NDTV Convergence Limited Privacy Policy

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FIRST SEEN 2026-08-18 · VERSION 20260818_rev01 · FIRST CAPTURED VERSION

What changed, in plain language

NDTV completely rewrote its privacy policy. The new version is longer and clearer about your rights under India's DPDP Act, but it also expands what NDTV collects and who it shares with. The biggest new item is "data enrichment": NDTV now buys or pulls extra information about you from data brokers, social media, professional networking sites, business directories and marketing partners, and merges it with what it already has about you — partly to make advertising work better. It also now collects your email open and click behavior, your viewing and purchase history, and data about you from third-party websites that use NDTV's pixels and cookies. Sharing now explicitly includes advertising and marketing partners, event sponsors and vendors, and it can send your data outside India. On the plus side, you get a named Data Protection Officer, a real list of rights (access, correction, deletion, nominating someone), a one-email way to withdraw consent, and a clear escalation path to the Data Protection Board of India.

Changes that may affect you

NDTV now tracks whether you open its emails and what you clickMATERIAL
DATA COLLECTION

This is new. Invisible tracking pixels in NDTV emails can report back when you open a message, when, and which links you tap. That reveals your reading habits and roughly when and where you check mail.

“Email Communications: We may collect information regarding users' interactions with our emails, such as email delivery status, email opens, link clicks, and communication preferences, where supported by the user's device and applicable laws.”

What you can do — Turn off automatic image loading in your email app to block most open-tracking pixels.

NDTV now pulls extra data about you from brokers and social media and merges it with your profileSERIOUS
DATA COLLECTION

This is new. NDTV can now go get information about you from places you never gave it to — public databases, professional networking sites like LinkedIn, business directories, event organizers, social media, marketing partners and commercial data providers — and attach it to your existing profile. That means NDTV can know more about you than what you typed into its site, and you have no visibility into what was added or where it came from.

“Data Enrichment Information: information obtained from publicly available sources, professional networking platforms, business directories, event organizers, social media platforms, marketing partners, data providers, or other third parties, where permitted by law.”

What you can do — Email DataProtection@ndtv.com to withdraw consent for data enrichment, and use your Right to Access to ask for a summary of your data and the list of third parties it has been shared with.

Your enriched profile is shared with advertising partners to target adsSERIOUS
DATA SHARING

The new purpose chart adds a row where your existing data, marketing IDs and demographic details are combined with partner-supplied information and shared with advertising partners to measure and improve ad targeting. The old policy shared analytics and ad-network data, but did not describe building an enriched advertising profile from bought-in data.

“| Data enrichment, audience insights and advertising effectiveness | Existing user data, marketing identifiers, demographic information, public and partner-provided information | Consent | Until consent withdrawal or purpose completion | Affiliates, advertising partners, service providers |”

What you can do — Email DataProtection@ndtv.com to withdraw consent for data enrichment and advertising personalization, and block advertising cookies in your browser settings.

More types of companies can now receive your dataMATERIAL
DATA SHARING

The sharing list grew to explicitly name marketing and advertising partners, event management and event technology vendors, event sponsors, data enrichment firms, and consultants. More hands on your data means more places it can leak or be reused.

“- Marketing, advertising, and communication partners;”
NDTV can now learn about you from other websites that carry its pixelsMATERIAL
DATA COLLECTION

This is new. If you visit a completely different site that runs NDTV's ads, pixels or integrations, NDTV may receive information about that visit. Your browsing beyond NDTV's own pages can feed its profile of you.

“Third-Party Websites and Technologies: We may receive information when users interact with third-party websites, applications, or services that use our technologies, advertisements, pixels, cookies, or have integrated services with us.”

What you can do — Block third-party cookies and use tracker-blocking in your browser.

Your viewing history and purchases are now explicitly collectedMATERIAL
DATA COLLECTION

The new policy names purchases, subscriptions, what content you consume, viewing history and engagement patterns as things it collects. Reading history at a news site can reveal your politics, health worries and finances.

“Transaction and Usage Activities: We may collect information relating to purchases, subscriptions, content consumption, viewing history, engagement patterns, preferences, and other activities performed on our platforms.”
Your data can now be sent outside IndiaMATERIAL
DATA SHARING

This is new. NDTV can move your data to affiliates and vendors in other countries. It promises safeguards and says it will only use countries India permits, but once data sits abroad, the protections and the authorities you can complain to may be weaker than at home.

“We may transfer personal data outside India to our affiliates, service providers, business partners, or data processors located in jurisdictions permitted under applicable law.”
Business and vendor contact data kept up to 7 years after the relationship endsMATERIAL
DATA RETENTION

The old policy gave no numbers. The new chart sets a 7-year window for business partner and vendor records, which include payment, purchase order, credit information, and photos or videos. If you have dealt with NDTV as a vendor or partner, expect that file to sit there for years after you stop working together.

“| Business partner/vendor relationship management | Name, email, phone, business address, payment and PO information, credit information, photos/videos | Contractual necessity; legitimate interests; legal obligations | Up to 7 years after relationship ends | Affiliates, service providers, business partners, authorities, auditors |”
Simply keeping using the site now counts as accepting any future policy changeMATERIAL
UNILATERAL CHANGES

NDTV will post updates on its website and treat your continued use as agreement. The old version had the same idea but added "to the extent permitted under applicable law" — that safety valve is gone, and there is still no promise to email you when something important changes.

