Your information, our responsibility

Privacy Policy

The News 24 respects the privacy of its readers, visitors, subscribers, and users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit or interact with thenews24.com, our mobile applications, digital platforms, social media channels, and other services operated by The News 24.

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Policy noticeSubject to updates

By accessing or using our website or services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the practices described below.

Transparent collection

We explain the information we collect and the sources from which it may be obtained.

Responsible use

Information is used to operate, improve, protect, and support our services.

Your choices

You may manage cookies, subscriptions, advertising preferences, and information requests.

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Information we may collect

Depending on how you interact with our services, we may collect the following categories of information:

Information you provide

You may voluntarily provide information such as your name, email address, phone number, or other details when you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, participate in surveys, contests, campaigns, or otherwise communicate with us.

Technical and usage information

When you access our website, certain technical information may automatically be recorded, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, language preference, approximate location, referral source, and date and time of access.

We may also collect information about how you use our website, including pages viewed, articles accessed, time spent on particular pages, search activity, interactions with content, advertisements, links, and other website features.

The News 24 may use cookies, pixels, web beacons, local storage, and similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand visitor behavior, measure traffic, remember preferences, and support advertising services.

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Sources of information

Information may be obtained through:

  • Information directly submitted by users.
  • Automatic technologies such as cookies and analytics tools.
  • Newsletter subscriptions and communication forms.
  • Comments, feedback, surveys, contests, and promotional activities.
  • Social media integrations and interactions.
  • Third-party advertising and analytics providers.

You may control or disable certain cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect some features of the website.

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How we use information

Information collected by The News 24 may be used to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve our website and digital services.
  • Provide news, information, and other requested services.
  • Understand audience interests and improve editorial and user experience.
  • Analyze website traffic and content performance.
  • Personalize certain aspects of the website.
  • Deliver or measure relevant advertising.
  • Send newsletters, updates, notifications, or promotional communications where permitted.
  • Respond to questions, complaints, and other communications.
  • Detect, investigate, and prevent fraud, abuse, security incidents, or unauthorized activities.
  • Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
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Cookies and similar technologies

Cookies are small data files stored on a user's device when visiting a website. The News 24 may use cookies for essential website functions, analytics, audience measurement, preferences, and advertising purposes.

Some third-party services used on our website may independently place cookies or similar technologies on your device. These third parties operate according to their own privacy policies.

Users can manage cookies through their browser settings and may choose to block or delete them. Certain website functions may not work properly if all cookies are disabled.

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Analytics and advertising

Analytics services

We may use third-party analytics services, including services such as Google Analytics, to understand how visitors interact with our website.

These services may collect information such as device information, IP-related data, browser information, pages visited, and interaction patterns. Such providers may process information according to their own terms and privacy policies.

Advertising services

The News 24 may display advertisements provided by third-party advertising companies or advertising networks.

These providers may use cookies, pixels, or other technologies to understand users' interests and provide or measure advertisements. We do not control the information practices of independent advertising providers.

Where applicable, users may manage personalized advertising preferences through the settings provided by the relevant advertising platform.

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Information sharing and disclosure

The News 24 does not sell or rent users' personal information as a commercial product.

Information may, however, be disclosed when reasonably necessary to:

  • Service providers assisting us with website operations, hosting, analytics, communication, or advertising.
  • Professional advisers and technology partners.
  • Government authorities or law-enforcement agencies where disclosure is required by applicable law.
  • Protect our rights, property, users, employees, or the security of our services.
  • Investigate fraud, abuse, security incidents, or unlawful activity.
  • Comply with legal obligations, court orders, or regulatory requirements.

Any information shared for legitimate operational purposes will be handled in accordance with applicable obligations.

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External links and security

External services

Our website may contain links to external websites, applications, social media platforms, advertisements, or other third-party services.

The News 24 does not control the privacy practices, security, content, or policies of those external services. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of third-party websites before providing personal information.

Information security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Therefore, users should exercise appropriate caution when sharing personal information online.

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Data retention and children

Data retention

We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including providing services, maintaining records, fulfilling legal obligations, resolving disputes, preventing abuse, and protecting our legitimate interests.

Certain information may remain in backup systems or records for a reasonable period after deletion where required for legal, security, or operational purposes.

Children's privacy

Our services are intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly seek to collect unnecessary personal information from children.

If a parent or legal guardian believes that a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate consent, they may contact us so that the matter can be reviewed and, where appropriate, the information can be removed.

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Your choices

Users may have the following choices depending on the service being used:

  • Adjust browser settings to manage cookies.
  • Unsubscribe from promotional or newsletter emails using the unsubscribe option provided.
  • Contact us regarding personal information submitted directly to The News 24.
  • Manage advertising personalization through relevant third-party advertising settings.

Some communications related to essential services, security, or legal matters may not be subject to marketing unsubscribe options.

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International data transfers

If you access The News 24 from outside Bangladesh, your information may be processed in Bangladesh or in another jurisdiction where our service providers operate.

By using our services, you acknowledge that information may be transferred, stored, or processed in accordance with applicable law and this Privacy Policy.

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Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, technology, legal requirements, or operational practices.

Any updated version will be published on this website with a revised effective or updated date. Continued use of our services after an update constitutes acknowledgment of the revised policy.

Privacy-related request or question?

Contact The News 24

For questions, concerns, privacy-related requests, or other inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

The News 24
Website: thenews24.com
Email: [email protected]
Address: Floor: 08, House: 21, Road: 01, Block: A, Mohanagar Project, Hatirjheel, Dhaka-1219