Effective Date: February 1, 2026
Last Updated: February 4, 2026

Unite4India (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://unite4india.com. We are a non-commercial news and journalism platform dedicated to covering social issues affecting India. Your privacy matters to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Newsletter Signups: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and, optionally, your name.
  • Contact Forms: If you reach out to us via email or a contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
  • Comments: If you leave a comment on an article, we collect the name, email address, and website URL you provide, along with your comment text.

Information Collected Automatically

  • Analytics Data: We use privacy-focused analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This may include pages visited, time spent on pages, referring websites, browser type, device type, and approximate geographic location (country or region level only).
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. See Section 4 below for details.
  • Server Logs: Like most websites, our hosting servers automatically collect standard log information, including your IP address, browser type, and the pages you request.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Content Improvement: Analytics data helps us understand which topics resonate with our readers, allowing us to improve our journalism and editorial decisions.
  • Newsletter Delivery: Your email address is used solely to send you the newsletters you have subscribed to, including updates on new articles and important social issues.
  • Website Functionality: Cookies help us ensure the website works properly and remember your preferences.
  • Communication: If you contact us, we use your information to respond to your inquiries.
  • Analytics and Performance: We analyze aggregated, non-personal data to monitor website performance and improve user experience.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. Unite4India is a non-commercial platform, and we do not use your data for advertising or commercial profiling.

3. Third-Party Services

We use a limited number of third-party services to operate our website. These services may collect data as described below:

  • Analytics: We may use Google Analytics or a privacy-focused alternative such as Plausible Analytics to track website usage. These tools collect anonymized or aggregated data about how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics may use cookies and is governed by Google’s Privacy Policy. If we use Plausible, no cookies are set and no personal data is collected.
  • Email Service Provider: We use a third-party email service provider to manage and deliver our newsletters. Your email address and name (if provided) are shared with this provider solely for the purpose of sending newsletters. The provider is contractually obligated to protect your data.
  • Hosting Provider: Our website is hosted by a third-party provider that may collect server logs as part of standard operations.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation and security. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
  • Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymous usage data. You can opt out of analytics cookies through your browser settings or through our cookie consent mechanism.
  • Preference Cookies: These remember your choices (such as dark mode or language preferences) to provide a more personalized experience.

Managing Cookies: You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Newsletter Subscribers: Your email address is retained until you unsubscribe. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in every newsletter.
  • Contact Inquiries: Messages and related information are retained for up to 12 months after the inquiry is resolved.
  • Comments: Comments and associated data are retained for the lifetime of the article unless you request deletion.
  • Analytics Data: Aggregated analytics data may be retained indefinitely, as it does not identify individual users.
  • Server Logs: Server logs are typically retained for up to 90 days.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Correction: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Right to Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data. We will comply unless we are legally required to retain it.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have given consent for data processing (such as subscribing to our newsletter), you can withdraw it at any time.
  • Right to Data Portability: Where applicable, you can request your data in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7. Children’s Privacy

Unite4India does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. Our website content is intended for a general adult audience. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take immediate steps to delete that information. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include using HTTPS encryption across our website and restricting access to personal data to authorized personnel only. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Compliance with Indian Law

Unite4India is based in India and operates in compliance with applicable Indian laws, including:

  • Information Technology Act, 2000: We comply with the provisions of the IT Act regarding the collection, storage, and processing of electronic data.
  • Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011: We implement reasonable security practices to protect sensitive personal data as defined under these rules.

We are committed to fulfilling our obligations under these regulations and will update our practices as Indian data protection laws evolve.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify newsletter subscribers via email. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://unite4india.com

This Privacy Policy was last updated on February 4, 2026.