Bol Janata Bol (“we”, “our”, “us”) is a digital public opinion platform that enables citizens to share their views, opinions, stories, concerns, interviews, and user-generated content on social, political, cultural, and public interest issues. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly and in accordance with applicable laws of India.
By accessing or using our website, submitting content, or participating in our platform, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
Personal Information
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Social media profile information (where voluntarily provided)
- City, state, or location details voluntarily shared by users
User-Generated Content
- Opinions, comments, articles, feedback, suggestions, and stories
- Photos, audio recordings, and videos submitted by users
- Interview recordings and public responses provided voluntarily
- Survey responses and poll participation
Technical Information
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Operating system
- Cookies and usage analytics
- Website interaction data
2. Purpose of Collection
The information collected may be used to:
- Publish and display user-generated content on our website, YouTube channel, and official social media platforms;
- Conduct interviews, opinion polls, surveys, and public engagement activities;
- Improve our platform, content quality, and user experience;
- Communicate with users regarding their submissions or participation;
- Monitor platform security and prevent misuse;
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
3. User-Generated Content and Consent
Bol Janata Bol operates as a public opinion and media platform. By voluntarily submitting content or participating in interviews, surveys, or public discussions, you acknowledge and agree that:
- The information, opinions, comments, photographs, audio recordings, and videos submitted by you may be published, reproduced, displayed, distributed, or shared by Bol Janata Bol across its digital properties, including its website, YouTube channel, and official social media pages;
- Your submissions may be edited for clarity, formatting, duration, or technical requirements without altering the essence of your views;
- You grant Bol Janata Bol a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, publish, distribute, display, and archive such content for editorial, informational, promotional, and archival purposes;
- You represent that you own or have the necessary permissions to share the content submitted by you.
4. Moderation and Content Responsibility
Bol Janata Bol encourages responsible public participation. Users shall not submit content that:
- Violates any law applicable in India;
- Is defamatory, obscene, hateful, discriminatory, or misleading;
- Infringes intellectual property rights;
- Invades another person’s privacy;
- Promotes violence, illegal activities, or public disorder;
- Contains false information intended to deceive or harm.
Bol Janata Bol reserves the right to review, moderate, reject, remove, or restrict access to any content that violates applicable laws, our policies, or community standards.
5. Intermediary Status and Compliance
Bol Janata Bol functions as a digital platform facilitating public participation and user-generated content and shall endeavour to comply with applicable provisions of:
- The Information Technology Act, 2000;
- The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, as amended from time to time;
- The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and applicable rules thereunder.
Nothing in this Privacy Policy shall be construed as creating any obligation on Bol Janata Bol to pre-screen, monitor, or verify every piece of user-generated content prior to publication.
6. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to:
- Understand visitor preferences;
- Analyse website traffic and performance;
- Enhance user experience and website functionality.
Users may disable cookies through their browser settings, although certain features of the website may become unavailable.
7. Disclosure of Information
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
We may disclose information:
- With your consent;
- To service providers assisting in website operations;
- When required by law, court order, or governmental authority;
- To protect our rights, users, systems, and public interest;
- For investigation and prevention of fraud, cyber incidents, or unlawful activities.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organisational measures to safeguard information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of electronic storage or internet transmission is entirely secure.
9. Retention of Information
We may retain personal information and user-generated content for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services;
- Maintain archives and public records;
- Resolve disputes;
- Comply with legal obligations;
- Exercise legitimate editorial and public interest functions.
10. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may:
- Request access to information provided by you;
- Request correction or updating of information;
- Withdraw consent, where applicable;
- Request deletion of personal information that is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
Certain information or published content may continue to be retained where required by law, journalistic necessity, public interest, or archival requirements.
11. Third-Party Platforms
Our website may contain links to third-party platforms, including YouTube and social media services. Their privacy practices are governed by their respective policies, and Bol Janata Bol shall not be responsible for the privacy practices of such external platforms.
12. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed towards children below the age prescribed under applicable law. If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child without appropriate consent, reasonable steps may be taken to delete such information.
13. Changes to this Privacy Policy
Bol Janata Bol reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updated versions will be published on this page with the revised Effective Date.
14. Contact Us
For any questions, requests, grievances, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Bol Janata Bol
Address: Gladiators Group, Plot No : 41, 1st Floor, Rudrapur, Pahala, Bhubaneswar, Khordha, Odisha, India, 751035
Email: info@boljanatabol.net
Phone: +91 – 8112142242
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