Privacy Policy
LexHour (“we“, “us“, or “our“) operates lexhour.in — an independent digital media platform covering news, legal affairs, politics, finance, environment, and related topics. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website.
By accessing or using lexhour.in, you agree to the practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you interact with our website — such as leaving a comment or submitting an advertisement enquiry — you may voluntarily provide:
- Your name and email address (for comments or contact forms)
- Your mobile number and message (for advertisement enquiries)
- Any other information you choose to include in your submissions
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit lexhour.in, our systems and third-party services may automatically collect:
- Your IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type, version, and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs
- Device identifiers and session data
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. The following types of cookies may be set:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Necessary for the website to function correctly. Cannot be disabled. | Session / 30 days |
| Comment | Remembers your name, email, and URL for future comments. | Session |
| Analytics | Anonymized data to understand visitor behavior and improve content. | Up to 12 months |
You can manage your cookie preferences via the cookie consent banner shown on your first visit, or by adjusting your browser settings.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To display and moderate user comments on our articles
- To respond to advertisement enquiries and contact requests
- To analyze website traffic and improve our content and user experience
- To ensure the security and proper functioning of our website
- To comply with applicable legal obligations
Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party providers (e.g., web hosting, analytics, email delivery) who assist in operating the website, bound by confidentiality obligations.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government authority, we may disclose information to comply with legal obligations.
- Business Continuity: In the event of a merger or restructuring, user data may be transferred subject to the same privacy protections.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy:
- Comment data (name, email): Retained while the comment is published; deleted on request or editorial removal.
- Advertisement enquiry data: Retained for up to 90 days after the enquiry is resolved.
- Analytics data: Retained in anonymized/aggregated form for up to 12 months.
- Server logs (IP, device info): Retained for up to 90 days for security purposes.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Opt out of cookies or data processing at any time.
- Right to Grievance Redressal: Under the DPDP Act, 2023 (India), you may file a grievance with us or with the Data Protection Board of India.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. Our website uses SSL (HTTPS) encryption for all data transmissions.
No method of internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We do not store sensitive financial information such as payment card details on our servers.
Third-Party Links & Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, news sources, or social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
We may embed content or widgets from third-party services (e.g., social sharing buttons, embedded videos). These services may independently collect information about you, subject to their own privacy policies.
Children’s Privacy
LexHour is intended for a general adult audience. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, we will promptly delete such information. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.
For significant changes, we may also provide a notice on our homepage.
Applicable Law & Compliance
This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. We comply with the following regulatory frameworks:
- Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 — India
- Information Technology Act, 2000 and its amendments
- IT (Reasonable Security Practices) Rules, 2011
For users in the European Union or other jurisdictions with specific data protection laws, we endeavor to provide comparable protections as described in this Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us:
