Privacy | macis NEWSi Media

1. Introduction

Welcome to macis Newsi (“macis Newsi”, “Newsi”, “we”, “us” or “our”). We respect your privacy and are committed to handling personal data responsibly, transparently and securely.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, process, disclose and protect personal data when you access or interact with our websites, mobile applications, newsletters, digital news products, social-media integrations, events, subscriptions and other products or services that link to this Privacy Policy (collectively, the “Services”).

This Privacy Policy should be read together with our Terms of Use, Cookie Policy and any other notices that may be provided when personal data is collected.

By using our Services or voluntarily providing personal data to us, your information will be handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law. Where consent is legally required for a particular processing activity, we will seek the appropriate consent.

2. Who We Are

macis Newsi is a news and media platform providing news, current affairs, editorial content, videos, interviews, digital programmes and related media services. For purposes of applicable data-protection law, the entity responsible for determining why and how your personal data is processed is:

Legal Entity: Macis Media India Private Limited

Brand: macis Newsi

Registered Office: No. 57, 4th Floor, 36th Cross, 4th T Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore South, Bangalore, Karnataka, India, 560041

Website: https://macisnewsi.com

Privacy Email: contact@macisnewsi.com

3. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to personal data collected through:

macis Newsi websites and webpages;
macis Newsi mobile applications, where applicable;
newsletters and email communications;
account registration and subscriptions;
comments, polls, surveys and audience participation;
contests, campaigns and events;
user submissions and feedback;
newsroom and editorial communications;
job and internship applications;
business, advertiser, contributor, vendor and partner interactions;
customer-support and grievance communications;
cookies, analytics tools and similar technologies; and
other macis Newsi digital products and services that link to this Policy.

Third-party websites, platforms or applications linked from our Services are governed by their own privacy policies. macis Newsi is not responsible for the privacy practices of independent third parties.

4. Definitions

Personal Data means information relating to an individual who is identifiable by or in relation to that information.
Processing means any operation performed on personal data, including collection, recording, organisation, storage, retrieval, use, sharing, transmission, alteration, restriction, erasure or destruction.
Data Principal means the individual to whom the personal data relates and, where applicable under law, includes a lawful parent or guardian acting for a child or person requiring such representation.
Data Fiduciary means a person or organisation that determines the purpose and means of processing personal data.
Data Processor means an organisation that processes personal data on behalf of a Data Fiduciary.
Cookies are small files or similar technologies placed on or accessed through a device to enable functionality, remember preferences, measure usage or support analytics and advertising.
Child means an individual below the age threshold prescribed under applicable Indian data-protection law.

5. Personal Data We May Collect

The personal data we collect depends on how you interact with macis Newsi.

Identity and Contact Information

name;
email address;
mobile number;
age or date of birth where required;
city, state or general location;
organisation or company name; and
other contact information you voluntarily provide.

Account Information

If macis Newsi provides registered accounts, we may collect:

username;
profile information;
encrypted or otherwise protected account credentials;
subscription details;
saved preferences; and
account activity.

Communications and User Submissions

When you communicate with us, we may process:

emails and messages;
feedback;
complaints;
comments;
survey responses;
competition entries;
photographs, videos or documents you submit;
testimonials;
enquiries; and
other information you choose to provide.

Newsroom and Editorial Communications

When individuals contact our newsroom, journalists or editorial teams, we may receive information relating to:

story suggestions;
press releases;
media enquiries;
interview requests;
photographs or video material;
documents;
news tips;
source communications; and
supporting information relating to potential news stories.

Note on journalistic sources

Information relating to journalistic sources will be handled in accordance with applicable law, our editorial procedures and any specific confidentiality arrangements that may apply. This Privacy Policy should not be interpreted as creating an absolute guarantee of confidentiality for communications where such a guarantee has not expressly been provided.

Technical and Device Information

When you access our Services, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

IP address;
browser type and version;
operating system;
device type;
device identifiers;
language settings;
approximate location derived from IP address;
referring URLs;
network information;
date and time of access; and
security and server logs.

Usage and Analytics Information

We may collect information about how our Services are used, such as:

articles viewed;
videos watched;
searches performed;
links clicked;
pages visited;
time spent on pages;
content preferences;
navigation patterns;
interactions with advertisements; and
engagement with newsletters and notifications.

Advertising and Marketing Information

Where applicable and permitted by law, we may process information relating to:

advertising identifiers;
campaign interactions;
newsletter subscriptions;
communication preferences;
audience segments;
advertising impressions; and
advertisement performance.

Transaction Information

If macis Newsi offers paid subscriptions, tickets, memberships or other paid services, we may collect information relating to the transaction.

