Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 23rd Aug, 2025

Punjabi Link Media Group (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://punjabilinkmediagroup.com/ and the associated mobile application (collectively, the “Services”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our Services.

Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

Register for an account or subscribe to our newsletter.
Contact us via email or through the app.
Provide feedback or participate in surveys.

This information may include your:

Name
Email address
Phone number (if provided)
Any other information you submit directly to us

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Services, we automatically collect certain information about your device and your use of the Services through technologies such as cookies, web beacons, and analytics tools:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Pages visited and time spent on the site/app
Language preferences
Referring URL

c. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to personalize your experience, analyze usage, and deliver targeted advertising. Cookies are small text files placed on your device. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide, operate, and maintain our Services.
Improve functionality and user experience.
Communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and sending newsletters, updates, or promotional offers (you can opt out anytime).
Monitor, analyze, and enhance app and website performance.
Detect and prevent fraudulent activity and secure our Services.
Comply with legal requirements.

3. Sharing Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf such as hosting, analytics, customer service, and marketing.
Legal Compliance: When required by law, legal process, or to protect rights, safety, or property.
Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Third-Party Services and Integrations

Our Services include integrations with third-party platforms:

Online Radio Streaming: We use Shoutcast servers for online radio broadcast. Shoutcast may collect data as per their privacy policies.
YouTube Video Content: Videos are embedded from YouTube. Using these videos means your interaction data may be collected by YouTube according to their privacy terms.
News API: We utilize third-party APIs for news content aggregation, subject to their respective data policies.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold.
Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time via the links provided or by contacting us.
Cookie Preferences: Manage cookie settings via your browser or device.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the details below.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete it.

8. International Users

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States. By using our Services, you consent to such transfers which may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

Email: info@punjabilinkmediagroup.com
Address: Unit 703, 4656 Westwinds Drive NE Calgary, Alberta, T3J 3Z5
Phone: +1 403 293 7200

By using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.