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Privacy policy

Last updated 11 November 2026

This policy explains what information Goa News & Development ("we", "us") collects when you use this website, why we collect it and the choices you have.

Information we collect

  • Information you give us. When you leave a comment we store your name, email address and comment. When you write to us we receive the details you include in your message.
  • Information collected automatically. Like most websites, our servers record technical details such as your IP address, browser type, the pages you visit and the time of your visit. This helps us keep the site secure and working.
  • Cookies. The site uses cookies that are needed for it to work. If analytics or advertising services are enabled, those providers may also set cookies, as described below.

How we use information

  • To publish and moderate comments and to reply to messages you send us.
  • To understand which stories readers find useful and to improve the website.
  • To protect the website against spam, abuse and security threats.

We do not sell your personal information. Your email address is never shown publicly.

Analytics and advertising

We may use services such as Google Analytics to measure visits and Google AdSense or other partners to show advertisements. These services may use cookies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites to measure traffic and show relevant ads. You can control cookies in your browser settings and learn more about how Google uses data at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.

Links to other websites

Our stories and advertisements may link to other websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

How long we keep information

We keep comments and messages for as long as they are needed for the purposes above, or as required by law. Server logs are kept for a limited period for security purposes.

Your choices

You can ask us to correct or delete a comment or other personal information you have shared with us by contacting us. You can block or delete cookies in your browser at any time; some parts of the site may then not work as expected.

Children

This website is meant for a general audience and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last changed.

Contact

For questions about this policy or your information, please reach us through our contact page.