Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1st January, 2026

Last Updated: 1st January, 2026

1. Who We Are

Nugget News ("we," "us," or "our") is a content curation and knowledge aggregation platform covering financial markets, investing, artificial intelligence, technology, history, and related topics. Our website is accessible at https://www.nuggetnews.app.

We are currently operated by Nugget News, located in India.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, you can reach us at: nuggetnews01@gmail.com

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information depending on how you interact with Nugget News:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

Email address — when you sign up for our newsletter or create an account.
Name — if provided during sign-up or contact form submissions.
Messages and inquiries — content submitted through our contact form.
Comments or submissions — if user-generated content features are enabled in the future.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Usage and interaction data — pages visited, time spent, links clicked, scroll depth, and navigation patterns.
Device and browser information — browser type and version, operating system, screen resolution, and device type.
IP address — used to infer approximate location and for security and fraud prevention purposes.
Referral source — the URL or platform that directed you to our site.
Cookies and similar tracking technologies — as described in Section 6 below.

2.3 Information from Third-Party Services

If you interact with embedded third-party content (such as videos, social media widgets, or external tools), those third parties may independently collect data about you. Please refer to Section 9 for more details.

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information through the following means:

Directly from you — when you fill out forms, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us.
Automatically — through cookies, web beacons, server logs, and analytics tools when you browse our website.
From third-party services — analytics platforms, email service providers, and embedded content providers may share aggregated or usage-level data with us.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Purpose	Examples
Delivering our service	Showing you curated content; enabling site functionality
Newsletter and email communications	Sending you updates, digests, and relevant articles you signed up for
Responding to inquiries	Replying to messages sent through our contact form
Analytics and improvement	Understanding how users interact with the site; improving content and layout
Security and fraud prevention	Detecting bots, spam, and malicious activity
Legal compliance	Meeting obligations under applicable law
Affiliate tracking	Attributing referrals when you click affiliate links (if applicable)
Future payments	Processing transactions if paid features or subscriptions are introduced

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Legal Bases for Processing

While India's primary privacy framework is the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA), and to the extent we process data of individuals in other jurisdictions (such as the European Economic Area), we rely on the following legal bases:

Consent — for newsletter subscriptions, non-essential cookies, and marketing communications. You may withdraw consent at any time.
Legitimate interests — for website analytics, security monitoring, and improving our service, where such interests are not overridden by your rights.
Contractual necessity — if you engage with any paid or account-based features in the future.
Legal obligation — where we are required by law to process or retain your data.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Nugget News uses cookies and similar technologies (such as pixels and local storage) to make the site function correctly and to understand how it is used.

Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type	Purpose
Strictly Necessary	Essential for the site to function (e.g., session management, security). Cannot be disabled.
Analytics / Performance	Measure traffic and usage patterns to help us improve the site.
Functional / Preference	Remember your choices, such as display preferences.
Marketing / Tracking	Used by affiliate or advertising partners to attribute referrals (if applicable).

When you first visit Nugget News, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

For more information about managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

7. Analytics

We use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or similar services) to collect aggregated data about how visitors use our website. This may include pages viewed, session duration, device type, and traffic sources.

Analytics data is generally processed in aggregated or pseudonymous form. These tools may set their own cookies. Where applicable, we have enabled IP anonymization features.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

8. Email and Newsletters

If you subscribe to the Nugget News newsletter, we collect your email address and, if provided, your name.

We use this information solely to send you the content you subscribed to.
We use a third-party email delivery provider (such as Mailchimp, ConvertKit, Substack, or similar) to manage and deliver our emails.
Every marketing email we send includes an unsubscribe link. You may opt out at any time.
After unsubscribing, we may retain your email address on a suppression list to ensure we do not contact you again inadvertently.

9. Embedded Third-Party Content

Pages on Nugget News may include embedded content from third-party platforms — for example, videos (YouTube, Vimeo), social media posts, or interactive tools. Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited those websites directly.

These third parties may:

Collect data about you independently.
Use cookies and tracking technologies.
Build a profile of your browsing behaviour.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies before interacting with embedded content.

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

Service providers — We share data with trusted vendors who help us operate the website, including hosting providers, analytics platforms, email delivery services, and spam protection tools. These providers are contractually restricted from using your data for any purpose other than providing services to us.
Affiliate networks — If you click an affiliate link, relevant click and referral data may be shared with the affiliated partner for commission tracking purposes.
Payment processors — If payment features are introduced, transaction data will be shared with our payment processor (e.g., Razorpay, Stripe) as necessary to complete the transaction.
Legal requirements — We may disclose information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Nugget News or others.
Business transfers — In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the successor entity, subject to equivalent privacy protections.

11. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy:

Newsletter subscribers — Your email is retained as long as you remain subscribed, and on a suppression list thereafter if you unsubscribe.
Contact form submissions — Retained for a reasonable period to respond to your inquiry, typically no longer than 12 months unless the matter requires longer retention.
Analytics data — Retained in accordance with the settings of our analytics provider (typically 14–26 months, depending on configuration).
Legal and compliance records — Retained as long as required under applicable law.

12. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

Use of HTTPS/TLS encryption for data in transit.
Access controls limiting who can access stored data.
Regular review of security practices.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access — Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction — Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure / Deletion — Request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
Withdrawal of consent — Where we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time (e.g., by unsubscribing from emails or adjusting cookie preferences).
Restriction — Request that we limit how we process your data in certain circumstances.
Data portability — Where applicable, request that your data be provided in a structured, machine-readable format.
Objection — Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at nuggetnews01@gmail.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law (generally within 30 days).

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may also file a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.

14. Children's Privacy

Nugget News is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or under 18 where required by applicable law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we learn that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will take prompt steps to delete it. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at nuggetnews01@gmail.com.

15. International Data Transfers

Nugget News is based in India. If you access our website from outside India, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in India or in other countries where our service providers operate.

By using Nugget News, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred across international borders. Where such transfers occur, we take reasonable steps to ensure your data is protected in accordance with this policy and applicable law.

16. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites, news sources, and platforms. This Privacy Policy applies only to Nugget News. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any site you visit via a link from our platform.

17. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will:

Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
Post a notice on our website or notify subscribers by email where appropriate.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of Nugget News after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

18. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

Nugget News 📧 Email: nuggetnews01@gmail.com

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 business days.

19. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and other applicable regulations. Any disputes arising in connection with this policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Mumbai, India.