“Your continued use of our services after any updates to the privacy notice will be considered as your acceptance of those changes.”

What you can do — Check the privacy policy page from time to time, since NDTV will not necessarily notify you of changes.

Continuing to browse counts as agreeing to cookiesMINOR
USER OBLIGATIONS

Rather than asking you to click accept, the policy says that just continuing to use the site means you consent to its cookies, including advertising cookies. Your only real control is your browser settings.

“By continuing to use our website, users consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.”

What you can do — Manage or block cookies in your browser settings if you do not want advertising cookies.

Key links and details are missing or unfinishedMINOR
OTHER

The Terms of Use link and the Cookie Policy link are empty, and the address for complaining to India's Data Protection Board is a placeholder saying it will be filled in later. That makes it harder to read the full picture or to escalate a complaint right now.

“You have the right to make a complaint to the data protection board of India via emailing at to be updated once the details are released by the government”
NDTV states it cannot guarantee your data is secureMINOR
LIABILITY LIMITS

The new security section lists real measures like encryption and access controls, but ends by saying no internet transmission is completely secure and it cannot guarantee absolute security. It also puts responsibility for keeping your password safe on you.

“Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security but continue to take all reasonable steps to protect your information.”

Changelog

  1. ± CHANGEDWhole policy rewritten around India's DPDP Act 2023

    The old policy was general text. The new one is built around India's data protection law: it defines terms like Data Principal and Data Fiduciary, lists the legal ground for each use, and adds a chart showing what data is used for what purpose, how long it is kept, and who receives it.

    This Policy outlines our practices in relation to the collection, storage, usage, processing, and disclosure of personal data that you have consented to share with us when you access, use, or otherwise interact with our Platform.

    Legitimate Use: We are dedicated to safeguarding individuals' privacy and ensure that personal data is collected and processed for specific, legitimate uses as prescribed under Section 7 of DPDPA 2023.

  2. + ADDEDNew: NDTV buys and merges outside information about you ("data enrichment")

    NDTV now gathers extra details about you from public sources, LinkedIn-style professional sites, business directories, event organizers, social media, marketing partners and data providers, and combines it with what it already knows about you.

    Data Enrichment Information: information obtained from publicly available sources, professional networking platforms, business directories, event organizers, social media platforms, marketing partners, data providers, or other third parties, where permitted by law.

  3. + ADDEDNew: enriched data used for ad targeting and measurement

    The purpose chart adds a row that uses your existing data plus marketing IDs, demographics and partner-supplied information for audience insights and advertising effectiveness, shared with advertising partners.

    | Data enrichment, audience insights and advertising effectiveness | Existing user data, marketing identifiers, demographic information, public and partner-provided information | Consent | Until consent withdrawal or purpose completion | Affiliates, advertising partners, service providers |

  4. + ADDEDNew: email tracking

    NDTV now tracks whether you opened its emails and which links you clicked.

    Email Communications: We may collect information regarding users' interactions with our emails, such as email delivery status, email opens, link clicks, and communication preferences, where supported by the user's device and applicable laws.

  5. + ADDEDNew: tracking you on other websites through NDTV pixels

    NDTV now says it may receive data about you when you visit other companies' sites and apps that carry NDTV's ads, pixels, cookies, or integrations.

    Third-Party Websites and Technologies: We may receive information when users interact with third-party websites, applications, or services that use our technologies, advertisements, pixels, cookies, or have integrated services with us.

  6. + ADDEDNew: purchase, subscription and viewing history collected

    The policy now names your purchases, subscriptions, what content you consume, your viewing history and engagement patterns as data NDTV collects.

    Transaction and Usage Activities: We may collect information relating to purchases, subscriptions, content consumption, viewing history, engagement patterns, preferences, and other activities performed on our platforms.

  7. ± CHANGEDSharing list expanded and made explicit

    The old policy named group companies, service providers, analytics and ad networks, and regulators. The new list adds marketing and advertising partners, event management and event technology vendors, event sponsors, data enrichment firms, consultants, and buyers or investors in a sale of the business.

    - trusted third parties such as our associate partners, and service providers that provide services for us or on our behalf. This includes hosting and operating our Platform, providing marketing assistance, conducting our business, and transmitting content.

    - Marketing, advertising, and communication partners;

  8. + ADDEDData can be sent outside India

    A new section says your data may be moved to affiliates, vendors and processors in other countries, limited to countries the Indian government allows.

    We may transfer personal data outside India to our affiliates, service providers, business partners, or data processors located in jurisdictions permitted under applicable law.

  9. ± CHANGEDRetention now spelled out per purpose, with a 7-year figure for business contacts

    The old policy just said data is kept "as long as necessary" plus a reasonable period. The new chart gives specific windows per activity — for example, business partner and vendor contact data is kept up to 7 years after the relationship ends.

