Effective Date: July 15, 2026
Last Updated: July 15, 2026
Welcome to MBKS News (“MBKS News”, “Website”, “Platform”, “we”, “our”, “us”), accessible at https://mbksnews.com/.
At MBKS News, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, store, disclose, protect, and manage your personal data when you visit or use our Website, mobile services (if launched), e-paper, digital magazines, subscriptions, journalist registration services, advertising services, social media integrations, newsletters, and all related products and services.
This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, readers, subscribers, registered users, journalists, contributors, advertisers, business partners, vendors, and any other individuals who access or use our services.
By accessing or using MBKS News, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Policy, please discontinue using our Website and services.
1. About MBKS News
MBKS News is an independent digital news and media platform providing news, articles, editorials, interviews, e-paper, digital magazines, multimedia content, public interest journalism, advertisements, subscriptions, memberships, and related digital services.
Our Website may also provide:
- Local News
- District News
- State News
- National News
- International News
- Breaking News
- Business News
- Agriculture News
- Education News
- Sports News
- Entertainment News
- Government Notifications
- Press Releases
- Opinion Articles
- Editorials
- Live Coverage
- Videos
- Photo Galleries
- Podcasts
- E-Paper
- Digital Magazines
- Premium Content
- Reader Memberships
- Journalist Registration
- Citizen Journalism
- Frontend News Submission
- Event Registration
- Online Advertising
- Marketplace
- Partner Publications
2. Scope of this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through:
- https://mbksnews.com/
- our e-paper;
- digital magazines;
- newsletters;
- subscription services;
- journalist registration forms;
- contributor registration;
- advertising inquiry forms;
- contact forms;
- comment systems;
- social login;
- Google login;
- mobile applications (if launched);
- online events;
- surveys;
- contests;
- promotional campaigns;
- customer support communications.
This Policy does not apply to third-party websites that may be linked from MBKS News.
3. Information We Collect
Depending on how you use our services, we may collect different categories of information.
A. Personal Information
You may voluntarily provide:
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Mobile Number
- Date of Birth (where applicable)
- Gender (optional)
- Address
- City
- State
- Country
- Postal Code
- Profile Photograph
- Occupation
- Organization Name
- Company Details
- GST Details (where applicable)
- Government-issued identification (only where legally required)
- Journalist credentials
- Press accreditation details (if applicable)
- Payment information (processed securely through payment gateways)
B. Account Information
When creating an account, we may collect:
- Username
- Password (encrypted)
- Account preferences
- Language preferences
- Subscription status
- Membership details
- Saved articles
- Reading preferences
- Notification preferences
C. Subscription Information
If you subscribe to our services, we may collect:
- Subscription type
- Membership level
- Renewal date
- Billing information
- Invoice records
- Purchase history
- Payment confirmation
D. Journalist & Contributor Information
Applicants for journalist or contributor roles may provide:
- Resume
- Portfolio
- Educational qualifications
- Experience
- Identity documents
- Address proof
- Photograph
- Social media profiles
- Previous publication history
- References
- Bank details (only where required for payments)
- Tax-related information where applicable
Providing this information does not guarantee appointment, accreditation, publication, or employment.
E. User Generated Content
When you submit content, we may collect:
- Articles
- News Reports
- Press Releases
- Opinions
- Videos
- Photographs
- Audio Files
- Comments
- Feedback
- Survey Responses
- Event Registrations
F. Technical Information
When you visit MBKS News, we may automatically collect:
- IP Address
- Browser Type
- Browser Version
- Device Type
- Device Model
- Operating System
- Screen Resolution
- Language Settings
- Internet Service Provider
- Referring Website
- Exit Pages
- Date & Time of Visit
- Time Zone
- Session Duration
- Crash Reports
- Error Logs
- Diagnostic Information
G. Usage Information
We may collect information regarding how you interact with the Website, including:
- Pages Visited
- Articles Read
- Videos Watched
- Time Spent on Pages
- Scroll Activity
- Downloads
- Search Queries
- Click Patterns
- Newsletter Engagement
- Subscription Activity
- Advertisement Interaction
- Social Sharing Activity
4. Google Login & Social Login
MBKS News may allow users to register or sign in using third-party authentication providers, including:
- Apple
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Other supported providers
When you choose social login, we may receive information that you authorize the provider to share, such as:
- Name
- Email Address
- Profile Picture
- Public Profile Information
- Language Preference
We do not receive your password from these providers.
Your use of social login services is also governed by the respective provider’s privacy policies.
5. Cookies & Similar Technologies
MBKS News uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and Website functionality.
Cookies may include:
- Essential Cookies
- Functional Cookies
- Preference Cookies
- Analytics Cookies
- Advertising Cookies
- Session Cookies
- Security Cookies
- Performance Cookies
Cookies help us:
- remember login sessions;
- remember language preferences;
- improve Website performance;
- analyze visitor behavior;
- personalize content;
- measure advertising effectiveness;
- detect fraudulent activity.
