Privacy matters.

1. Introduction

NewzBari ("we", "us", "our", or "NewzBari") is an initiative of RyteByte Labs. We operate a multi-tenant, white-label News SaaS platform that enables journalists, publishers, and media organizations to establish, manage, and operate independent digital news portals.

We recognize the importance of privacy, personal data protection, and information security. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, store, disclose, and protect personal information when individuals access our website, register for our services, communicate with us, or use our platform.

This Policy applies to information processed by NewzBari in connection with its own website, business operations, publisher accounts, and platform services.

By using our services, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy, subject to any consent or other lawful basis required by applicable law.

2. Important Distinction: NewzBari and Publisher Websites

NewzBari provides the technology and infrastructure through which independent publishers operate their own news portals.

Each Publisher Portal is independently branded and operated by its respective publisher.

A publisher may independently collect and process information through its website, including:

• Reader registration information.
• Newsletter subscriptions.
• Contact form submissions.
• Comments and feedback.
• Reader preferences.
• Advertising and analytics information.
• Other information submitted by visitors.

The publisher is responsible for its own website's privacy notices, consent practices, and lawful processing activities.

NewzBari may process such information on behalf of the publisher as a data processor or service provider, depending on the applicable legal framework and the actual processing activity.

This Privacy Policy does not replace the individual privacy policy of a Publisher Portal.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information.

3.1 Account and Registration Information

When a publisher creates an account or subscribes to our services, we may collect:

• Full name.
• Business or organization name.
• Email address.
• Telephone number.
• Account username.
• Authentication information.
• Publisher website information.
• Domain information.
• Authorized staff information.
• Account roles and permissions.

3.2 Billing and Transaction Information

We may collect:

• Subscription plan details.
• Payment status.
• Transaction references.
• Billing history.
• Invoice information.
• Applicable tax information.
• Payment-related correspondence.

Payment processing may be handled by independent payment service providers. We do not necessarily store complete payment card information.

3.3 Publisher Website Information

In order to provide our platform, we may process information uploaded, submitted, or generated by publishers, including:

• News articles and drafts.
• Headlines and descriptions.
• Photographs and videos.
• Documents and other media.
• Author information.
• Editorial metadata.
• Categories and tags.
• Website configurations.
• Comments and reader submissions, where supported.
• Other publisher-managed content.

3.4 Technical and Device Information

When individuals access our platform, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address.
• Browser type and version.
• Device type.
• Operating system.
• Access timestamps.
• Requested URLs.
• Referring pages.
• Login activity.
• Security logs.
• Error and performance information.
• Platform usage statistics.

3.5 Communication Information

We may retain information contained in:

• Emails.
• Support requests.
• Contact forms.
• Telephone correspondence records, where lawfully recorded.
• Billing communications.
• Partnership inquiries.
• Other official communications.

4. How We Use Personal Information

We use information for legitimate business and operational purposes, including:

1. Creating and maintaining publisher accounts.
2. Providing subscription-based services.
3. Operating publisher dashboards.
4. Providing website hosting and technical infrastructure.
5. Managing authentication and access permissions.
6. Processing payments and renewals.
7. Monitoring service performance.
8. Maintaining system security.
9. Detecting fraud and unauthorized activities.
10. Providing customer support.
11. Sending service notifications and important updates.
12. Improving platform functionality.
13. Managing technical backups and recovery.
14. Complying with applicable laws and regulations.
15. Establishing, exercising, or defending legal claims.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal information where an appropriate lawful basis exists under applicable law.

Depending on the circumstances, these bases may include:

• Consent of the relevant individual.
• Performance of a contract.
• Steps requested before entering into a contract.
• Compliance with legal obligations.
• Protection of vital interests.
• Legitimate interests, where recognized by applicable law and subject to relevant conditions.
• Establishment, exercise, or defence of legal claims.

Where consent is required, it must be obtained in accordance with the relevant legal requirements. Consent may be withdrawn where applicable law permits, without affecting the lawfulness of processing conducted before withdrawal.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

NewzBari may use cookies, local storage technologies, pixels, and similar technologies for:

• Essential website functionality.
• Authentication and session management.
• Security.
• User preferences.
• Analytics.
• Performance monitoring.
• Advertising-related activities, where applicable.

Non-essential cookies will be subject to consent requirements where required by applicable law.

For additional information, please read our Cookie Policy.

7. Advertising and Third-Party Advertising Agencies

NewzBari may facilitate advertising services through independent third-party advertising agencies and advertising networks.

Such providers may collect or receive certain technical and usage information to:

• Display relevant advertisements.
• Measure advertising impressions.
• Measure engagement.
• Detect invalid traffic.
• Prevent advertising fraud.
• Calculate advertising performance and revenue.