Payments may be processed by authorised third-party payment-service providers. macis Newsi may not directly receive or store complete debit-card or credit-card details where payments are processed by such providers.

Recruitment Information

Where you apply for employment, internships, freelance work or other professional opportunities, we may collect:

name;
contact details;
résumé/CV;
education information;
employment history;
portfolio;
professional qualifications;
interview information; and
other information voluntarily supplied with your application.

Business and Professional Information

For advertisers, contributors, agencies, vendors, partners and other professional contacts, we may process:

business contact details;
company information;
designation;
contractual information;
invoices;
purchase orders; and
payment-related business records.

6. How We Collect Personal Data

We may collect personal data through the following sources.

Information You Provide Directly

For example, when you:

register for an account;
subscribe to a newsletter;
contact us;
submit feedback;
comment on content;
participate in polls or surveys;
enter competitions;
register for events;
send material to our newsroom;
apply for employment; or
interact with our commercial or editorial teams.

Information Collected Automatically

Certain information may be collected automatically when you use our Services through:

cookies;
pixels;
tags;
software development kits;
analytics technologies;
server logs; and
similar technologies.

Information from Third Parties

Where permitted by law, we may receive information from:

service providers;
analytics providers;
advertising partners;
social-media platforms;
event partners;
business partners;
publicly available sources; and
other legitimate third-party sources.

We will use such information only for purposes compatible with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.

7. Why We Process Personal Data

macis Newsi may process personal data for the following purposes:

Purpose	Examples of information used
Providing news and digital-media Services	Account, device and usage information
Managing registrations and accounts	Name, email, mobile number and account information
Delivering newsletters and alerts	Email, mobile number and communication preferences
Improving our website and applications	Device, technical, analytics and usage information
Personalising content	Content interactions, preferences and usage information
Audience measurement and analytics	Cookies, device identifiers and engagement information
Advertising and campaign measurement	Advertising identifiers, cookies and interaction data
Conducting polls, surveys and competitions	Name, contact details and responses
Managing events	Registration and contact information
Editorial and newsroom activities	Communications, submissions and supporting material
Responding to enquiries and complaints	Contact information and correspondence
Recruitment	Résumé, qualifications and employment information
Managing vendors and partners	Business and contractual information
Security and fraud prevention	IP address, account activity, device and security logs
Legal and regulatory compliance	Information necessary to meet applicable obligations
Establishing or defending legal claims	Relevant account, transaction and communication records

We will endeavour to collect only personal data that is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.

8. Grounds for Processing

Depending on the circumstances and applicable law, macis Newsi may process personal data:

based on your consent;
when you voluntarily provide information for a specified purpose;
to provide a service or functionality requested by you;
for uses recognised or permitted under applicable law;
to comply with legal or regulatory obligations;
to respond to lawful requests from courts, regulators or government authorities;
for employment-related purposes where permitted;
for security and fraud-prevention purposes; or
where otherwise authorised under applicable law.

Where processing depends on consent, you may withdraw that consent in accordance with this Policy and applicable law.

9. Newsletters and Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to macis Newsi newsletters, notifications or promotional communications, we may use your contact information to send the communications you requested.

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications by:

using the unsubscribe option included in the relevant communication;
updating your communication preferences, where available; or
contacting us at contact@macisnewsi.com.

Unsubscribing from promotional communications will not necessarily prevent us from sending essential administrative, security or service-related communications.

10. Cookies and Similar Technologies

macis Newsi may use cookies and similar technologies to operate, secure and improve our Services. Cookies may include:

Essential Cookies

Required for core website functionality, security and navigation.

Functional Cookies

Used to remember user preferences and improve functionality.

Analytics Cookies

Used to understand how visitors interact with our Services and to improve website performance and content.

Advertising Cookies

Where applicable, these may help measure advertising campaigns or provide more relevant advertising, subject to applicable consent requirements.

You may manage cookies through your browser settings and, where provided, through our cookie-consent controls. Blocking certain cookies may affect some features of the Services.

For additional information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

11. Personalisation and Advertising

macis Newsi may use information about content interactions and preferences to improve recommendations and understand audience interests.

Where personalised advertising or similar tracking requires consent under applicable law, such processing will be undertaken only after obtaining the required consent.

We do not knowingly conduct targeted advertising or behavioural tracking directed at children where prohibited by applicable law.

14. Cross-Border Processing and Transfers

Some of our technology providers, cloud-service providers or other authorised service providers may process or store information outside India.

Where personal data is transferred outside India, macis Newsi will take reasonable measures to ensure that such transfers are carried out in accordance with applicable Indian law, including any restrictions or requirements notified by the Government of India from time to time.