    You agree and acknowledge that your personal data will continue to be stored and retained by us for as long as necessary to fulfil our stated purpose(s) and for a reasonable period after either the termination of your account on the Platform to comply with our legal rights and obligations.

    | Business partner/vendor relationship management | Name, email, phone, business address, payment and PO information, credit information, photos/videos | Contractual necessity; legitimate interests; legal obligations | Up to 7 years after relationship ends | Affiliates, service providers, business partners, authorities, auditors |

  10. + ADDEDNew: clear list of your rights, plus a named Data Protection Officer

    You can now ask what data NDTV holds and who it was shared with, correct it, have it deleted, name someone to act for you if you die or become incapacitated, and file grievances. There is a named officer and an email address for these requests.

    To exercise any of these rights, please contact Mr. Aditya Khullar, Data Protection Officer, at DataProtection@ndtv.com.

  11. + ADDEDNew: you can withdraw consent by email

    The policy now says you can withdraw consent at any time by emailing NDTV, and it will stop that processing unless the law requires otherwise. The old policy only offered an unsubscribe link in marketing emails.

    Opting-out of Marketing and Promotional Communications: When we send you marketing and promotional content through email, we make best efforts to provide you with the ability to opt-out of such communications by using the opt-out instructions provided in such emails.

    To withdraw your consent, please contact us at [DataProtection@ndtv.com](mailto:DataProtection@ndtv.com)

  12. + ADDEDNew: protections for people under 18

    NDTV says it will get verifiable parent or guardian consent before handling a child's data, and will not track, profile, or target ads at children.

    We do not undertake tracking, behavioural monitoring, profiling, or targeted advertising activities directed at children.

  13. + ADDEDNew: escalation to the Data Protection Board of India

    If NDTV does not resolve your complaint, you can now take it to India's Data Protection Board — though the policy admits the Board's contact details are not published yet.

    You have the right to make a complaint to the data protection board of India via emailing at to be updated once the details are released by the government

  14. ± CHANGEDCookie types now itemized, and continued browsing counts as consent

    The policy now lists four cookie categories including advertising cookies, points you to browser settings to control them, and says that simply continuing to use the site means you agree to cookies.

    We use cookies to help us distinguish you from other users of the Platform, understand and save your preferences for future visits, keep track of advertisements, and compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interaction so that we can offer you a seamless user experience.

    By continuing to use our website, users consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

  15. ± CHANGEDContinued use now counts as accepting future policy changes

    The old policy said this too, but only "to the extent permitted under applicable law." That limit is gone from the new wording.

    To the extent permitted under applicable law, by using our Platform after such notice, you consent to updates made to this Policy.

    Your continued use of our services after any updates to the privacy notice will be considered as your acceptance of those changes.

  16. ± CHANGEDGrievance officer changed

    The contact person changed from Nikhil Guliani (legal@ndtv.com) to Himanshu Kapoor (Grievanceofficer@ndtv.com), and a separate feedback address is no longer listed.

    Name: Nikhil Guliani

    Name: Himanshu Kapoor

  17. ± CHANGEDBroken and placeholder links in the new version

    Links to the Terms of Use and Cookie Policy are empty placeholders, the Data Protection Board contact is a to-be-filled note, and the effective date is shown in brackets as if unfinished.

    available at [https://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/new/termsofusage.aspx](https://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/new/termsofusage.aspx)

    For more information, please refer to our [Cookie Policy]()

