HT Digital Streams Limited - Privacy Policy

Scope: This policy applies to Hindustan Times, LiveMint, Live Hindustan, their respective mobile applications, and all HTDSL-operated Financial Services/Marketplace experiences embedded within these properties (collectively, the “Platform”).

HT Digital Streams Limited (hereinafter referred to as “HTDSL,” “We,” “Us,” or “Our”), a company incorporated under the laws of India, recognizes the critical importance of protecting the privacy and personal data of every user and visitor who accesses or avails our services (“You” or “Your”).

Your privacy is paramount to us, and we deeply value the trust you place in us. We are committed to being fully transparent about the personal data we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to protect it.

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how we collect, receive, store, disclose, share, and use your personal data when you use our Platform or interact with us. It also outlines your rights regarding your personal data and how you can exercise them.

Please read this Policy carefully. By accessing, browsing, using, or registering on our Platform, you give explicit consent to the processing of your personal data as described herein and agree to be bound by this Policy and our Terms. If you do not agree, please do not access or use the Platform.

All articles, images, and graphics are the property of HTDSL or its licensors.

We are committed to fair design. We do not use “dark patterns” to trick users into staying subscribed. Cancellation options are always easy to find, and billing terms (including frequency and refunds) are clearly stated at the point of purchase.

We use cookies to remember settings, measure audience size, and show relevant ads.

Note: We do not sell your personal data.

Pursuant to the GDPR, HTDSL acts as a Controller. Users in the EEA/UK have specific rights to object to profiling and request data portability. Data is primarily stored in India; any cross-border processing follows strict adequacy standards.

HTDSL has established a Grievance Redressal Mechanism.

We will acknowledge Your grievance within 24 hours and endeavour to resolve it within 15 days of receipt.

You may withdraw consent by writing to us.

Email: privacy@livemint.com / privacy@hindustantimes.com / info.fs@htdigital.in

If You believe Your personal data has been processed in a manner not compliant with applicable Indian laws, You may lodge a complaint with the appropriate regulatory authority or seek other remedies available under law. This may include the Data Protection Board of India (or its successor), subject to the procedural requirements prescribed from time to time.

We, HT Digital Streams Limited or HTDSL, are licensed to operate and manage the websites of HT Media Limited, including this website and recognizes the importance of maintaining the privacy of every user who visits our website. We value your privacy and appreciate your trust in us. We are committed to be transparent about the data we collect about you, how it is used and with whom it is shared.

This Privacy Policy is applicable in the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom (UK), and is pursuant to the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation 2016/679) and the UK GDPR. It applies when you use/visit our website or any other online service that links or refers to it. It does not govern or apply to information collected or used by HTDSL or its group companies through any other means.

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy and the processing of personal data processed pursuant to it, HTDSL is a Controller under the applicable law.