Last updated: January 2026
Welcome to uppcl.news. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy document explains how information is collected, used, stored, and protected when you visit or interact with our website.
1. Who We Are
Our website address is: https://uppcl.news
uppcl.news is an independent informational platform created to share news, updates, and general information related to UPPCL and electricity services in Uttar Pradesh. We are not affiliated with or operated by any government department or UPPCL authority.
2. Information We Collect
a) Comments
When visitors leave comments on the website, we collect:
- The data shown in the comments form
- Visitor IP address
- Browser user agent string
This information is collected to help with spam detection and to maintain website security.
An anonymized string (hash) generated from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check whether you use it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Once your comment is approved, your profile picture (if any) may be visible publicly alongside your comment.
b) Media Uploads
If you upload images to the website, please avoid uploading images containing embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract such data from images published on the site.
3. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience.
- If you leave a comment, you may opt to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
- A temporary cookie may be set when you visit the login page to check whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.
- Login cookies store login details and screen preferences. Login cookies last two days, and screen preference cookies last one year.
- Selecting the “Remember Me” option keeps you logged in for two weeks.
- When you edit or publish an article, a cookie storing the post ID is saved and expires after one day.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
4. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on uppcl.news may include embedded content (such as videos, images, or articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you visited those websites directly.
These external websites may:
- Collect data about you
- Use cookies
- Embed third-party tracking tools
- Monitor your interaction with embedded content
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.
5. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Improve website performance and content quality
- Prevent spam, fraud, and misuse
- Respond to user comments or queries
- Maintain site security and functionality
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
6. Who We Share Your Data With
- If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.
- Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
No other personal data is shared unless required by law.
7. Data Retention
- Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to help recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
- For registered users (if applicable), personal information provided in user profiles is stored securely.
Website administrators can view and edit this information when necessary.
8. Your Data Rights
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data
This does not include data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Requests can be made via our contact page.
9. Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services that may operate outside your country.
10. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised update date.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us through the website.