You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, although doing so may affect certain Website features.
6. Analytics
MBKS News may use analytics services including:
- Google Analytics
- Google Search Console
- Google Tag Manager
- Search analytics tools
- Website performance tools
- Heatmap tools
- User experience analytics
These services help us understand:
- visitor trends;
- popular content;
- Website performance;
- audience demographics;
- device compatibility;
- traffic sources.
Analytics data is generally aggregated and used to improve our services.
7. Advertising Technologies
To support our journalism and operations, MBKS News may display advertisements through:
- Google AdSense
- Google Ad Manager
- Direct Advertisers
- Programmatic Advertising Networks
- Affiliate Networks
- Native Advertising Platforms
- Sponsored Content Platforms
Advertising providers may use cookies, pixels, or similar technologies to display relevant advertisements and measure campaign performance, subject to their own privacy policies.
8. Embedded Content
Our articles may contain embedded content from third-party platforms including:
- YouTube
- X (Twitter)
- Vimeo
- Google Maps
- Spotify
- Telegram
- Other publicly embeddable platforms
Embedded content behaves in the same manner as if you visited the respective third-party platform directly.
These providers may collect data, use cookies, or monitor your interaction with embedded content in accordance with their own privacy policies.
MBKS News does not control the privacy practices of third-party platforms.
9. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information collected to:
- provide our services;
- manage user accounts;
- process subscriptions;
- deliver e-paper and digital magazines;
- process purchases;
- verify journalist applications;
- review contributor submissions;
- publish user-generated content;
- personalize user experience;
- improve Website functionality;
- respond to inquiries;
- provide customer support;
- send newsletters;
- send subscription reminders;
- process payments;
- prevent fraud;
- detect security incidents;
- enforce our Terms & Conditions;
- comply with legal obligations;
- protect our legal rights;
- conduct internal research and analytics;
- improve editorial quality;
- maintain Website security;
- develop new products and services.
We process personal information only where we have an appropriate legal basis or legitimate business purpose under applicable law.
10. Legal Basis for Processing
Depending on your location and applicable law, MBKS News may process personal information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- your consent;
- performance of a contract;
- compliance with legal obligations;
- protection of vital interests;
- legitimate business interests;
- public interest where permitted by law.
11. Children’s Privacy
MBKS News is intended for a general audience.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children below the age permitted under applicable law without appropriate parental or guardian consent.
If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child in violation of applicable law, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information.
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12. Sharing of Information
MBKS News respects your privacy and does not sell your personal information to third parties.
However, we may share your information where necessary with:
- trusted technology service providers;
- payment gateway providers;
- cloud hosting providers;
- email service providers;
- customer support providers;
- analytics providers;
- advertising partners;
- social media integration providers;
- legal advisors;
- auditors;
- law enforcement authorities where legally required;
- regulatory authorities;
- government agencies;
- business partners providing services on our behalf.
Such third parties are expected to process personal information only for authorized purposes and in accordance with applicable laws and contractual obligations.
13. Third-Party Services
Our Website may integrate with various third-party services including, but not limited to:
- Google Login
- Google Analytics
- Google AdSense
- Google Ad Manager
- Google reCAPTCHA
- Google Maps
- YouTube
- X (formerly Twitter)
- WhatsApp Sharing
- Telegram Sharing
- Payment Gateway Providers
- Email Marketing Platforms
- Push Notification Services
- Customer Support Platforms
- CDN and Website Security Providers
Each third-party service operates under its own privacy policy and terms of use. MBKS News is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external services.
14. Payment Information
Payments made on MBKS News for subscriptions, e-paper, digital magazines, advertisements, memberships, journalist registration fees, event registrations, partner products, or other paid services are processed through secure third-party payment gateways.
MBKS News does not store complete credit card numbers, debit card numbers, UPI PINs, CVV numbers, internet banking passwords, or similar confidential financial credentials.
Payment processors may collect and process transaction information in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable financial regulations.
15. Newsletters & Marketing Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter or choose to receive promotional communications, we may send:
- breaking news alerts;
- daily or weekly newsletters;
- subscription reminders;
- promotional offers;
- event invitations;
- surveys;
- product announcements;
- magazine releases;
- e-paper notifications;
- service updates.
You may unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link provided in our communications or by contacting us.
Please note that we may still send important administrative or transactional communications related to your account or subscriptions.
16. Push Notifications
Where available, MBKS News may send browser or mobile push notifications regarding:
- breaking news;
- important announcements;
- subscription reminders;
- new magazine editions;
- e-paper availability;
- special reports;
- public interest alerts.
You may disable push notifications at any time through your browser or device settings.
