Last updated: 05 May 2025
Who we are
Our website address is: https://taazaguru.com.
Taaza Guru respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data when you visit taazaguru.com.
1. Information we collect
1.1 Information you provide directly
- Comments or messages you leave on our site
- Email address if you subscribe to newsletters or contact us
- Optional profile information if you create an account
1.2 Information collected automatically
- IP address, browser type, and device information
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
- Cookies and similar technologies that remember your preferences
2. How we use your information
We process your data to:
- Deliver news content and personalize your reading experience
- Send newsletters or alerts you have requested
- Respond to comments, questions, or feedback
- Monitor site performance, detect security issues, and prevent fraud
- Analyse aggregate trends to improve our content and user interface
- Serve contextual or interest based advertising through approved partners
3. Cookies and similar technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use them to:
- Keep you logged in when applicable
- Remember your language and display settings
- Measure site traffic with tools such as Google Analytics
You can disable non essential cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect certain site features.
4. Third party services
Taaza Guru relies on reputable third parties for analytics, advertising, newsletter delivery, and comment hosting. These services may set their own cookies or collect data in accordance with their privacy policies. We do not sell or lease your personal information to any third party.
Common providers include:
- Google Analytics for anonymous traffic metrics
- Google AdSense for ads that support our journalism
- Mailchimp or a similar email platform for newsletter distribution
5. Data retention
We keep personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy. Comment records and email subscriptions remain until you delete them or unsubscribe. Analytics data is retained in aggregate form for up to 26 months.
6. Data security
We use HTTPS encryption, firewalls, and regular software updates to safeguard your information. While no website can guarantee absolute security, we follow industry best practices to protect data against loss, misuse, and unauthorised access.
7. Your rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of inaccurate information
- Withdraw consent for marketing emails by clicking Unsubscribe at the bottom of any newsletter
- Object to or restrict certain types of processing
To exercise these rights, email us at taazaguru@gmail.com with the subject line Privacy Request.
8. Children’s privacy
Taaza Guru is intended for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with data, please contact us so we can delete it.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect new legal requirements or improvements in our data practices. When we make significant changes, we will post a notice on the homepage and revise the Last updated date above.
10. Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, write to:
We aim to respond within five business days. Thank you for trusting Taaza Guru with your information.
