of the rights to privacy, personal and family confidentiality.
  2. DEFINITIONS
    1. Personal data - any information relating directly or indirectly to an identified or identifiable individual (personal data subject).
    2. Personal data processing - any action (operation) or set of actions (operations) with personal data, performed with or without the use of automation tools.
  3. DATA COLLECTION AND USE
    1. The Company collects and processes personal data for the following purposes:
      • Providing automotive news, updates, and industry analysis;
      • Managing subscriptions and user accounts;
      • Delivering newsletters and personalized content;
      • Processing event registrations and webinar participation;
      • Improving our website and services;
      • Conducting market research and analysis;
      • Complying with legal obligations.
    2. Processing of personal data is carried out with the consent of the personal data subject to the processing of their personal data.
    3. Only personal data that meet the purposes of their processing are accepted for processing.
  4. TYPES OF DATA COLLECTED
    1. The Company collects the following personal data:
      • Full name;
      • Contact information (phone number, email address);
      • Professional information (company, job title, industry);
      • Payment information for subscriptions;
      • Browsing behavior and preferences;
      • Information voluntarily provided through forms, surveys, or communications.
    2. The Company does not process special categories of personal data concerning racial, ethnic origin, political views, religious or philosophical beliefs, health status, or intimate life unless required by law.
  5. DATA PROCESSING PROCEDURES
    1. Processing of personal data is carried out by:
      • Receiving personal data directly from the subjects of personal data;
      • Entering personal data into our systems and databases;
      • Using cookies and similar technologies on our website;
      • Using other methods of processing personal data.
    2. Personal data is not distributed or provided to third parties without the consent of the personal data subject, except where required by law or necessary for the performance of our services.
    3. Storage of personal data is carried out in a form that allows determining the subject of personal data, no longer than required by the purposes of processing personal data, unless the storage period of personal data is established by law or contract.
  6. CONFIDENTIALITY AND SECURITY
    1. Information received by the Company during the provision of services is confidential, except in cases provided by law.
    2. The Company and other persons who have gained access to personal data are obliged not to disclose to third parties and not to distribute personal data without the consent of the personal data subject, unless otherwise provided by law.
    3. The Company implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized or accidental access, destruction, modification, blocking, copying, distribution, as well as from other illegal actions.
  7. RIGHTS OF DATA SUBJECTS
    1. The personal data subject has the right to:
      • Access their personal data and receive information about its processing;
      • Request correction, updating, or deletion of their personal data;
      • Withdraw consent to the processing of personal data;
      • Request the restriction of processing of their personal data;
      • Object to the processing of their personal data for marketing purposes;
      • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
  8. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
    1. Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content.
    2. Users can control cookie settings through their browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
  9. FINAL PROVISIONS
    1. This Policy is publicly available and is located on the Company's website at  https://autonewsindia.com/policy.
    2. This Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
    3. The new version of the Policy comes into force from the moment it is posted on the Company's website.
    4. For questions or concerns regarding this Policy, please contact us at privacy@autonewsindia.com.