17. Data Retention
MBKS News retains personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- provide our services;
- maintain user accounts;
- comply with legal obligations;
- resolve disputes;
- enforce our agreements;
- protect our legal rights;
- maintain business records;
- comply with taxation and accounting requirements.
Retention periods may vary depending upon the nature of the information and applicable legal requirements.
When personal information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to securely delete, anonymize, or archive it in accordance with applicable laws.
18. Data Security
MBKS News implements reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, loss, or destruction.
Security measures may include:
- SSL encryption;
- secure hosting infrastructure;
- firewall protection;
- malware monitoring;
- access controls;
- password encryption;
- backup systems;
- software updates;
- security monitoring.
Despite our efforts, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. Therefore, MBKS News cannot guarantee absolute security.
19. International Data Transfers
As a global digital news platform, MBKS News may engage service providers located in different countries.
Where personal information is transferred internationally, we take reasonable measures to ensure appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with applicable laws.
By using our Website, you acknowledge that your information may be processed or stored in jurisdictions outside your country of residence where permitted by law.
20. Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India)
Where applicable, MBKS News endeavors to process digital personal data in accordance with the provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, including applicable rules and future amendments.
Subject to applicable law, users may request:
- access to personal data;
- correction of inaccurate information;
- updating of information;
- deletion of eligible information;
- withdrawal of consent where processing is based on consent.
Certain requests may be declined where retention or processing is required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
21. GDPR Notice
For users located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, Switzerland, or other jurisdictions with similar privacy laws, MBKS News aims to respect applicable data protection rights where required.
Subject to applicable law, you may have rights including:
- access to your personal data;
- correction of inaccurate data;
- deletion of eligible data;
- restriction of processing;
- objection to certain processing activities;
- withdrawal of consent where applicable;
- data portability;
- lodging a complaint with the appropriate supervisory authority.
These rights may be subject to legal limitations and exceptions.
22. Your Privacy Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may request to:
- access your personal information;
- correct inaccurate information;
- update your profile;
- delete eligible personal information;
- restrict processing in certain circumstances;
- object to specific processing activities;
- withdraw consent where consent forms the legal basis of processing;
- close your account;
- receive information regarding our processing practices.
We may require reasonable verification of identity before processing certain requests.
23. Account Closure
You may request deletion or closure of your account by contacting MBKS News.
Upon receiving a verified request, we will take reasonable steps to delete or anonymize eligible personal information, unless retention is required for:
- legal compliance;
- fraud prevention;
- dispute resolution;
- tax obligations;
- contractual obligations;
- security purposes;
- enforcement of our Terms & Conditions.
24. Business Transfers
If MBKS News undergoes a merger, acquisition, restructuring, sale of assets, investment, or business transfer, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable legal requirements.
Users will be notified where required by law.
25. Legal Compliance
MBKS News may disclose personal information where reasonably necessary to:
- comply with applicable law;
- respond to lawful government requests;
- comply with court orders;
- respond to regulatory authorities;
- investigate fraud;
- enforce our legal rights;
- protect public safety;
- protect users;
- prevent illegal activity.
26. Links to Other Websites
The Website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties.
Once you leave MBKS News, this Privacy Policy no longer applies.
We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.
27. Changes to this Privacy Policy
MBKS News reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, services, legal requirements, or technological developments.
The revised version will be published on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Your continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
28. Contact Us
If you have any questions, requests, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, you may contact us using the details below:
MBKS News
Website: https://mbksnews.com/
Email: info@mbksnews.com
Alternate Email: mbksmuddhabundelkhandkasamacha@gmail.com
Please provide sufficient details in your communication so that we can appropriately review and respond to your request.
29. Related Legal Policies
For a complete understanding of your rights and obligations while using MBKS News, please also review our:
- Terms & Conditions
- Cookie Policy
- Disclaimer
- Editorial Policy
- Fact-Checking Policy
- Corrections Policy
- Community Guidelines
- Copyright Policy
- Refund & Cancellation Policy
- Subscription Policy
- Advertising Policy
- Shipping & Delivery Policy (where applicable)
- AI Content Disclosure Policy
- Accessibility Statement
Each of these policies forms an integral part of our legal framework and should be read together with this Privacy Policy.
30. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India.
Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Privacy Policy, the collection or processing of personal information, or your use of the Website shall, subject to applicable law, be governed by the laws of India.
Unless otherwise required by mandatory law, the competent courts located in Datia District, Madhya Pradesh, India, shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all such disputes.
31. Your Consent
By accessing or using https://mbksnews.com/, registering an account, subscribing to our services, submitting content, interacting with embedded media, using Google or social login, purchasing subscriptions, e-paper, magazines, partner products, or otherwise engaging with MBKS News, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, you should discontinue use of the Website and its services.
Note: For any dispute, legal jurisdiction will be the District Court, Datia, MP.
