Last Updated: 17/ 09/ 2026
Beyond X News (“we,” “us,” “our”) is a digital news platform owned and operated by Beyond Smart Cities Private Limited, a company incorporated in India with its registered office in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with our content.
By accessing or using Beyond X News, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
a) Information You Provide to Us
- Name, email address, and contact details (e.g., when subscribing to newsletters, contacting us, or registering for events)
- Payment and billing information (for advertising, sponsorship, or premium services, where applicable)
- Content you submit (comments, feedback, article contributions, or media)
b) Information Collected Automatically
- IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on site, referring URLs, and browsing behavior
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5 below)
c) Information from Third Parties
- Data from social media platforms if you interact with us via those channels
- Information from advertising partners and analytics providers
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Deliver, operate, and improve our news content and website functionality
- Send newsletters, updates, and marketing communications (with your consent, where required)
- Respond to inquiries, feedback, and customer support requests
- Manage advertising, sponsorship, and partnership relationships
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior to improve user experience
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use
- Prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
3. Legal Basis for Processing (Under Indian Law)
We process your personal data in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) and other applicable Indian laws, relying on one or more of the following grounds:
- Your consent, which you may withdraw at any time
- Performance of a contract or service you have requested
- Compliance with a legal obligation
- Legitimate business purposes, where permitted under law
4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Service providers who help us operate our website, email systems, analytics, or payment processing
- Advertising and sponsorship partners, only in aggregated or anonymized form unless you have separately consented
- Legal and regulatory authorities, where required by law, court order, or to protect our rights
- Business transfers, in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets involving Beyond Smart Cities Private Limited
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Beyond X News uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
- Deliver relevant advertising
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functionalities.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law, whichever is longer.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights
Under the DPDPA and applicable Indian data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or updating of inaccurate data
- Withdraw consent for processing, where consent is the basis
- Request erasure of your data, subject to legal exceptions
- Lodge a grievance with our Grievance Officer (see Section 11) or the relevant Data Protection Board of India
9. Children’s Privacy
Beyond X News is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take steps to delete it.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
11. Grievance Officer
In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and rules made thereunder, the details of our Grievance Officer are as follows:
Name: Rajeshwari Pawar
Beyond Smart Cities Private Limited
Address: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Email: privacy@beyondsmartcities.in
Response Timeline: Complaints will be acknowledged within 24 hours and resolved within 15 days, as required under applicable law.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of Beyond X News after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
Beyond Smart Cities Private Limited
Beyond X News
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Email: info@beyondsmartcities.in
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