Welcome to BCF News (https://bcfnews.com).
Your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.
Who We Are
BCF News is a digital news platform with the tagline *“Bulletin in 1 Minute”, delivering news in under 100 words. We are associated with *Awadh Post newspaper (RNI No. UPHIN/2023/88818) and registered under Udyam MSME (No. UDYAM-UP-70-0028278).
For any privacy-related queries, you can contact us at:
📧 [email protected]
Information We Collect
We do not require user sign-up or account creation.
However, we may collect:
- Voluntary information: If you submit news, comments, or feedback.
- Technical information: IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited (via Google Analytics).
- Push notification preferences: When you subscribe via OneSignal.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data to:
- Deliver news and website content efficiently.
- Improve site performance and user experience.
- Detect spam and protect our platform (via WPDiscuz & spam protection tools).
- Analyze traffic trends using Google Analytics.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with advertisers or third parties for marketing purposes.
Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Website functionality.
- Analytics and performance measurement (Google Analytics).
- Remembering your push notification subscription preferences.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.
Comments & Likes
- Comments: Managed via the WPDiscuz plugin, with spam detection enabled. Your name, comment, and IP may be stored for moderation and security.
- Likes: Powered by the WP ULike plugin, which stores basic interaction data for analytics purposes.
Push Notifications
We use OneSignal to send push notifications when new content is published. You can unsubscribe anytime via your browser’s notification
Freelance News Submissions
Freelance journalists can submit news for publication. All submissions are reviewed by our editorial team before publishing.
Third-Party Links
Our website may link to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
Data Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of data.
Your Rights
ou have the right to:
- Request a copy of your stored personal data.
- Ask us to delete your personal data (if applicable).
- Withdraw consent for push notifications or cookies.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with the “Last Updated” date.
Additional Privacy Information for EEA & UK Users
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom (UK), the following additional terms apply to how BCF News processes your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK Data Protection Act 2018.
. Your Rights Under GDPR/UK Law
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Ask us to correct or update inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of your personal data.
- Withdraw your consent to data processing at any time.
- Object to certain types of data processing.
- Request that we limit how we process your data.
To exercise these rights, email us at: [email protected].
We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Your consent – for example, when you subscribe to push notifications via OneSignal.
- Legitimate interests – such as improving our website, protecting against spam, and analyzing traffic trends.
- Legal obligations – where required by applicable laws.
Data Storage and Transfers
We store your data primarily on servers located in *India. However, we also use Cloudflare CDN, which may process and temporarily store data on servers located in multiple countries to ensure faster website delivery.
We take measures to ensure that any such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.
Retention of Data
We keep personal data only for as long as it is necessary for the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Children’s Privacy
If you are under 16 years old in the EEA/UK, you must obtain permission from your parent or guardian before using our website or providing any personal data.
Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA) in the EEA or the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Contact Us
For privacy-related concerns:
📧 [email protected]