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1**Welcome to NDTV Convergence Limited's privacy policy ("Privacy Policy" or "Policy").**
1[Privacy Policy](https://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/new/privacy_policy.aspx) [Global Privacy Policy](https://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/new/global-privacy-policy.aspx) [Cookies Policy](https://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/new/cookies-policy.aspx)
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3NDTV Convergence Limited and its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, "NDTV", "we" or "us") are engaged in the business of publishing news and current affairs content through their websites, mobile applications, and other mediums.
3Welcome to NDTV Convergence Limited ("NDTV", "Company", "we", "us").
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5This Policy outlines our practices in relation to the collection, storage, usage, processing, and disclosure of personal data that you have consented to share with us when you access, use, or otherwise interact with our Platform.
5- ## Introduction
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7At NDTV, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. In order to provide you with access to and use of the Platform, we have to collect and otherwise process certain data about you. This Policy explains how we process and use personal data about you.
7 - This Privacy Notice/Policy is intended for all individuals who visit the website of NDTV Convergence Limited ("NDTV", "Company", "we", "us"). The privacy policy encompasses all personal data collected from you, regardless of the collection method. This policy outlines our practices in relation to the collection, storage, usage, processing, and disclosure of personal data that you have consented to share with us.
8 - This Privacy Policy works in conjunction with NDTV's [Terms of Use]() to provide a comprehensive understanding of your rights and our obligations. Please review both documents for detailed policies.
9 - By providing your personal data to us or interacting with our website, you consent to the collection, use, storage, disclosure, and processing of your personal data in accordance with this privacy policy and applicable law.
10- ## Definitions and Key Terms
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9By interacting with us, submitting information to us, or using the Platform, you confirm that you have read this Policy and consent to the collection, use, disclosure, and/or retention of your personal information in accordance with the processing activities described under this Policy.
12 - 2.1. Child: means an individual who has not completed eighteen (18) years of age.
13 - 2.2. Cookies: a small file placed on your device by our websites or the platform when you either visit or use certain features of our websites or the platform. It allows the websites to remember your actions or preference for a certain period.
14 - 2.3. Data Fiduciary: means any person who alone or in conjunction with other person(s) determines the purpose and means of processing of personal data.
15 - 2.4. Data Principal: means the individual to whom the personal data relates and where such individual is a minor or person with disability includes the parents or lawful guardian of such minor or person with disability.
16 - 2.5. Data Processor: means any person who processes personal data on behalf of a data fiduciary.
17 - 2.6. Personal Data: means any data about an individual who is identifiable by or in relation to such data.
18 - 2.7. Processing: in relation to personal data means an automated operation or set of operations performed on digital personal data, and may include operations such as collection, recording, organisation, structuring, storage, adaptation, alteration, retrieval, use, alignment or combination, indexing, sharing, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, restriction, erasure or destruction.
19- ## Personal Data we Collect
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11This Privacy Policy supplements but does not supersede nor replace any other consent which you may have previously provided to us, nor does it affect any right that we may have at law in connection with the collection, use, disclosure, or retention of your personal data.
21 Personal data refers to any information that can identify you as an individual, either directly or indirectly, such as your name, email address, contact number, employment information, or other details you voluntarily provide through our [website,](https://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/new/www.ndtv.com)
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13Please note that unless specifically defined in this Policy, capitalised terms shall have the same meaning ascribed to them in our Terms & Conditions, available at [https://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/new/termsofusage.aspx](https://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/new/termsofusage.aspx) ("Terms"). Please read this Policy in consonance with the Terms.
23 We collect only such personal data as is necessary for the stated purposes. This includes, but is not limited to:
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15By using the Platform, you consent to the processing activities described under this Policy.
25 - Personal Information: such as name, email address, phone number, and any details provided when users register, subscribe, contact us, post comments, or fill out forms.
26 - Account Information: login credentials and profile details, where users create an account.
27 - Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, time zone setting, and similar technical identifiers.
28 - Usage Data: information about how users interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent, referral sources, and navigation patterns.
29 - Cookies and Tracking Data: information collected through cookies, pixels, tags, SDKs, and similar technologies used to improve website functionality and user experience.
30 - Data Enrichment Information: information obtained from publicly available sources, professional networking platforms, business directories, event organizers, social media platforms, marketing partners, data providers, or other third parties, where permitted by law.
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17Please refer to Section 1 to understand how the terms of this Policy apply to you.
32 NDTV ensures that such data is:
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191. **1\. BACKGROUND AND KEY INFORMATION**
34 - obtained from lawful sources;
35 - processed for legitimate and compatible purposes; and
36 - handled in compliance with applicable legal requirements, including consent obligations where required.
37- ## Grounds for Processing
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21- (a) How this Policy applies:
39 - Consent: Personal data may be processed based on the valid consent of the data principal, obtained in accordance with the requirements of the DPDPA, 2023.
40 - Legitimate Use: We are dedicated to safeguarding individuals' privacy and ensure that personal data is collected and processed for specific, legitimate uses as prescribed under Section 7 of DPDPA 2023. These include:
41 - Voluntary sharing of personal data for specified purposes by the data principal.
42 - Performance of functions by the state as per applicable laws or ensuring national security, sovereignty, and integrity of India.
43 - For fulfilling any obligation under any law.
44 - For compliance with any judgment or decree or order issued under any law.
45 - For taking measures to provide medical treatment or health services to any individual during an epidemic.
46 - Responding to health and other emergencies.
47 - Employment related processing.
48 - Processing during disasters and breakdown of public order.
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23This Policy applies to all individuals who access or use the Platform or end-users of the Platform ("you"). .
50 Any changes to data processing purposes (mentioned in clause 4) will be communicated to individuals in advance.
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25By accessing or using the Platform, you consent to the collection, storage, usage, and disclosure of your personal data, as described in and collected by us in accordance with this Policy.
52- ## How do we Collect your Personal Data?
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27- (b) Review and Updates:
54 We collect personal data through the following methods:
