Privacy Policy

Welcome to VMN NEWS ("VMN NEWS", "we", "our", "us", or "Platform"), a digital news and media platform operated by Vermaverse OPC Private Limited.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, process, share, and protect your personal information when you access or use the VMN NEWS mobile application, website, digital services, live streaming services, podcasts, e-paper services, citizen journalism platform, and related products.

This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with:

• The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India)
• Information Technology Act, 2000 and applicable rules
• Google Play Developer Program Policies
• Google Play Data Safety Requirements

By accessing or using VMN NEWS, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

For the purposes of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, Vermaverse OPC Private Limited acts as the Data Fiduciary.

We process personal data to:

• Provide news services
• Deliver breaking news alerts
• Personalize content
• Improve user experience
• Manage subscriptions
• Process payments
• Conduct analytics
• Prevent fraud and abuse
• Respond to user requests
• Comply with legal obligations

We collect only such information as is necessary for the stated purposes.

By using VMN NEWS, users provide free, specific, informed, unconditional, and unambiguous consent for the processing of personal data.

You may withdraw consent at any time by:

• Deleting your account
• Contacting us
• Adjusting application permissions

Withdrawal of consent shall not affect processing already lawfully carried out.

Users may exercise the following rights:

Requests may be submitted to our Grievance Officer.

VMN NEWS is not intended for children under 18 years of age without parental or guardian consent where required by law.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable laws.

If such information is identified, it shall be deleted promptly.

We may use:

• Cookies
• SDKs
• Pixels
• Analytics Tools
• Similar Tracking Technologies

These technologies help us:

• Improve services
• Analyze usage
• Enhance security
• Deliver relevant content

Users may control cookies through device or browser settings.

The VMN NEWS App may collect:

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

VMN NEWS may send notifications relating to:

• Breaking News
• Election Updates
• Live Events
• Weather Alerts
• Public Interest Information
• Promotional Communications

Users may disable notifications at any time through device settings.

VMN NEWS may use trusted service providers including:

• Firebase
• Google Analytics
• Google AdMob
• Google Play Services
• YouTube Services
• Cloud Storage Providers
• Payment Gateway Providers

Such providers may process information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

The App may display advertisements.

Advertising partners may use non-personal information to provide relevant advertisements.

VMN NEWS does not sell personal information to advertisers.

Users who submit content grant VMN NEWS a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:

• Publish
• Display
• Reproduce
• Edit
• Archive
• Distribute

such content through VMN NEWS platforms.

Users remain responsible for ensuring that submitted content:

• Is lawful
• Does not infringe third-party rights
• Does not contain defamatory or prohibited material

We may share information:

• With service providers
• With payment processors
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect rights and safety
• During corporate restructuring
• Upon lawful governmental request

We do not sell personal information.

Personal information may be processed or stored outside your state or country where permitted by law and where adequate safeguards are maintained.

By using the services, you consent to such transfers.

We implement reasonable security measures including:

• Encryption
• Secure Servers
• Access Controls
• Authentication Systems
• Security Monitoring

Despite our efforts, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:

• Service delivery
• Legal compliance
• Fraud prevention
• Dispute resolution
• Business operations

Thereafter, information may be securely deleted, anonymized, or archived.

Users may request account deletion by:

• Using the Delete Account feature within the App; or
• Contacting contact@vmnnews.com

Upon verification, personal information shall be deleted or anonymized unless retention is required by law.

For privacy-related concerns, complaints, or requests:

All grievances shall be addressed within the timelines prescribed under applicable laws.

This Privacy Policy is publicly available and may be accessed at the "/privacy" URL of the Platform. To ensure transparency and compliance with applicable privacy laws, Vermaverse OPC Private Limited will maintain a clearly visible link to this Privacy Policy within the website and application interface, including but not limited to the footer, navigation menu, user profile section, account settings page, or other easily accessible locations.

Users should be able to review this Privacy Policy at any time before creating an account, submitting personal information, or making a purchase through the Platform.

Payments for certain products, subscriptions, memberships, or services offered through the Platform may be processed by Paddle.com Market Limited and its affiliated entities ("Paddle"), acting as the Merchant of Record (MoR).

When a User makes a purchase, certain personal information may be shared with Paddle, including:

• Name
• Email address
• Billing information
• Transaction details
• Device and fraud-prevention information
• Tax-related information where legally required

Such information is shared solely for the purposes of:

• Processing payments
• Fraud detection and prevention
• Tax compliance
• Refund management
• Regulatory compliance
• Customer support relating to transactions

Paddle acts as an independent data controller/data recipient for payment-related information to the extent required under applicable laws. Users are encouraged to review Paddle's own privacy practices before completing a transaction.

Vermaverse OPC Private Limited does not store complete payment card details on its servers. Payment information is handled through Paddle and its authorized payment infrastructure in accordance with industry security standards and applicable data protection regulations.

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time.

Updated versions shall be published within the App and on our website.

Continued use of VMN NEWS after modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by the laws of India.

Subject to applicable law, courts located in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India shall have jurisdiction over disputes arising from or relating to this Privacy Policy.

By downloading, installing, registering, accessing, or using the VMN NEWS application or services, you acknowledge that:

• You have read this Privacy Policy;
• You understand its contents;
• You consent to the collection and processing of your personal information as described herein.