Last Updated: July 2026
At Headline Express (accessible from headlineexpress.in), the privacy of our visitors is one of our top priorities. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information that are (and are not) recorded or used by Headline Express in accordance with Indian laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023.
1. Zero Personal Data Collection Policy
Headline Express is an open-access local news portal. We believe in providing news without compromising your online privacy.
- No User Registration: We do not require you to create an account, register, or log in to read our news content.
- No Personal Information Collected: We do not ask for, process, or store your name, contact details, address, or payment details for accessing our news articles.
- No User Tracking / Profiling: We do not sell, rent, trade, or process any personal data of our readers.
2. Server Log Files & Technical Data
Like standard web servers, our hosting provider automatically logs non-personally identifiable technical information when you visit our website. This includes:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address (used solely for security and network diagnostics)
- Browser type and version
- Operating System
- Date and time stamp of visits
- Referring/exit pages
This technical data is not linked to any information that is personally identifiable and is strictly used for maintaining network security and server performance.
3. Cookies and Web Beacons
Headline Express does not use tracking cookies to gather personal data from readers. Standard functional cookies may be stored by your web browser solely to ensure basic website performance, speed optimization, and proper page rendering.
4. Contact Form Submissions
If you voluntarily choose to contact us via our website Contact Form or email (for news tips, feedback, or inquiries), the details you provide (such as your name, email, or phone number) are strictly used to respond to your inquiry. We do not use this information for marketing or share it with third parties.
5. External Links to Third-Party Websites
Our news portal may contain hyperlinked content or references to external websites. Headline Express has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. We advise you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.
6. Rights Under Indian Data Protection Laws
Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, as a reader and user (Data Principal), you have rights regarding digital personal data, including the right to grievance redressal and the right to information regarding processing.
Since Headline Express does not store or process personal data, there is no personal data stored on our servers to modify or delete. However, if you have submitted information through our contact form and wish to have it removed, you may reach out to our Grievance Officer.
7. Grievance Redressal Mechanism
In compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Rules made thereunder, if you have any questions, concerns, or grievances regarding this Privacy Policy or website content, please contact our designated Grievance Officer:
- Designation: Grievance Officer
- Portal Name: Headline Express
- Location: Jalandhar, Punjab, India
- Email: info@headlineexpress.in
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect regulatory updates or changes to our operations. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.