These advertising providers may use their own cookies, pixels, identifiers, and tracking technologies.

They may process information under their own privacy policies and contractual arrangements.

NewzBari does not independently control every data processing activity carried out by third-party advertising providers.

Publishers are responsible for ensuring that their websites contain appropriate privacy disclosures and obtain legally required consent from visitors.

8. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We may share information with service providers and other parties where necessary to deliver our services.

These may include:

• Cloud infrastructure providers.
• Hosting and storage providers.
• Content delivery and security providers.
• Domain registrars.
• DNS service providers.
• Payment processors.
• Email delivery providers.
• Analytics providers.
• Customer support providers.
• Advertising networks.
• Professional advisers.
• Legal and regulatory authorities.

We may also disclose information where:

• Required by law.
• Required by a valid judicial or governmental order.
• Necessary to investigate suspected fraud or security incidents.
• Necessary to protect our legal rights or the rights of others.
• Required in connection with a business merger, acquisition, restructuring, or transfer.

We do not sell personal information as an independent commercial product.

Where applicable law defines certain advertising-related disclosures or processing as a sale or sharing of personal information, we will comply with the applicable disclosure and opt-out requirements.

9. International Data Transfers

NewzBari may use third-party infrastructure and service providers located in different countries.

As a result, personal information may be stored or processed outside Bangladesh or the country in which the relevant individual resides.

Where international data transfers are subject to legal restrictions, we will apply the appropriate safeguards and legal mechanisms required by applicable law.

We do not guarantee that all information will be stored exclusively within Bangladesh.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, misuse, and disclosure.

Depending on the relevant service and technical environment, these measures may include:

• Access restrictions.
• Authentication and authorization controls.
• Secure communication protocols.
• Encryption where appropriate and supported.
• Security monitoring.
• Backup and recovery mechanisms.
• Infrastructure protection.
• Technical maintenance.
• Incident response procedures.

However, no online service, electronic storage system, or transmission method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

We will address security incidents and provide legally required notifications where applicable.

11. Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, subject to contractual and legal requirements.

Retention periods may depend on:

• Account status.
• Subscription duration.
• Operational requirements.
• Security requirements.
• Legal obligations.
• Accounting and tax requirements.
• Dispute resolution requirements.

Publisher Data Backups

NewzBari maintains operational backups of publisher data for continuity and recovery purposes while the relevant subscription and service remain active.

Access to NewzBari-maintained backup facilities is conditional upon an active NewzBari subscription.

When a subscription expires or is terminated, access to the relevant platform and backup facilities may be restricted or discontinued.

Publisher data and backups may subsequently be deleted or disposed of according to our retention practices and applicable legal obligations.

Publishers should maintain independent copies of their important content and business records.

This backup arrangement does not constitute a guarantee of permanent storage or recovery.

12. Data Ownership and Processing Roles

Publishers retain their respective rights in the original content and materials they upload, subject to third-party rights.

Where a publisher determines why and how reader information is processed through its portal, the publisher will generally act as the relevant data controller, data fiduciary, or equivalent legal role.

NewzBari may act as a data processor or service provider when processing that information on the publisher's behalf.

NewzBari may independently act as a controller or equivalent legal entity for information relating to its own accounts, billing, platform security, support, and business administration.

The actual legal roles depend on the nature of the processing activity and applicable law.

13. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to:

• Request access to personal information.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of eligible information.
• Withdraw consent.
• Object to certain processing.
• Request information about processing activities.
• Exercise applicable data portability rights.
• Restrict certain processing activities.
• Lodge a complaint with a competent authority.

Requests relating to NewzBari account information may be submitted using our contact details.

Requests concerning personal information collected directly by an independent Publisher Portal should generally be directed to the relevant publisher.

Where NewzBari acts as a processor, we will assist the publisher as required by applicable law and our Data Processing Agreement.

Nothing in this Policy limits any non-waivable statutory rights.

14. Children's Privacy

NewzBari's platform is primarily designed for publishers, businesses, media organizations, and authorized account holders.

We do not knowingly encourage children to create independent publisher accounts.

Publishers operating websites that may be accessed by children must implement appropriate safeguards and comply with applicable requirements concerning children's personal information and parental or guardian consent.

15. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website and Publisher Portals may contain links to independent websites, applications, and services.

NewzBari does not control the privacy practices, policies, or security of independent third parties.

Users should review the relevant third-party privacy policies before submitting personal information.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our services, technology, business operations, or legal requirements.

The updated version will be published on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date.

Where required by law, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent before implementing relevant changes.

17. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions, complaints, or requests, please contact:

NewzBari An initiative of RyteByte Labs

Email: [email protected] Phone: +880 18 13 48 53 48 Website: https://www.newzbari.com