Effective Date: [Jan 1st 2026]

Last Updated: [3th May 2026]

Welcome to Tricity Local News (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This in-depth Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, read our content, subscribe to our newsletters, or interact with our digital platforms.

Please read this policy carefully. By accessing or using Tricity Local News, you consent to the data practices described in this document.

  1. Information We Collect

We collect information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked to you (“Personal Data”). We gather this data through three primary channels:

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • Account Registration & Subscriptions: Name, email address, and communication preferences when you sign up for newsletters or create a user account.
  • User Contributions: Comments on articles, forum posts, or submissions to our editorial team.
  • Direct Communications: Correspondence, inquiries, or feedback sent directly to [email protected].

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you navigate Tricity Local News, we automatically collect certain technical data using cookies and similar tracking technologies:

  • Device Information: Hardware model, operating system, unique device identifiers, and browser type.
  • Usage Data: IP addresses, pages viewed, time spent on pages, referral URLs, and clickstream data indicating how you interact with our articles and advertisements.
  • Location Data: Approximate geographic location derived from your IP address to deliver localized news content.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

  • Social Media Platforms: If you share our articles or log in via third-party platforms (e.g., Facebook, X/Twitter, Google), we may receive public profile information in accordance with those platforms’ privacy policies.
  • Analytics and Ad Networks: Data from advertising partners regarding ad engagement and performance.
  1. How We Use Your Information

We process your Personal Data for the following specific purposes:

  • Service Delivery: To operate Tricity Local News, deliver breaking news, and manage your subscriptions.
  • Personalization: To tailor the content, localized news updates, and recommendations you see based on your reading history.
  • Monetization & Advertising: To display targeted advertisements and analyze the effectiveness of ad campaigns, keeping our journalism accessible.
  • Communication: To send administrative updates, security alerts, and promotional materials (you may opt out of marketing communications at any time).
  • Security & Fraud Prevention: To detect and prevent malicious activities, bot scraping, and unauthorized access to our platforms.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, court orders, or governmental regulations.
  1. Legal Basis for Processing

Depending on your geographic location (including compliance with the GDPR, CCPA, and India’s DPDPA), our lawful bases for processing your data include:

  • Consent: Where you have provided explicit, unambiguous consent (e.g., subscribing to a newsletter or accepting non-essential cookies). You can withdraw this consent at any time.
  • Contractual Necessity: Where processing is required to fulfill our terms of service with you.
  • Legitimate Interests: Where necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our website and ensuring cybersecurity, provided these do not override your fundamental rights.
  • Legal Obligation: Where we are legally required to retain or disclose certain data.
  1. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data to data brokers. We only share your information under the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, including web hosting, email delivery, data analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), and payment processing.
  • Advertising Partners: With ad networks to serve relevant advertisements. These partners may use cookies to collect usage data across different websites.
  • Legal & Regulatory Authorities: If required by law, subpoena, or legal process, or to protect the safety, rights, and property of Tricity Local News Website, our journalists, and the public.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user data may be transferred to the acquiring entity under strict confidentiality agreements.
  1. Data Retention

We retain your Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.

  • Account Data: Kept until you request account deletion.
  • Analytics & Usage Data: Generally anonymized or deleted after a standard retention period (e.g., 12 to 24 months).
  • Legal Records: Retained for longer periods if mandated by tax, corporate, or data protection laws.
  1. Your Privacy Rights

You have significant control over your personal data. Depending on applicable global and regional data protection laws, you possess the following rights:

  • Right to Access & Information: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you and details on how it is being processed.
  • Right to Correction (Rectification): You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You may request the deletion of your personal data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes collected.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You may revoke your consent for data processing (such as newsletter subscriptions) at any time.
  • Right to Grievance Redressal: You have the right to file a complaint regarding our data practices.
  • Right to Nominate: You may nominate another individual to exercise your privacy rights in the event of death or incapacity.

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within the legally mandated timeframe.

  1. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Tricity Local News Website uses cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to ensure site functionality and deliver relevant advertising.

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly.
  • Analytical Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our journalism.
  • Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver ads relevant to your interests.

You can manage your cookie preferences through our on-site cookie banner or by adjusting your browser settings.

  1. Data Security

We implement robust technical and organizational security measures—including encryption, firewalls, and secure socket layer (SSL) technology—to protect your Personal Data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

  1. Children’s Privacy

Tricity Local News Website is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18 (or the applicable legal age of majority in your jurisdiction) without verifiable parental consent. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, we will delete it promptly.

  1. Third-Party Links

Our news articles may contain links to external websites, sources, or partner platforms. We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

  1. International Data Transfers

As a digital platform, Tricity Local News Website may process and store your data on servers located outside your country of residence. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information across international borders, where it will be protected by standard contractual clauses and recognized data protection frameworks.

  1. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technological advancements. When we make material changes, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy and, where required, notify you directly via email or a prominent website notice.

  1. Contact Us & Grievance Officer

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact our Data Protection/Grievance Officer at:

We are dedicated to resolving any privacy concerns swiftly and transparently.