Terms of Service

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our services. This includes:

Personal Information:

• Registration & Newsletters: Name, email address, and password when you register for an account or subscribe to newsletters.
• Optional Details: Location, interests, or demographic data (if voluntarily provided for personalized content).

Non-Personal Information:

• Device/Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent, and referral URLs.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies:

• Essential Cookies: For site functionality (e.g., login sessions).
• Analytics Cookies: Tools like Google Analytics to understand traffic patterns.
• Advertising Cookies: To deliver targeted ads (opt-out via browser settings or AdChoices).
• Social Media Data: If you interact with us via social platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter), we may receive public profile information (per your privacy settings).

2. How We Use Your Information

• Deliver newsletters, updates, and personalized content recommendations.
• Manage user accounts and authenticate logins.
• Improve website performance, user experience, and content relevance.
• Communicate with you (e.g., service announcements, password resets).
• Prevent fraud, comply with legal obligations, or enforce our Terms of Service.
• Share aggregated or anonymized data for analytics, advertising, or partnerships.

3. How We Share Your Information

Service Providers:

Trusted third parties assist with:

• Email marketing (e.g., Mailchimp).
• Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Hosting and security (e.g., AWS).

Legal Compliance:

We may disclose information if required by law (e.g., court orders, government requests).

Business Transfers:

In mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales, user data may be transferred.

4. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary:

• Account Data: Until you request deletion.
• Newsletter Data: Until you unsubscribe.
• Analytics Data: Aggregated/anonymized data may be retained indefinitely.

5. Your Rights & Choices

Access/Update:

Log into your account or contact us to review or correct data.

Deletion:

Request removal of your account/data by emailing info@aroranews.com.

Opt-Out:

• Unsubscribe from emails via the link in every newsletter.
• Disable cookies via browser settings (may affect site functionality).
• Opt out of targeted ads via [Your Ad Choices Page] or NAI Consumer Opt-Out.

CCPA/GDPR Rights:

Residents of California or the EU may request data access, portability, or deletion under applicable laws.

6. International Data Transfers

Data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence (e.g., U.S. servers). We ensure safeguards like GDPR-approved Standard Contractual Clauses.

7. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from users under 16. Parents/guardians may contact us to remove unauthorized data.

8. Security Measures

• SSL encryption for data transmission.
• Regular security audits.
• Limited employee access to personal data.

9. Terms of Use

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using AroraNews.com (“the Site”), you agree to comply with these Terms and all applicable laws.

Eligibility

Users must be at least 16 years old. By registering, you confirm the accuracy of your information.

Account Registration

You are responsible for maintaining account confidentiality and all activities under your account. Notify us immediately of unauthorized use or security breaches.

User Responsibilities

Prohibited Activities:

• Posting unlawful, abusive, or infringing content.
• Scraping, hacking, or disrupting site operations.
• Impersonating others or sharing false information.

Content Submissions:

• User comments or contributions must comply with community guidelines.
• We reserve the right to remove content or ban users at our discretion.

10. Intellectual Property

Ownership: All content (articles, images, logos, videos) is owned by AroraNews or its licensors. Limited License: You may access and share content for personal, non-commercial use. Prohibited: Republishing full articles, modifying content, or using trademarks without written permission.

11. Third-Party Links

We are not responsible for content on linked third-party sites (e.g., advertisers, partners).

12. Disclaimers

Content is provided “as is” for informational purposes. We do not guarantee accuracy, completeness, or timeliness. Opinions in articles belong to authors and do not reflect AroraNews’ views.

13. Limitation of Liability

We are not liable for:

• Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages (e.g., data loss, revenue loss).
• Errors, viruses, or site downtime.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify AroraNews against claims arising from your misuse of the Site.

15. Termination

We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms or illegal activities.

16. Governing Law & Disputes

Governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction, e.g., State of California, USA]. Disputes resolved through binding arbitration (administered by [e.g., AAA]) in [Jurisdiction].

17. Updates to Terms

Revised Terms will be posted here. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

18. Contact Us:

For questions or disputes:

• Email: info@aroranews.com
• Mailing Address: Ganda Road, Mansehra, KPK, Pakistan