Effective Date: November 10, 2025 Last Updated: November 10, 2025
Bloomsford Media Private Limited (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Company”) is a rapidly growing media and information technology powerhouse headquartered in India. As a prominent player in the media, news, and IT sectors, we own and operate a diverse portfolio that includes daily and weekly newspapers, renowned YouTube channels, and multiple web-based news portals. Our commitment to delivering high-quality, timely, and engaging content is powered by a team of highly qualified, experienced professionals in media and IT. We prioritize transparency, user trust, and compliance with global data protection standards, including the Indian Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable, and Google’s advertising policies for personalized and non-personalized ads.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our services, including our websites (such as https://bloomsfordmedia.com/), news portals, YouTube channels, mobile applications, newsletters, or any other platforms we operate (collectively, “Services”). By accessing or using our Services, you consent to the practices described herein. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our Services.
For more details about our Company, visit https://bloomsfordmedia.com/ or contact us at contact@bloomsfordmedia.com. If you are in India, you may also visit our office for advertising-related inquiries, where our experienced staff will provide comprehensive assistance. Businesses interested in partnering with us as advertisers can benefit from our specialized marketing and support team, ensuring optimal results through compliant and effective campaigns.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide, improve, and personalize our Services, including delivering relevant news, videos, and advertisements in line with Google’s Partner Policies, which prohibit misuse of data for ads and require clear consent mechanisms.
a. Information You Provide Directly
- Account and Registration Data: When you subscribe to newsletters, create an account, comment on articles, or participate in polls/surveys, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, postal address, and preferences.
- User-Generated Content: Comments, feedback, or submissions to our portals/YouTube channels.
- Advertising Inquiries: If you contact us for ad placements (via email, office visits, or online forms), we collect business details like company name, contact person, and campaign requirements.
- Communication Data: Emails or messages sent to contact@bloomsfordmedia.com.
b. Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information (e.g., OS, model), pages viewed, time spent, referral sources, and interaction metrics (e.g., clicks on articles or videos).
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, pixels, web beacons, and local storage to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and serve ads. This includes:
- Essential cookies for site functionality.
- Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) for performance insights.
- Advertising cookies for personalized ads, compliant with Google’s EU User Consent Policy and Personalized Advertising Policy. We do not serve ads based on sensitive categories (e.g., health, religion) and obtain explicit consent for personalization where required.
- Location Data: Approximate location from IP or precise if you enable geolocation for localized news.
c. Information from Third Parties
- Social Media and Partners: If you link accounts (e.g., Google/YouTube login), we receive profile data.
- Advertisers and Analytics Providers: Aggregated, anonymized data from Google Ads, YouTube Analytics, or partners, ensuring no re-identification without consent.
- Public Sources: For journalistic purposes, we may use publicly available information, but never for ad targeting without a basis.
We do not collect sensitive personal data (e.g., biometric, financial details) unless explicitly provided for a specific purpose (e.g., payment for premium subscriptions) and with consent.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use data responsibly to fuel our growth in media and IT, delivering value while adhering to legal and ethical standards, including Google’s policies prohibiting data sales for ads without consent and requiring transparency in ad personalization.
- Service Delivery: To publish news, stream videos, send newsletters, and respond to inquiries.
- Personalization: Tailor content recommendations (e.g., suggested articles) and ads. For personalized advertising:
- We use Google Ad Manager and Adsense, obtaining prior consent via cookie banners for EU/EEA users or Indian users under DPDPA.
- Non-personalized ads are served where consent is withheld.
- We limit ad frequency, avoid remarketing based on sensitive interests, and comply with Google’s Invalid Traffic Policy.
- Analytics and Improvement: Aggregate data to understand audience trends, optimize YouTube algorithms, and enhance newspaper/digital portals. Tools like Google Analytics are used with anonymization enabled.
- Advertising and Business Partnerships: Share anonymized insights with advertisers. For direct partnerships (e.g., businesses joining as ad providers), we use contact details to facilitate campaigns, with our marketing team providing dedicated support.
- Communication: Send updates, promotional offers (opt-out available), or responses to contact@bloomsfordmedia.com.
- Legal Compliance: Detect fraud, enforce terms, or respond to authorities.
- Research and Journalism: Anonymized data for editorial insights, maintaining journalistic integrity.
3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We do not sell personal data. Sharing occurs only as necessary and is compliant with Google’s Data Sharing Policies for ads.
- Service Providers: With vendors (e.g., cloud hosts, email services, Google for ads/analytics) under strict contracts ensuring data protection.
- Advertisers: Anonymized/aggregated data for campaign reporting. No individual targeting without consent.
- Legal Requirements: To comply with Indian laws (e.g., IT Act, DPDPA), court orders, or protect rights/safety.
- Business Transfers: In mergers/acquisitions, with notice and continuity of protections.
- Affiliates: Within Bloomsford Media for operational purposes.
For YouTube channels, data sharing follows YouTube’s API Services Terms and Google’s Privacy Policy.
4. Data Security and Retention
We employ industry-standard measures (e.g., encryption, firewalls, access controls) to protect data. Our IT experts continuously monitor threats.
- Retention: Data is retained only as long as necessary (e.g., account data until deletion; logs for 12 months; ad data per Google’s retention limits).
- Breach Response: Prompt notification if required by law.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Under DPDPA, GDPR, and similar laws:
- Access, Correction, Deletion: Request via contact@bloomsfordmedia.com.
- Consent Withdrawal: For cookies/ads via our consent management platform (powered by Google Consent Mode).
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from emails; disable personalized ads in Google Account settings.
- Do Not Track: Honored where possible.
- Children: Services not for under 13 (or local age); no knowing collection.
Indian residents can approach our office for assistance.
6. International Data Transfers
Data may transfer to servers in India, the US (e.g., Google), or elsewhere. We use Standard Contractual Clauses and adequacy decisions for protection.
7. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Services link to third parties (e.g., YouTube, advertisers). Their privacy policies apply; we are not responsible.
8. Advertising Specifics (Google Compliance)
- We participate in Google AdSense, Ad Manager, and YouTube Monetization.
- Ads are labeled and personalized only with consent.
- No data collection for ads from sensitive sites or without disclosure.
- Users can manage preferences at myadcenter.google.com.
- We prohibit invalid clicks/traffic per Google’s policies.
9. Changes to This Policy
Material changes are notified via email/site notice. Continued use implies acceptance.
10. Contact Us
Bloomsford Media Private Limited [Address: As on https://bloomsfordmedia.com/] Email: contact@bloomsfordmedia.com
For advertising partnerships, our team ensures seamless integration with compliant data practices, driving business growth.