Last Updated: August 2026

1. Information We Collect

Rayalaseema News ("we", "our") collects the following information when you visit our website:

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, browser type, device information, IP address
  • Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for analytics and advertising
  • Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address or WhatsApp number when you subscribe
  • Comments: Name and content when you post comments

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and improve our news service
  • To analyze website traffic and user behavior (Google Analytics)
  • To display relevant advertisements (Google AdSense)
  • To send breaking news alerts and newsletters

3. Cookies

We use cookies for:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site
  • Advertising Cookies: Google AdSense to display relevant ads

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Google Analytics - for website analytics
  • Google AdSense - for advertising
  • OneSignal - for push notifications

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data.

6. Your Rights (Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023)

As a Data Principal under India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you have the right to:

  • Access a summary of the personal data we hold about you and how it is processed
  • Request correction or erasure of your personal data
  • Withdraw consent for processing at any time
  • Nominate a person to exercise these rights on your behalf
  • Opt-out of marketing communications and disable cookies through your browser

Data requests are acknowledged within 72 hours and fulfilled within 30 days.

7. Grievance Officer

In accordance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, the Grievance Officer for this website can be reached at:

Email: grievance@rayalaseemanews.com
Complaints are acknowledged within 36 hours and resolved within 15 days, as the Rules require.

8. Contact Us

For privacy-related queries, contact us at: privacy@rayalaseemanews.com