Privacy Policy, Terms and Conditions

Who we are

Our website address is: https://bharasalive.in

Welcome to Bharasa, a bilingual digital news platform published from Bhubaneswar, Odisha, operating through:

• https://bharasalive.in (Odia)
• https://bharasalive.com (English)

By accessing or using our websites, mobile interfaces, or any associated digital services (collectively referred to as the “Platform”), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please discontinue use of the Platform.

1. Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect personal information when you:

• Leave comments on articles
• Contact us through email or forms
• Register or create a user account (if enabled)

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Website (if provided)
• Any content you submit voluntarily

b) Automatically Collected Information

When you visit Bharasa websites, certain non-personal data may be collected automatically, such as:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent on the site

This data helps us improve site performance, security, and user experience.

2. Comments and User Interaction

When visitors leave comments:

• We collect the details entered in the comment form
• IP address and browser information are logged for security and spam prevention

Once approved, comments and the associated display name are visible publicly.

If you use a third-party avatar service (such as Gravatar), an anonymized identifier generated from your email address may be shared with that service solely to display your profile image. Bharasa does not control third-party avatar services.

3. Media Uploads

If you upload images or other media to our website:

• Please avoid uploading files containing embedded location data (EXIF GPS)
• Visitors may be able to download and view metadata from publicly available images

Bharasa is not responsible for personal information embedded in uploaded media.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Bharasa uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience.

Cookies may be used for:

• Remembering user preferences
• Saving comment details (name, email, website) for convenience
• Managing login sessions (if applicable)
• Improving website functionality and analytics

Cookie Duration

• Comment cookies: stored for up to one year
• Login cookies: typically valid for two days
• “Remember Me” option: up to two weeks
• Article editing cookies: expire within 24 hours

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not function properly.

5. Embedded Content from External Websites

Articles published on Bharasa may contain embedded content such as:

• Videos
• Images
• Social media posts
• External articles

Embedded content behaves the same way as if you visited the third-party website directly. These external platforms may:

• Collect data about you
• Use cookies
• Track your interaction with embedded content

Bharasa has no control over the privacy practices of third-party websites.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent personal data to third parties.

However, limited data may be shared:

• For security purposes (e.g., IP address included in password reset emails)
• To comply with legal obligations or lawful government requests
• To protect the rights, safety, and integrity of Bharasa and its users

7. Data Retention

• Comments and related metadata are stored indefinitely to enable seamless discussion and moderation
• Registered user information (if applicable) is stored as long as the account remains active

Users may request deletion or modification of their data, subject to legal and administrative requirements.

8. Your Rights Over Your Data

You have the right to:

• Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your personal information
• Withdraw consent where applicable

Requests may be declined if data must be retained for legal, security, or administrative reasons.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to safeguard your information against:

• Unauthorized access
• Data misuse
• Loss or alteration

However, no digital platform can guarantee complete security.

10. Children’s Information

Bharasa does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If such data is discovered, it will be removed promptly.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

Continued use of the website after updates indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or data-related requests, please contact:

Bharasa Online News Portal
📧 Email: bharasalive@gmail.com
🌐 Websites:

• English: https://bharasalive.com
• Odia: https://bharasalive.in

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Terms and Conditions

Welcome to Bharasa, a bilingual digital news platform published from Bhubaneswar, Odisha, operating through:

• https://bharasalive.com (English)
• https://bharasalive.in (Odia)

By accessing or using our websites, mobile interfaces, or any associated digital services (collectively referred to as the “Platform”), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please discontinue use of the Platform.

1. Nature of the Platform

Bharasa is an independent digital news portal that publishes news, views, features, analysis, and informational content in Odia and English. The content is provided for general information and public awareness purposes only.

2. Eligibility to Use

By using this Platform, you confirm that:

• You are legally capable of entering into a binding agreement under applicable Indian law.
• You will use the Platform only for lawful purposes.

If you are accessing the Platform on behalf of an organization, you confirm that you are authorized to do so.

3. Content Ownership and Intellectual Property

All original content published on Bharasa, including but not limited to text, headlines, graphics, logos, videos, audio, layout, and design, is the intellectual property of Bharasa unless otherwise stated.

You may:

• Read and share links to our content for personal, non-commercial use.

You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, republish, modify, translate, distribute, or commercially exploit any content without prior written permission from Bharasa.

Unauthorized use of content may result in legal action under applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

4. User Conduct

While accessing or interacting with the Platform, users agree not to:

• Post or transmit unlawful, defamatory, abusive, misleading, or obscene material.
• Attempt to disrupt or compromise the security or functioning of the Platform.
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access or collect data without permission.

Bharasa reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to users who violate these terms.

5. Accuracy of Information

Bharasa strives to ensure that all published content is accurate, fair, and verified. However:

• News content may change as events develop.
• Errors or omissions may occur despite editorial checks.

Bharasa does not guarantee absolute accuracy or completeness of all information and shall not be held liable for decisions made based on published content.

6. Opinions and External Contributions

Views and opinions expressed in articles, columns, interviews, or comments are those of the respective authors or speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official views of Bharasa.

Bharasa is not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of user-generated or third-party content.

7. External Links

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services for reference or convenience. Bharasa:

• Does not control or endorse external websites.
• Is not responsible for their content, policies, or practices.

Users access third-party links at their own discretion and risk.

8. Advertisements and Google AdSense

Bharasa displays advertisements, including those served by Google AdSense and other third-party advertising networks.

By using the Platform, you acknowledge that:

• Advertisements may be personalized or non-personalized based on user interests, cookies, or contextual data.
• Advertisers are solely responsible for the content of their advertisements.
• Bharasa does not endorse any advertised products or services.

Interaction with advertisements, including purchases or inquiries, is strictly between the user and the advertiser.

9. Cookies and Data Usage

Bharasa may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve user experience
• Analyze traffic and performance
• Serve relevant advertisements

By continuing to use the Platform, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with applicable laws. Users may manage or disable cookies through their browser settings.

10. Privacy

User privacy is important to Bharasa. Personal information, if collected, is handled responsibly and used only for legitimate purposes such as communication, analytics, and service improvement.

Bharasa does not sell personal data to third parties. For detailed information, users are encouraged to refer to the Privacy Policy (where applicable).

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• Bharasa shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of or inability to use the Platform.
• This includes, but is not limited to, loss of data, revenue, or reputation.

Use of the Platform is entirely at the user’s own risk.

12. Indemnification

Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless Bharasa, its editors, publishers, contributors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

• Violation of these Terms
• Misuse of the Platform
• Infringement of third-party rights

13. Changes to Terms and Conditions

Bharasa reserves the right to revise or update these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the Platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Users are encouraged to review this page periodically.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India.

Any disputes arising out of or related to the use of the Platform shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

15. Contact Information

For queries, clarifications, or legal concerns related to these Terms and Conditions, you may contact the Bharasa editorial team through the official contact details published on the Platform.

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