Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy — PublicSootr

Effective Date: October 2025
Website: https://publicsootr.com
Contact Email: publicsootr@gmail.com
Address: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

1. Introduction

Welcome to PublicSootr, an independent journalism platform founded by Niraj Kumar Mishra, a journalist dedicated to truth, transparency, and people-centered reporting.

Your privacy is not just important to us — it’s a responsibility we deeply value. In a world where information flows faster than ever, protecting your personal data and respecting your trust is at the heart of what we do.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with our website. By using our platform, you agree to the practices described below.

We encourage you to read this policy carefully so that you fully understand your rights and our responsibilities.

2. Information We Collect

When you use PublicSootr, we may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

We may collect personal details such as your:

Full Name
Email Address
Contact Information
Location (only if voluntarily shared)
Any messages, feedback, or story submissions you send to us

You provide this information directly when you contact us via email, submit forms, or engage with interactive features on our website.

b. Non-Personal (Automatic) Information

Whenever you visit our website, certain information is automatically collected, including:

Your IP address
Browser type and version
Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
Operating system
Pages visited and duration of visit
Referring website links

This helps us analyze trends, improve our site’s performance, and understand how users engage with our content.

3. How We Use Your Information

At PublicSootr, we never sell, rent, or misuse your personal data. We use your information in the following ethical and transparent ways:

To communicate with you about inquiries, feedback, or collaborations.
To improve our website content, structure, and user experience.
To send newsletters or updates (only if you opt-in).
To ensure website security and prevent fraudulent activity.
To analyze site traffic and understand reader preferences.

Your trust is our greatest asset — we use your data solely to enhance your experience and strengthen our journalism.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies — small text files stored on your browser — to personalize your experience.
Cookies help us remember your preferences and understand how visitors navigate our website.

You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings. However, some parts of the website may not function optimally without them.

We may also use third-party analytics tools (like Google Analytics) to gather non-personal data about visitor behavior. These tools operate under their own privacy policies.

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We value privacy and independence, both in journalism and in user data handling.
We do not share your personal information with advertisers, data brokers, or unauthorized third parties.

However, we may share limited data with:

Service providers who help maintain our website (like hosting or analytics tools).
Law enforcement authorities, if required by law or to protect against misuse or harm.

Every external service we work with must adhere to strict data protection standards.

6. Data Security

We take your privacy seriously. PublicSootr employs standard security measures such as:

Secure server environments
Data encryption (where applicable)
Limited internal access to personal data
Regular system updates and security monitoring

While no online platform can guarantee 100% security, we continuously strive to keep your information protected from unauthorized access or misuse.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have full control over your personal information.
At any time, you may:

Request access to your data.
Ask us to correct or update inaccurate details.
Request deletion of your personal information.
Withdraw consent for newsletters or promotional emails.

To exercise these rights, simply write to us at publicsootr@gmail.com — we will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

8. Children’s Privacy

PublicSootr does not knowingly collect or store information from children under the age of 13.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal data, please contact us. We will promptly remove such information from our records.

9. External Links

Our articles or pages may contain links to other websites or platforms for reference.
Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any information.

10. Updates to This Policy

As our platform evolves, we may occasionally update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our operations, technology, or legal requirements.
When we do, we will post the new policy on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”

We encourage you to check this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

11. Our Promise

At PublicSootr, privacy is not a checkbox — it’s a commitment.
We understand that our readers share their thoughts, stories, and sometimes even their vulnerabilities with us. Protecting that trust is central to our mission.

Our journalism is built on truth, and our privacy practices are built on respect.
Every visitor, every reader, every contributor matters to us — not as data points, but as individuals with voices worth protecting.