Introduction
Welcome to LokMint.com (“we”, “our”, or “us”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, protect, and disclose your information when you use https://www.lokmint.com (“the Site”). This policy is in full compliance with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA – USA)
- Information Technology Act 2000 & IT Rules 2021 (India)
- Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India)
- Google AdSense Program Policies
- Google News Publisher Guidelines
By accessing or using LokMint.com, you agree to be bound by the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy and our Terms & Conditions.
What Information We Collect
Personal Information (Voluntarily Provided)
We collect personal information only when you choose to provide it through:
- Contact forms
- Newsletter subscriptions
- Commenting on posts
This may include:
- Your name
- Email address
- IP address
- Any other details submitted voluntarily
Non-Personal Information (Automatically Collected)
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Device type
- Internet service provider
- Pages visited on LokMint.com
- Time spent, clicks, scrolls
- Referring/exit pages
This data helps us improve website performance and understand user interests.
How We Use Your Data
We use collected data for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain our website
- To personalize your user experience
- To analyze website traffic via tools like Google Analytics
- To show relevant ads via Google AdSense
- To send newsletters or updates if opted-in
- To reply to queries or feedback sent via our Contact Us
We only use your data when we have a legal basis to do so, either through your consent or our legitimate interest.
Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
LokMint.com uses Google AdSense to serve ads. AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on prior visits to our website or other websites.
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits.
- Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to our site and/or other sites.
- Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.
We also comply with:
- Google Publisher Policies
- Google EU User Consent Policy
- Google Ad Technology Provider policies
Use of Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit a website. LokMint.com uses cookies to:
- Understand site traffic and performance
- Remember user preferences
- Deliver relevant ads
- Improve user experience
For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features of the website may not function properly if you do so.
Data Protection & Storage
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your personal data, including:
- SSL encryption
- Secure server infrastructure
- Limited access to personal data by staff
- Firewalls and intrusion detection systems
All analytics and advertising data is stored in accordance with GDPR and AdSense retention standards.
International Data Transfers
If you are located outside of India and choose to provide information to us, please note that your data may be transferred to, processed, and stored in India or other jurisdictions. We ensure such transfers are done with adequate safeguards as required by law.
Your Data Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
Under GDPR (EU Residents):
- Right to access your data
- Right to rectify inaccuracies
- Right to erasure (“Right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent
Under CCPA (California Residents):
- Right to know what personal data is collected
- Right to delete personal data
- Right to opt out of sale of data
- Right to non-discrimination
To exercise any of these rights, email us at: contact@lokmint.com
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data. We may share anonymized data with:
- Advertising networks
- Analytics providers
- Hosting and infrastructure partners
We may disclose your information if required by law or for protecting our legal rights.
Data Retention
We retain non-personal data for analytics and compliance purposes for a maximum of 26 months. Personal data (such as names or email addresses submitted via forms) will be retained only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected.
Children’s Privacy
LokMint.com is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover we have unintentionally collected such information, we will delete it promptly. Contact us at contact@lokmint.com if you believe this has occurred.
External Links
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites. We recommend reading their respective privacy policies.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect legal, technological, or business changes. All updates will be posted on this page with the updated date. Continued use of LokMint.com after changes implies acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or privacy-related requests, please contact us:
Email: contact@lokmint.com
Contact Page: https://www.lokmint.com/contact-us
Final Note
LokMint.com respects your privacy and adheres to the highest legal and ethical standards. Our commitment is to protect your data and build your trust. We ensure transparency, safety, and user control at every step.
To read other legal policies, visit:
Thank you for trusting LokMint.com — India’s citizen-first news source.