Peptech Time (Website & Mobile Application)

**Effective Date:** October 14, 2026

**Last Updated:** October 14, 2026

Peptech Time (“we,” “our,” or “us”), accessible at [https://peptechtime.com](https://peptechtime.com) , is a digital news and media platform providing comprehensive coverage across regional developments (with a dedicated focus on Madhya Pradesh), national and international affairs, sports, business, entertainment, technology, and culture.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information across our website and mobile applications. By accessing or using our services, or by registering an account on our mobile app, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

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1. Information We Collect

We adhere to strict data minimization principles and collect only the information necessary to provide you with news content, maintain your account, and operate our services.

a. Information You Provide Directly

Account Registration (Mobile App): When you register or log in to the Peptech Time mobile app, we collect your name, email address, or mobile phone number (for OTP verification).

Social Authentication: If you register using third-party services (such as Google Sign-In or Apple ID), we collect your name, verified email address, and unique user identifier provided by that authentication service.

User Preferences: We record your saved articles, bookmarked regional beats (e.g., Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur), and custom push notification preferences.

Inquiries & Feedback: If you contact our editorial or technical desk directly, we collect your contact details and message contents to resolve your query.

b. Information Collected Automatically

Log & Device Data: When accessing our website or app, standard network logs are captured automatically. This includes your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, device brand and model, operating system version, app version, referring URLs, and timestamps.

Push Notification Tokens: To deliver breaking news alerts and real-time updates, we store unique push tokens (via Firebase Cloud Messaging / Apple Push Notification Service). You can disable push notifications at any time in your device system settings.

Diagnostics & Performance: Anonymized crash logs and latency statistics are collected to monitor app stability and fix technical errors.

c. Cookies & Web Technologies (Website)

Our website uses standard cookies, web beacons, and local storage to manage user sessions, remember language and display preferences, measure traffic, and serve contextual and programmatic advertising.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We process personal and technical data solely for legitimate operational purposes:

Account Management: To authenticate your login credentials, maintain active user sessions, and secure your account.

Content Delivery & Synchronization: To sync your bookmarked stories and regional preferences across app sessions.

Editorial Alerts: To transmit real-time breaking news notifications and editorial briefings (with your consent).

Platform Security: To detect and mitigate automated bot activity, malicious traffic, DDoS attempts, and abusive behavior.

Site & App Optimization: To measure content engagement, optimize page loading speed, and ensure smooth delivery across network conditions.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third-party data brokers or marketing lists.

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3. Advertising & Analytics (Google AdSense / GAM)

To support our journalistic operations, Peptech Time serves programmatic digital advertisements:

Third-Party Ad Networks: Third-party vendors, including Google (Google Ad Manager / AdSense), use cookies (such as DoubleClick cookies) to serve advertisements based on your prior visits to our website or other sites on the internet.

Ad Personalization & Opt-Out: You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting [Google Ads Settings](https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.google.com/settings/ads) or through the Digital Advertising Alliance at [https://www.aboutads.info/choices/](https://www.aboutads.info/choices/).

Analytics Tools: We use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics and Firebase) to track aggregated reader trends and audience traffic patterns. This data is collected in an anonymized, aggregated format.

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4. Third-Party Integrations & Embedded Media

Our news articles frequently incorporate embedded media elements from third-party social platforms (such as YouTube, X/Twitter, and Instagram):

Embedded content functions identically to visiting those third-party platforms directly.

These external services may collect technical data, place cookies, or track your interactions if you are logged into their respective services.

*Peptech Time is not responsible for the independent data handling practices of third-party platforms.

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5. Account and Data Deletion Rights

You have complete control over your account data. In compliance with mobile app store policies (Google Play Console and Apple App Store), you can delete your account and associated personal data at any time:

In-App Account Deletion: Open the Peptech Time App $\rightarrow$ Go to Profile / Settings $\rightarrow$ Select Account Settings $\rightarrow$ Tap Delete Account. Your profile credentials, notification tokens, and reading history will be purged immediately.

Web-Based Deletion Request: If you have uninstalled the app, you may initiate a permanent deletion request online at:

[https://peptechtime.com/delete-account](https://www.google.com/search?q=https://peptechtime.com/delete-account)

Email Request: You can email our compliance desk at `privacy@peptechtime.com` with the subject line *"Account Deletion Request"* from your registered email address.

Upon receiving an account deletion request, all identifying personal information, tokens, and bookmarks are permanently wiped from our active databases within 30 days.

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6. Data Security & Storage

We implement technical and organizational security controls to safeguard your data:

All web traffic and mobile API communications are encrypted using standard Transport Layer Security (TLS/HTTPS).

* User authentication tokens and passwords are salted and hashed using industry-standard cryptographic algorithms. Raw passwords are never stored.

* Database access is restricted by least-privilege administrative access controls.

While we maintain rigorous measures to prevent unauthorized access, no transmission over the internet or electronic storage infrastructure can be guaranteed to be 100% impenetrable.

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7. Children’s Privacy

Peptech Time is a general-audience digital news platform. We do not knowingly solicit or collect personal identification from children under 13 years of age. If we identify that an account belongs to an unregistered minor under the applicable legal age without verified parental consent, we will delete the account and its associated data immediately.

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8. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect technological changes, service enhancements, or regulatory updates. Any changes will be published directly to this page with an updated "Last Updated" timestamp. Continued use of our website or mobile application following an update indicates acceptance of the revised terms.

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9. Grievance Redressal & Contact Information

In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, you may address any privacy concerns, data inquiries, or regulatory grievances to our designated desk:

* Publication / Platform: Peptech Time

* Portal URL:[https://peptechtime.com](https://peptechtime.com)

* Grievance Desk: Grievance & Compliance Officer

* Email: `editor@peptechtime.com`

* Regional Base: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh , India