Privacy Policy

1. Overview & Reader-First Privacy Commitment

At WHAT'S GOING ON, reader privacy is foundational to our editorial ethos. Our service is designed to be fully browsable and accessible without requiring mandatory registration, payment information, or intrusive personal identity verification.

By accessing or browsing our portal, you acknowledge the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these practices, please discontinue use of the site.

2. Information We Collect & How It Is Used

We collect only minimal information necessary to deliver and optimize live news synchronization:

• Local Browser Storage (localStorage): We store your selected reading theme (dark or light mode), article bookmarks, and read status locally on your own device. This data never leaves your browser and is not transmitted to our servers.
• Server Log & Diagnostic Telemetry: Like standard web platforms, our hosting infrastructure automatically logs routine technical data such as browser user-agent, operating system, referring URLs, requested resources, and IP addresses to prevent DDoS attacks, monitor RSS proxy performance, and maintain server reliability.
• Direct Reader Correspondence: If you contact our editorial bureau via email or our contact form, we collect the details you voluntarily submit (name, email, message content) solely to address your query or editorial correction.

3. Advertising & Google AdSense Disclosure

To sustain high-frequency news ingestion and operational servers, WHAT'S GOING ON may partner with third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense.

Readers may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or through the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) opt-out tool.

4. Outbound Wire Links & Third-Party Publications

WHAT'S GOING ON aggregates news dispatches and provides direct outbound hyperlinks to primary source publications (including The Hindu, ThePrint, The Wire, Livemint, NDTV, The New York Times, and BBC).

When you click an outbound link to read a full article on an external publisher's domain, you are subject to the independent privacy policies and terms of service of that respective publication. We have no control over and assume no liability for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party platforms.

5. Cookies & Web Beacons

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use standard functional session cookies to facilitate RSS proxy caching and security verification. You can configure your browser to decline all cookies or to alert you when a cookie is being sent; however, certain portal optimizations may require cookie support.

6. Reader Data Rights (GDPR, CCPA & DPDP)

In compliance with international data protection frameworks, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), you hold the following rights regarding personal data:

• The right to request disclosure of any personal data we maintain about you.
• The right to request immediate erasure of your correspondence records.
• The right to object to or restrict processing of your communication details.
• The right to clear locally cached stories and bookmarks at any time by clearing your browser cache.

7. Policy Updates & Contacting the Data Officer

We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at our discretion to reflect technical, legislative, or operational improvements. Revisions will be published on this page with an updated timestamp.

For privacy-related inquiries or data requests, please contact:
Data Protection & Editorial Desk: privacy@whatgoinon.online