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29We regularly review and update our Privacy Policy, and we request you to regularly review this Policy. It is important that the personal data we hold about you is accurate and current. Please let us know if your personal data changes during your relationship with us.
56 - Direct Interaction: When users voluntarily provide information by creating an account, subscribing to newsletters, participating in polls, surveys, competitions or events, posting comments, contacting us, submitting feedback, applying for opportunities, or otherwise interacting with our platforms and services.
57 - Automatic Collection: When users access or interact with our websites, applications, emails, or digital services, certain information such as IP address, device identifiers, browser details, usage patterns, cookies, pixels, analytics data, and browsing behaviour may be collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies.
58 - Email Communications: We may collect information regarding users' interactions with our emails, such as email delivery status, email opens, link clicks, and communication preferences, where supported by the user's device and applicable laws.
59 - Third-Party Sources: We may receive personal data from affiliates, group entities, business partners, advertising partners, analytics providers, data enrichment providers, and other third parties, where permitted under applicable laws and contractual arrangements.
60 - Third-Party Websites and Technologies: We may receive information when users interact with third-party websites, applications, or services that use our technologies, advertisements, pixels, cookies, or have integrated services with us.
61 - Third-Party APIs and Integrations: Where users choose to connect third-party services or utilize features enabled through APIs, integrations, or linked accounts, we may receive information from such third-party providers in accordance with their privacy policies, user authorizations, and applicable laws.
62 - Transaction and Usage Activities: We may collect information relating to purchases, subscriptions, content consumption, viewing history, engagement patterns, preferences, and other activities performed on our platforms.
63 - Feedback and User Contributions: We may collect information contained in reviews, ratings, testimonials, survey responses, feedback submissions, comments, and other content voluntarily shared by users on our platforms or services.
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31- (c) Third Party Services:
65 We ensure that all data collection methods comply with applicable data protection laws and are used only for legitimate and transparent purposes.
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33The Platform may include links to third party websites, plug-ins, services, and applications **("Third Party Services")**. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We neither control nor endorse these Third Party Services and are not responsible for their privacy statements. When you leave the Platform or access third party links through the Platform, we encourage you to read the privacy policies of such third party service providers.
67- ## Purpose Of Processing
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352. **2\. PERSONAL DATA THAT WE COLLECT**
69 We process Personal Data for specified, explicit, and lawful purposes, including operating our websites, delivering content and services, conducting events and marketing activities, improving user experiences, maintaining security, complying with legal obligations, and enhancing the quality and accuracy of information through data enrichment activities.
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37- (a) We collect different types of personal data about you. Personal data is information that relates to a natural person which, either directly or indirectly, or in combination with information that is available or likely to be available with us, is capable of identifying such person. This includes, but is not limited to:
71 | Purpose/Activity | Categories of Personal Information | Ground under DPDPA | Retention Period | Categories of Recipients |
72 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
73 | Account management, user registration and subscriptions | Name, age, email address, mobile number | Consent; performance of requested services | Until account is deleted or user ceases to use the services, unless required by law | Affiliates, service providers, business partners, professional advisors, public authorities, auditors |
74 | Newsletters, marketing communications and promotional outreach | Name, email address, phone number, communication preferences | Consent | Until consent withdrawal/unsubscribe | Affiliates, service providers, business partners, professional advisors, public authorities, auditors |
75 | Event registrations, competitions and promotions | Name, age, email address, organization details, participation records | Consent; contractual necessity | Until completion of event or as required by law | Affiliates, service providers, sponsors, professional advisors, public authorities, auditors |
76 | Website analytics, performance monitoring and platform improvement | IP address, device identifiers, browser information, usage data, search terms, HTTP logs, cookie data | Legitimate interests; consent where required | As necessary for analytics purposes | Affiliates, analytics providers, service providers, business partners |
77 | Personalization and content recommendations | Usage data, preferences, cookies, inferred interests | Consent | Until preferences change or consent withdrawn | Affiliates, service providers, advertising partners |
78 | Data enrichment, audience insights and advertising effectiveness | Existing user data, marketing identifiers, demographic information, public and partner-provided information | Consent | Until consent withdrawal or purpose completion | Affiliates, advertising partners, service providers |
79 | To process job applications | Name, mobile, email, resume, cover letter, professional information | Consent; recruitment legitimate interests | Until recruitment completion and applicable retention period | Affiliates, recruitment providers, advisors |
80 | Future employment opportunities | Name, email, mobile, recruitment preferences | Consent | Until consent withdrawn | Affiliates, recruitment providers |
81 | Business partner/vendor relationship management | Name, email, phone, business address, payment and PO information, credit information, photos/videos | Contractual necessity; legitimate interests; legal obligations | Up to 7 years after relationship ends | Affiliates, service providers, business partners, authorities, auditors |
82 | Security, fraud prevention, authentication and platform integrity | IP address, device identifiers, login credentials, security logs, cookies | Legitimate interests; legal obligations | As required for security and compliance | Affiliates, security providers, advisors, authorities |
83 | Legal compliance, regulatory reporting and dispute/complaint resolution | Identity, transaction, communication and compliance records | Legal obligations; legitimate interests | As required by law and limitation periods | Authorities, regulators, legal advisors, auditors |
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39- (i) **Contact Data**, such as your mailing address, location, and email addresses.
40- (ii) **Identity and Account Data**, such as your name, username, or similar identifiers.
41- (iii) **Marketing and Communications Data**, such as your email address, information posted in service requests, feedback, responses to user surveys and polls, your preferences in receiving marketing communications from us and our third parties, and your communication preferences.
42- (iv) **Technical Data**, which includes your IP address, browser type, internet service provider, details of operating system, access time, page views, device ID, device type, frequency of visiting and using the Platform, website and mobile application activity, clicks, date and time stamps, location data, and other technology on the devices that you use to access the Platform.
43- (v) **Usage Data**, which includes information about how you use the Platform, your activity on the Platform, user taps and clicks, user interests, time spent on the Platform, details about user journey on the mobile application, and page views.
