Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 6, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Kokthum The News ("Kokthum", "we", "our", "us") collects, uses, discloses, and protects information when you visit www.kokthum.com and related services (the "Service"). By using the Service, you agree to this Policy.

1. Information we collect

Information you provide

We may collect information you voluntarily submit, such as your name and email address when you contact us, subscribe to notifications, participate in polls, or submit feedback.

Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, we and our service providers may automatically collect:

  • IP address and approximate location
  • Browser type, device type, and operating system
  • Pages viewed, referring URLs, and time spent on pages
  • Cookie identifiers and similar technologies

2. How we use information

We use collected information to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the website
  • Publish and distribute news content
  • Analyse traffic and audience trends (via Google Analytics)
  • Deliver and measure advertising (via Google AdSense and partners)
  • Send push notifications if you opt in
  • Respond to enquiries and correction requests
  • Detect fraud, abuse, and security incidents
  • Comply with applicable law

3. Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for essential site functions, preferences (such as dark mode), analytics, social sharing, and advertising. See our Cookie Policy for details.

Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics (Google LLC) to understand how visitors use our site. Google may collect data according to its own privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. You may opt out of personalised advertising at Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.

4. Legal basis (where applicable)

We process personal data where necessary to provide the Service, based on legitimate interests (such as analytics and security), with your consent (such as cookies and notifications), or to comply with legal obligations.

5. Sharing of information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data with:

  • Hosting and cloud infrastructure providers
  • Analytics and advertising partners (including Google)
  • Push notification services (if you subscribe)
  • Law enforcement when required by law

6. Data retention

We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, unless a longer period is required by law.

7. Your rights and choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data. You can manage cookies in your browser settings and decline non-essential cookies via our cookie banner. To exercise privacy rights, contact [email protected].

8. Children's privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. International transfers

Your information may be processed in India and in countries where our service providers operate, with appropriate safeguards.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

11. Contact us

Kokthum The News
HGB Road, Agartala, West Tripura – 799001, India
Email: [email protected]