Privacy Policy
Section 01
Overview
News Axis is an independent online news portal operated by NewsAxis Media Ltd., registered in Bangladesh. This Privacy Policy governs all personal data collected through our website, newsletters, comment sections, and any other digital services we provide.
By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services.
Our commitment: We do not sell your personal data to advertisers, third-party marketers, or any commercial entity. Your information is used solely to improve your experience on News Axis.
Section 02
Information We Collect
We collect information in two ways — information you provide directly, and information collected automatically when you use our website.
Information you provide voluntarily:
- Name and email address when subscribing to our newsletter
- Name, email, and comments when participating in comment sections
- Contact details when submitting news tips, press releases, or enquiries
- Any other information you choose to share when contacting our editorial team
Information collected automatically:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns
- Referring website or search query that brought you to News Axis
- Cookie identifiers and similar tracking technologies
Section 03
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To deliver our news content, newsletters, and editorial updates
- To respond to your messages, tips, and enquiries
- To improve our website's performance, design, and user experience
- To understand reader interests and tailor content accordingly
- To moderate comments and maintain a respectful public forum
- To detect and prevent fraudulent activity, abuse, or security threats
- To comply with applicable laws and legal obligations in Bangladesh
We will never use your personal information to send unsolicited commercial messages or share it with political parties, corporate sponsors, or advertising networks without your explicit consent.
Section 04
Sharing of Information
News Axis does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to any third party. We may share limited data only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: Trusted technical partners who assist us in operating our website (e.g. hosting providers, email delivery services, analytics platforms) — bound by strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Compliance: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority under the applicable laws of Bangladesh.
- Editorial Integrity: Anonymised, aggregated reader data may be used internally for editorial planning and research — never in a form that identifies individuals.
- Business Transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or restructuring of NewsAxis Media Ltd., user data may be transferred under equivalent privacy protections.
Section 05
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
News Axis uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how our content is used.
Essential Cookies
Required for basic website functionality, security, and session management. Cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand traffic patterns and reader behaviour using tools such as Google Analytics.
Preference Cookies
Remember your settings and preferences such as language or display choices across visits.
Third-Party Cookies
Set by embedded content (e.g. social media widgets or video players) from external platforms.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Section 06
Third-Party Links
Our articles may contain hyperlinks to external websites, source documents, government portals, or social media platforms. News Axis is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external website you visit through a link on News Axis. Our policy applies solely to information collected through our own platform.
Section 07
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational precautions to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers
- Restricted staff access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- Regular security audits and software updates
- Secure data storage with reputable hosting infrastructure
No method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach affecting your information, we will notify you promptly in accordance with applicable law.
Section 08
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Specifically:
- Newsletter subscriber data is retained for as long as you remain subscribed. You may unsubscribe at any time.
- Comment data is retained for the life of the published article unless deletion is requested.
- Enquiry and correspondence data is retained for up to two years.
- Analytics and usage data is typically retained for up to 26 months in aggregated form.
Upon request, we will delete or anonymise your personal data unless legal obligations require us to retain it.
Section 09
Your Rights
As a reader and user of News Axis, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
- Right to Object: Object to certain types of processing, including direct communications.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw any consent you have previously given at any time.
- Right to Unsubscribe: Opt out of newsletters and marketing communications at any time via the unsubscribe link in any email.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@newsaxis.press. We will respond within 30 days.
Section 10
Children's Privacy
News Axis is a public news platform intended for general adult audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal data to us, please contact us immediately at info@newsaxis.press and we will take prompt steps to delete such information.
Section 11
Changes to This Policy
News Axis reserves the right to update or revise this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make significant changes, we will:
- Update the effective date at the top of this page
- Post a prominent notice on our homepage for a reasonable period
- Notify newsletter subscribers via email where appropriate
Continued use of News Axis following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Section 12
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please reach out to our Privacy Team:
Editorial Office
NewsAxis Media Ltd., Dhaka, Bangladesh
General Enquiries
Response Time
Within 30 business days of receipt