85 We may also process personal data without obtaining separate consent where such processing is permitted under applicable law, including for compliance with legal obligations, responding to lawful requests from authorities, prevention and detection of fraud, ensuring information security, exercising or defending legal claims, and other legitimate uses recognized under applicable law.
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45- (b) We also collect, use, and share aggregated data such as statistical or demographic data for any purpose. Aggregated data could be derived from your personal data but is not considered personal data under law as it does not directly or indirectly reveal your identity. However, if we combine or connect aggregated data with your personal data so that it can directly or indirectly identify you, we treat the combined data as personal data which will be used in accordance with this Policy.
87 Our platforms may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services. Such third parties operate independently and are governed by their own privacy policies and practices, which are outside our control. We encourage users to review the privacy notices of such third parties before sharing personal data.
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47- (c) What happens if I refuse to provide my personal data?
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49Where we need to collect personal data by law, or under the terms of a contract (such as the Terms), and you fail to provide that data when requested, we may not be able to perform the contract (for example, to provide you with the Platform). In this case, we may have to cancel or limit your access to the Platform.
91 We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under eighteen (18) years of age without obtaining verifiable parental or guardian consent where required by applicable law. This requirement applies to personal data collected for the following purposes:
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513. **3\. HOW DO WE COLLECT PERSONAL DATA?**
93 - Interviews: recording, transcribing, and using information provided during interviews.
94 - Documentary Production: creating, producing, and distributing documentary content.
95 - Broadcasting: transmitting, publishing, or making content available through television, digital platforms, or other media channels.
96 - Participation in Webinars and Courses: Registering participants and sharing course or webinar-related materials information through NDTV Launchpad.
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53We use different methods to collect personal data from and about you including through:
98 We will obtain verifiable parental consent prior to processing children's data as required under DPDP Act
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55- **(a) Direct Interactions.**You provide us your personal data when you interact with us. This includes personal data you provide when you:
100 We do not undertake tracking, behavioural monitoring, profiling, or targeted advertising activities directed at children.
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571. (i) create an account with us.
102 If we become aware that personal data relating to a child has been collected in violation of applicable law, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information promptly.
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593. (ii) subscribe to our newsletters.
104 - ## Consent Management
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615. (iii) use our Platform or carry out other activities in connection with the Platform.
106 You can withdraw your consent for the processing of your personal data at any time, where such processing is based on consent. Once we receive your request for withdrawal, we will stop processing your personal data for the purposes for which consent was originally provided, unless such processing is required by law or for any legitimate purpose permitted.
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637. (iv) enter a promotion, user poll, or online surveys.
108 Withdrawal of consent shall not affect the lawfulness of processing undertaken prior to such withdrawal. However, withdrawing consent may impact our ability to provide certain services or functionalities.
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659. (v) request marketing communications to be sent to you; or
110 To withdraw your consent, please contact us at [DataProtection@ndtv.com](mailto:DataProtection@ndtv.com)
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6711. (vi) report a problem with the Platform, give us feedback, or contact us.
112 - ## Cookies & Tracking Technologies
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69- **(b) Automated technologies or interactions.** Each time you visit the Platform, we will automatically collect Technical Data about your equipment, browsing actions, and patterns. We collect this personal data by using cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, server logs, and other similar technologies. We may also receive Technical Data about you if you visit other websites or apps that employ our cookies.
114 Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and improve our services. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website.
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71- **(c) Third parties or publicly available sources.** We will receive personal data about you from various third parties, including but not limited to:
116 - Essential Cookies: to enable basic website functionality, such as page navigation and access to secure areas.
117 - Performance and Analytics Cookies: to collect information about how users interact with our website, helping us improve performance and usability.
118 - Functional Cookies: to remember user preferences and provide a more personalized experience.
119 - Advertising Cookies: to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
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73- (i) technical data from analytics providers such as advertising networks.
121 Users can control or disable cookies through their browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features of the website.
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75- (ii) our business partners through which you access and use the Platform, such as payment providers, social media services, or applications or websites who use our APIs or whose API we use such as Google API services; or
123 By continuing to use our website, users consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
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77- (iii) personal data about you from our affiliate entities.
125 For more information, please refer to our [Cookie Policy]()
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794. **4\. HOW DO WE USE YOUR PERSONAL DATA?**
127 - ## Data Sharing & Disclosure
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81- We will only use your personal data when the law allows us to do so. Most commonly, we will use your personal data where we need to provide you with access to the Platform, or where we need to comply with a legal obligation. We may use your personal data for the following purposes:
129 We may share your personal data with:
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83- (i) to verify your identity and create user accounts with us on the Platform.
131 - NDTV group companies and affiliates;
132 - Website hosting and cloud service providers;
133 - Analytics and technology service providers;
134 - Marketing, advertising, and communication partners;
135 - Event management and event technology vendors;
136 - Data enrichment;
137 - Professional advisors, auditors, consultants, and legal counsel;
138 - Regulatory authorities, government agencies, courts, and law enforcement bodies;
139 - Prospective purchasers, investors, or acquirers in connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or business transfer.
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85- (ii) to provide the Platform to you.
141 All processors engaged by us are required to implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures and process personal data only in accordance with our instructions and applicable law.
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87- (iii) to monitor trends and personalise your experience.
143 Where we obtain additional information about you from third-party sources, publicly available databases, professional networking platforms, event partners, or other legitimate sources, such information will be combined with the information already held by us solely for the purposes described in this privacy policy. We do not use enriched data in a manner that is incompatible with the original purpose of collection or applicable legal requirements.
