Effective Date: June 24, 2026
Last Updated: June 24, 2026

D2D YouthStory Media Pvt. Ltd. (“d2d News”, “we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, share, and safeguard information when you visit d2dnews.com or use any of our services. By accessing our website, you consent to the practices described herein.

This Policy is published in compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

  • Newsletter Subscription: Email address.
  • Comments & Submissions: Name, email, comment content, IP address.
  • Inspiring Story Submissions: Name, contact details, location, photograph, story content (when you opt to be featured).
  • Contact Forms: Name, email, subject, and message content.
  • Account Information: If you create an account, your username, password (hashed), and profile details.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address and approximate geographic location;
  • Browser type, version, and language settings;
  • Operating system and device identifiers;
  • Pages visited, time spent, click-through paths, and referring URLs;
  • Cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5).

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive limited information from advertising partners, analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics), and social media platforms when you interact with our content via those services.

2. Purposes for Which We Process Your Data

Your personal data is processed for the following legitimate purposes:

  • To operate, maintain, and improve our website and services;
  • To deliver newsletters, alerts, and content you have subscribed to;
  • To respond to your inquiries, comments, story submissions, and grievances;
  • To analyse usage patterns and improve editorial offerings;
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and security breaches;
  • To comply with legal obligations, court orders, and regulatory requirements;
  • To serve relevant advertisements through approved third-party networks.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (DPDP Act, 2023)

We process your personal data on one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Consent: Where you have voluntarily provided your information (e.g., newsletter, contact form).
  • Legitimate Use: For legitimate journalistic, business, security, and operational purposes.
  • Legal Obligation: Compliance with applicable Indian laws and regulatory directives.

You may withdraw consent at any time by writing to info@d2dnews.com. Withdrawal will not affect lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal.

4. Sharing & Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information only as follows:

  • Service Providers: Hosting providers, email delivery services, analytics platforms, and CDN providers under written confidentiality obligations;
  • Advertising Partners: Aggregate, anonymised data with ad networks (e.g., Google AdSense, programmatic platforms) for ad targeting and measurement;
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, government agency, or to protect our rights, safety, or property;
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with prior notice to affected users;
  • With Your Consent: For purposes you have expressly authorised.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to recognise repeat visitors, remember preferences, measure traffic, and serve relevant content. Categories used:

  • Strictly Necessary: Required for the website to function.
  • Performance & Analytics: To understand usage (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Functional: To remember your language and content preferences.
  • Advertising: To deliver relevant ads (you may opt out via Google Ad Settings).

You may disable cookies via your browser settings; some features may not function correctly as a result.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above, or as required by law. Comments and editorial submissions may be retained indefinitely as part of our editorial archive. Newsletter subscriptions are retained until you unsubscribe.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security practices including SSL/TLS encryption, secured server access, password hashing, regular security reviews, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights Under the DPDP Act, 2023

As a Data Principal, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you;
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data;
  • Erase data that is no longer necessary;
  • Withdraw consent at any time;
  • Nominate an individual to exercise rights in case of death or incapacity;
  • Lodge a grievance with our Grievance Officer (see Section 12).

To exercise any right, email info@d2dnews.com with your request and proof of identity. We will respond within statutory timelines.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read their respective privacy policies before sharing any personal data.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Material changes will be communicated through prominent notice on our homepage or via email where appropriate.

12. Grievance Officer (IT Rules 2021)

In accordance with Rule 3(2) of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, the Grievance Officer for d2d News is:

Grievance Officer
D2D YouthStory Media Pvt. Ltd.
Email: info@d2dnews.com
Subject Line: “Grievance — [your concern]”

The Grievance Officer will acknowledge your grievance within 24 hours and resolve it within 15 days from the date of receipt.

13. Contact Us

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact:

D2D YouthStory Media Pvt. Ltd.
Email: info@d2dnews.com