Last updated: 16 September 2026
Kaptaan (“Kaptaan”, “we”, “us” or “our”) operates the news website https://kaptaan.co.in (the “Website”). This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit or interact with the Website, why it is used, when it may be shared, and the choices available to you.
Information We Collect
Information you provide. If you contact Kaptaan, we may receive the information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, telephone number, message and any attachments. Search terms entered on the Website are processed to return relevant news results. The Website does not currently offer public user registration or accept reader comments.
Information collected automatically. When you visit the Website, our hosting, security and technical systems may process information such as your IP address, browser and device type, operating system, referring page, requested pages, date and time, and diagnostic or security logs. This information is used to deliver the Website, maintain security, diagnose faults, prevent abuse and understand aggregate Website performance.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Website may use cookies or similar browser technologies that are necessary for security, administration and core functionality. Advertising services and embedded content may also use cookies or similar technologies, subject to their own policies and your browser or service settings. You can restrict or delete cookies through your browser settings, although some Website features may then work differently.
Advertising
Kaptaan displays advertisements from local businesses and may use third-party advertising services, including Google services, where enabled. Third-party advertising providers may process device, browser, IP address, page-view and cookie information to deliver, limit, secure and measure advertisements in accordance with their own privacy policies and your available choices. Learn more about how Google uses information from sites that use its services.
Embedded Content, Social Sharing and External Links
Articles may include embedded content or links from services such as YouTube or social networks. Viewing embedded content or following an external link may allow that third party to receive information about your visit and use cookies or similar technologies. Sharing tools open the relevant external service or your device’s sharing interface. Kaptaan does not control third-party websites or their privacy practices, so please review their policies before providing information.
How We Use Information
- to provide, operate and improve the Website and its news, search and archive features;
- to respond to enquiries and privacy requests;
- to protect the Website, readers and our systems from fraud, misuse and security threats;
- to understand aggregate usage and technical performance;
- to display and measure advertising where applicable; and
- to comply with legal obligations and enforce our rights.
How Information May Be Shared
We do not sell or rent personal information. Information may be shared only as reasonably necessary with service providers that support hosting, security, advertising, embedded content or other Website operations; when required by law, legal process or a competent authority; to protect rights, safety and security; or in connection with a genuine business reorganisation, subject to appropriate safeguards. External providers process information under their own terms and privacy policies where they act independently.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, to maintain security and records, resolve disputes, or meet legal obligations. Retention periods may differ depending on the type of information and the service involved.
Security
We use reasonable administrative and technical measures intended to protect information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. No Internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure, so please avoid sending sensitive information unless it is necessary.
Children’s Privacy
Kaptaan is a general-audience news Website and is not directed specifically to children. We do not knowingly ask children under 18 to submit personal information through the Website. If you are a parent or lawful guardian and believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that we can review and, where appropriate, delete it.
Your Choices and Requests
You may manage cookies through your browser and advertising-service settings. Subject to applicable law, you may also request access to, correction or erasure of personal information relating to you, withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, or raise a privacy grievance. We may need to verify your identity before acting on a request.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when the Website, our practices or applicable requirements change. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Contact Us
For privacy questions or requests, email aamathakia@gmail.com. Please do not include passwords, financial details or other unnecessary sensitive information in your message.