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89- (iv) to improve the functionality of our Platform based on the information and feedback we receive from you.
145 - ## Cross-Border Data Transfer
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91- (v) to improve customer service to effectively respond to your Platform requests and support needs.
147 We may transfer personal data outside India to our affiliates, service providers, business partners, or data processors located in jurisdictions permitted under applicable law.
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93- (vi) to provide and improve user-facing features available on the Platform.
149 Where such transfers occur, we will implement reasonable technical, organizational, contractual, and security safeguards to ensure that personal data remains protected and is processed in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
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95- (vii) to send periodic notifications, information, and updates pertaining to the Platform, or to send occasional company news and updates related to us or the Platform.
151 Such cross-border transfers will be made only to countries permitted by the government of India under DPDPA.
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97- (viii) €‹to market and advertise the Platform.
153 - ## Data Retention
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99- (ix) to comply with legal obligations
155 We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
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101- (x) to administer and protect our business and the Platform, including troubleshooting, data analysis, system testing, and performing internal operations
157 Where feasible and appropriate, personal data may be anonymized and retained for statistical, research, analytical, reporting, security, or business continuity purposes. In certain cases, we may retain data for a longer period if required by law, regulation, or for legitimate business purposes such as fraud prevention and security.
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103- (xi) to improve our business.
159 Users may request deletion of their personal data, subject to any legal or contractual restrictions on data retention.
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105- (xii) to perform our obligations that arise out of the arrangement we are about to enter or have entered with you
161 - ## Data Security
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107- (xiii) to communicate for business purposes in the course of providing the Platform.
163 We are committed to protecting the security of your personal data. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
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109- (xiv) to enforce our Terms; or
165 These measures include, but are not limited to:
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111- (xv) to respond to court orders, establish or exercise our legal rights, or defend ourselves against legal claims.
167 - Secure data storage and encryption methods where appropriate
168 - Access controls to ensure that only authorized personnel can access personal data
169 - Regular monitoring and security updates to protect against vulnerabilities and cyber threats
170 - Use of secure servers and firewalls to prevent unauthorized access
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113- (b) You agree and acknowledge that by using our Platform and subscribing to our newsletters and other features of the Platform, you authorise us and our affiliates to contact you via email, phone, or otherwise. This is to provide the Platform to you and ensure that you are aware of all the features of the Platform and for related purposes.
172 While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security but continue to take all reasonable steps to protect your information.
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115- (c) You agree and acknowledge that any and all information pertaining to you, whether or not you directly provide it to us (via the Platform or otherwise), including but not limited to personal correspondence such as emails, instructions from you, etc., may be collected, compiled, and shared by us in order to render the Platform to you. This may include but not be limited to social media companies, third-party service providers, storage providers, data analytics providers, consultants, lawyers, and auditors. We may also share this information with other entities in the NDTV group in connection with the above-mentioned purposes.
174 Users are also responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials and should notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.
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117- (d) You agree and acknowledge that we may share data without your consent when it is required by law or by any court or government agency or authority to disclose such information. Such disclosures are made in good faith and belief that it is reasonably necessary to do so for enforcing this Policy or the Terms, or in order to comply with any applicable laws and regulations.
176 - ## Data Principal Rights
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1195. **5\. COOKIES**
178 You may have certain rights in relation to your personal data pursuant to data protection laws in India. The rights are explained in further detail below:
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121- (a) Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your device's hard drive through your web browser (if you permit it to) that enables the sites or service provider's systems to recognise your browser and capture and remember certain information.
180 - Right to Access Information: You may request confirmation as to whether your personal data is being processed by us, a summary of the personal data processed, details of processing activities undertaken, and information regarding third parties with whom such personal data has been shared.
181 - Right to Correction: You may request updates, corrections, and completion of their personal data.
182 - Right of Grievance Redressal: You have the right to readily available channels to register grievances.
183 - Right to Nominate: You have right to appoint an individual to exercise their privacy rights in case of death or incapacity.
184 - Right to Erasure: You may request erasure of their personal data.
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123- (b) We use cookies to help us distinguish you from other users of the Platform, understand and save your preferences for future visits, keep track of advertisements, and compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interaction so that we can offer you a seamless user experience. We may contact third party service providers to assist us in better understanding our site visitors. These service providers are not permitted to use the information collected on our behalf except to help us conduct and improve our business.
186 To exercise any of these rights, please contact Mr. Aditya Khullar, Data Protection Officer, at DataProtection@ndtv.com.
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125- (c) Additionally, you may encounter cookies or other similar devices on certain pages of the Platform that are placed by third parties. We do not control the use of cookies by third parties. If you send us personal correspondence, such as emails, or if other users or third parties send us correspondence about your activities or postings on the Platform, we may collect such information within a file specific to you.
188 Requests should be submitted from your registered email address and clearly specify the right you wish to exercise. Where necessary, we may seek additional information to verify your identity before processing the request and to prevent unauthorized access, modification, or deletion of personal data.
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1276. **6\. DISCLOSURES OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA**
190 - ## Policy Updates
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129- (a) We may share your personal data with third parties set out below for the purposes set out in Section 4:
192 - From time to time, we may need to update or make changes to our privacy notice to ensure it remains accurate and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
193 - Whenever such updates or changes are made, we will promptly upload the revised Privacy Notice to our websites.
