1. Introduction

ICBI News Channel ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of its users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, www.icbilive.com (the "Site"), and use our services. We adhere to the guidelines provided by the Digital Media Wing, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, regarding the collection and handling of personal data.  

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information from you:

• Personal Information:
• Information you provide directly, such as your name, email address, and contact details, when you subscribe to our newsletter, create an account, or submit comments.
• Information you provide when participating in surveys or contests.
• Usage Information:
• Information about how you use our Site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates and times of your visits. 
• Data collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies.
• Device Information:
• Information about the device you use to access our Site, including device type, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
• Comments and User-Generated Content:
• Information you provide when posting comments, engaging in discussions, or submitting other content on our Site.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our Site and services.
• To personalize your experience and provide content tailored to your interests.
• To communicate with you, including sending newsletters, updates, and promotional materials.  
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.  
• To analyze Site usage and improve our services.
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and conditions.
• To moderate user comments, and prevent spam or abuse.
• To provide data to authorized government agencies as per legal requirements.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Site.  

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in providing and maintaining our Site and services.
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to comply with legal processes, we may disclose your information to government agencies or law enforcement.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
• With your consent: We may share your information with third parties when you provide consent.  

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.  

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.  

8. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:  

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can request to correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.  
• Deletion: You can request to delete your personal information, subject to legal limitations.  
• Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal information.  
• Withdrawal of Consent: If we rely on your consent to process your information, you can withdraw your consent at any time.  

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the contact information provided below.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it.  

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. Your continued use of our Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.  

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at icbinewschannel@gmail.com