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Privacy Policy

Navi Mumbai Talks
(Operated by ThatScoop IT Media Pvt. Ltd.)


Navi Mumbai Talks (“we”, “our”, “us”) is a digital media and civic information platform operated by ThatScoop IT Media Pvt. Ltd., an Indian company. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data when you use our website, mobile platforms, and advertising services.

This policy is written to comply with:

  • Facebook / Meta Advertising Policies (including Political & Social Issue Ads)

  • Information Technology Act, 2000 (India)

  • Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India)
     

1. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

A. Information you provide

When you:

  • Subscribe to newsletters

  • Sign petitions, surveys, or polls

  • Fill feedback or contact forms

  • Participate in campaigns or awareness drives

We may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • City or locality

  • Opinions or survey responses

  • Any information you voluntarily submit

B. Automatically collected data

When you visit our website or interact with our ads:

  • IP address

  • Device type

  • Browser type

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Referring websites

  • Cookies and tracking pixels (including Meta Pixel)


2. How We Use Your Information

Your data may be used for:

  • Publishing and delivering local news

  • Civic engagement and awareness campaigns

  • Opinion polls and public interest research

  • Email or WhatsApp updates

  • Showing relevant content and advertisements

  • Improving website performance

  • Measuring ad effectiveness (including Meta ads)

We do not sell personal data to third parties.


3. Political & Social Issue Advertising Compliance

Navi Mumbai Talks may run advertisements on Facebook, Instagram and other platforms related to:

  • Elections

  • Political candidates

  • Government policies

  • Public issues

  • Social causes

  • Civic engagement

For these purposes:

  • We may use Meta Pixel and similar tools for ad measurement

  • We may build audiences based on:

    • Website visits

    • Newsletter signups

    • Campaign interactions

We DO NOT:

  • Use sensitive personal data (religion, caste, health, etc.)

  • Create political profiles of individuals

  • Sell or share political opinions with any party or advertiser

All data usage follows Meta’s Political Ads Data Policy.


4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use:

  • Cookies

  • Meta Pixel

  • Google Analytics

  • Similar tracking tools

These help us:

  • Understand user behavior

  • Improve content

  • Run relevant ads

You can disable cookies in your browser at any time.


5. Who We Share Data With

We may share limited data with:

  • Meta (Facebook & Instagram)

  • Google

  • Email and SMS service providers

  • Website hosting partners

  • Legal or regulatory authorities when required

These partners are bound by confidentiality and data-protection agreements.

6. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely using:

  • Encrypted servers

  • Firewall protection

  • Restricted access

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from misuse, loss, or unauthorized access.


7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your data

  • Request correction

  • Request deletion

  • Withdraw consent

  • Opt-out of marketing messages

To do so, email us at:
privacy@navimumbaitalks.com


8. Data Retention

We keep data only as long as:

  • Required for its intended purpose

  • Required by law

Political campaign data is deleted or anonymized once no longer required.


9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18 years of age.


10. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All updates will be posted on this page.


11. Contact Details

For any privacy concerns:

ThatScoop IT Media Pvt. Ltd.
Owner of Navi Mumbai Talks
Email: privacy@navimumbaitalks.com
Website: www.navimumbaitalks.com

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