194 - We encourage you to periodically visit the page for the latest information on our privacy compliance. Your continued use of our services after any updates to the privacy notice will be considered as your acceptance of those changes.
195 - ## Grievance Redressal
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131- (i) Internal third parties, which are other companies within the NDTV group of companies.
132- (ii) External third parties such as:
197 - Grievance Officer
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134- trusted third parties such as our associate partners, and service providers that provide services for us or on our behalf. This includes hosting and operating our Platform, providing marketing assistance, conducting our business, and transmitting content.
135- analytic service providers and advertising networks that conduct web analytics for us to help us improve the Platform. These analytics providers may use cookies and other technologies to perform their services.
136- ther registered users on our Platform upon your request or where you explicitly consent to such disclosure, unless otherwise required by law; and
137- regulators and other bodies, as required by law or regulation.
199 Name: Himanshu Kapoor
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139- (b) We require all third parties to respect the security of your personal data and to treat it in accordance with the law. We do not allow our third-party service providers to use your personal data for their own purposes and only permit them to process your personal data for specified purposes and in accordance with our instructions.
201 Designation: Chief Legal & Regulatory Officer
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1417. **7\. YOUR RIGHTS IN RELATION TO YOUR PERSONAL DATA**
203 Email: [Grievanceofficer@ndtv.com](mailto:Grievanceofficer@ndtv.com)
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143- (a) Access and Updating your Personal Data: When you use our Platform, we make best efforts to provide you with the ability to access and correct inaccurate or deficient data, subject to any legal requirements.
205 We will acknowledge and resolve grievances within a reasonable period as required under DPDPA.
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145- (b) Opting-out of Marketing and Promotional Communications: When we send you marketing and promotional content through email, we make best efforts to provide you with the ability to opt-out of such communications by using the opt-out instructions provided in such emails.
207 If unsatisfied, you may approach the Data Protection Board of India.
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1478. **8\. TRANSFERS OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA**
209 Procedure to make complaint to the board
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149- (a) We comply with applicable laws in respect of storage and transfers of personal data. As a part of your use of the Platform, the information, and personal data you provide to us may be transferred to and stored in countries other than the country you are based in. This may happen if any of our servers are from time to time located in a country other than the one you are based in, or one of our service providers is located in a country other than the one you are based in.
211 You have the right to make a complaint to the data protection board of India via emailing at to be updated once the details are released by the government
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151- (b) Platform's use and transfer of any information and user data received from Google API services to any other application/ platform adheres to Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements available at [https://developers.google.com/terms/api-services-user-data-policy.](https://developers.google.com/terms/api-services-user-data-policy)
152- (c) By submitting your information and personal data to us, you agree to the transfer, storage, and processing of such information and personal data in the manner described above.
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1549. **9\. DATA SECURITY**
215 Effective Date: \[17/08/2026\]
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156- (a) We implement certain security measures and privacy-protective features on our Platform to protect your personal data from unauthorised access and disclosure, and follow standards prescribed by applicable law.
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158- (b) Where you have chosen a password that enables you to access certain parts of the Platform, you are responsible for keeping this password secret and confidential. We will not be responsible for any unauthorised use of your information, or for any lost, stolen, or compromised passwords, or for any activity on your user account due to such unauthorised disclosure of your password. In the event your password has been compromised in any manner whatsoever, you should promptly notify us to enable us to initiate a change of password.
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16010. **10\. DATA RETENTION**
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162- (a) You agree and acknowledge that your personal data will continue to be stored and retained by us for as long as necessary to fulfil our stated purpose(s) and for a reasonable period after either the termination of your account on the Platform to comply with our legal rights and obligations.
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164- (b) In some circumstances, we may aggregate your personal data (so that it can no longer be associated with you) for research or statistical purposes, in which case we may use this information indefinitely without further notice to you.
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16611. **11\. BUSINESS TRANSITIONS**
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168In the event we go through a business transition, including but not limited to a merger, acquisition by another organisation, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal data might be among the assets transferred.
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17012. **12\. USER GENERATED INFORMATION**
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172- (a) We invite Users to submit feedback and suggestions, make service requests, and submit details of grievances on the Platform. Please note that such content may be available to visitors to our Platform.
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174- (b) We cannot prevent User Information from being used in a manner that is contrary to this Policy, applicable laws, or your personal privacy, and we disclaim all liability (express or implied) in this regard. Further, you agree to comply with all applicable laws in relation to the content uploaded or otherwise shared and received by you on our Platform. You understand and acknowledge that you will be solely responsible for any information published by you on our Platform that violates applicable laws.
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17613. **13\. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY**
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178- (a) We may occasionally update this Policy. If we make changes to this Policy, we will upload the revised policy on the Platform or share it with you through other means, such as email. To the extent permitted under applicable law, by using our Platform after such notice, you consent to updates made to this Policy.
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180- (b) We encourage you to periodically review this Policy for the latest information on our privacy practices.
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18214. **14\. GRIEVANCE OFFICER**
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184If you have any questions about this Policy, how we process or handle your personal data, or otherwise, you may reach out to us, with your queries, grievances, feedback, and comments at [feedback@ndtv.com](mailto:feedback@ndtv.com) or contact our grievance officer whose contact details are provided below:
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186Grievance Officer
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188Name: Nikhil Guliani
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190Designation: Chief Legal & Regulatory Officer
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192Email: [legal@ndtv.com](mailto:legal@ndtv.com)
217 Last Updated: \[17/08/2026\]