15. Data Retention

macis Newsi retains personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for:

the purposes for which it was collected;
providing requested Services;
maintaining accounts;
legal and regulatory compliance;
financial and audit requirements;
dispute resolution;
security and fraud prevention;
establishment or defence of legal claims; and
legitimate archival or business-continuity requirements permitted by law.

Different categories of information may therefore have different retention periods.

When personal data is no longer required, we may securely delete, anonymise or otherwise dispose of it in accordance with applicable law and our data-retention procedures.

Aggregated or anonymised information that can no longer reasonably identify an individual may be retained for research, statistical, analytical or reporting purposes.

16. Data Security

macis Newsi takes reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal data against:

unauthorised access;
unauthorised disclosure;
accidental loss;
misuse;
alteration;
destruction; and
other unlawful processing.

Measures may include

access controls;
authentication mechanisms;
secure servers;
firewalls;
encryption where appropriate;
security monitoring;
restricted employee access;
backups;
software and security updates; and
contractual safeguards with service providers.

However, no internet transmission, electronic-storage system or technology can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials and should promptly notify us if they suspect unauthorized access to their account.

17. Personal Data Breaches

If macis Newsi becomes aware of a personal-data breach, we will take appropriate steps to contain, investigate and address the incident.

Where required under applicable law, we will notify affected individuals and/or the appropriate authority in the manner and within the timeframe prescribed by law.

18. Children's Privacy

macis Newsi does not knowingly seek to collect children's personal data in circumstances prohibited by law. Where personal data of a child is required for activities such as:

interviews;
news reports;
documentary productions;
events;
competitions;
educational programmes; or
other participation-based activities,

we will take appropriate measures regarding parental or guardian authorisation where required by applicable law.

macis Newsi does not knowingly undertake prohibited tracking, behavioural monitoring or targeted advertising directed at children.

If you believe that a child's personal data has been collected or processed improperly, please contact us at contact@macisnewsi.com.

19. Your Privacy Rights

Subject to applicable law and the commencement and applicability of relevant statutory provisions, you may have the following rights relating to your personal data:

Right to Access Information

You may request information regarding personal data being processed about you and other information available to you under applicable law.

Right to Correction

You may request correction of inaccurate or misleading personal data.

Right to Completion

You may request completion of personal data that is incomplete where appropriate.

Right to Erasure

You may request deletion or erasure of personal data where permitted by law and where retention is no longer legally required.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent. Withdrawal will not affect processing lawfully undertaken before the withdrawal.

Right to Grievance Redressal

You may raise concerns or complaints regarding our processing of your personal data.

Right to Nominate

Where applicable under Indian data-protection law, you may nominate another individual to exercise relevant rights in the event of death or incapacity.

To exercise an applicable privacy right, contact us at contact@macisnewsi.com.

We may request reasonable information to verify your identity before processing a request in order to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration or deletion. Certain requests may be restricted where retention or processing is required by law.

21. Grievance Redressal – Privacy Matters

Questions, complaints or concerns relating specifically to privacy or processing of personal data may be submitted to:

Name: Sunitha Krishnamurthy

Designation: HR Manager

Email: sunitha.k@macispasmart.in

Address: No. 57, 4th Floor, 36th Cross, 4th T Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore South, Bangalore, Karnataka, India, 560041

We will endeavour to acknowledge, investigate and respond to privacy grievances within the period required under applicable law.

Where applicable and once the relevant statutory mechanisms are available and apply to the matter, individuals may also exercise any right to approach the appropriate data-protection authority or board in accordance with law.

22. Editorial and Content Grievances

Privacy complaints under this Policy are separate from complaints concerning published news, editorial content, the Code of Ethics or other content-related grievances.

Where macis Newsi is subject to applicable digital-media grievance-redressal requirements, information regarding the relevant Content Grievance Officer and grievance mechanism will be made available separately on our website.

23. Legal Requests and Disclosure

macis Newsi may preserve or disclose information where reasonably necessary to:

comply with applicable law;
respond to a valid court order or lawful government request;
cooperate with authorised regulatory or law-enforcement authorities;
investigate suspected fraud or unlawful conduct;
protect the security of our Services;
enforce agreements; or
establish, exercise or defend legal claims.

Any such disclosure will be subject to applicable legal requirements.

24. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect:

changes to our Services;
changes to our data-processing practices;
technological developments;
regulatory requirements; or
changes in applicable law.

The latest version will be published on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

Where a material change requires additional notice or fresh consent under applicable law, we will take appropriate steps before applying that change to relevant processing.

We encourage users to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

25. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or macis Newsi's privacy practices, please contact:

macis Newsi