Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 25th July 2025
Entity Name: Group Media Private Limited
Office Address: Gate No. 4, Preet Vihar Metro, F-20, Vikas Marg, East Delhi – 110092
Website: www.edainik.in  www.info@groupmedia.in

  1. Introduction

Group Media Private Limited we respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you engage with us through our website (www.edainik.in),  www.info@groupmedia.in,  YouTube channel, print media, and during any financial transactions via Razorpay.

  1. Information We Collect

When you interact with us, especially as a journalist, freelance journalist, bureau chief, or national/state-level media partner, we may collect the following:

  • Full Name
  • Contact Information (Phone number, Email, Address)
  • PAN Card Number
  • GST Registration Details (if applicable)
  • Bank Details (for reimbursement/commission if applicable)
  • Payment information via Razorpay (transaction ID, date, amount)
  • Identity proofs (as required for compliance)
  1. Purpose of Collecting Your Information

We collect your information for the following purposes:

  • To verify and onboard journalists and contributors
  • To process kit fees and other payments using Razorpay
  • To comply with legal and tax obligations (PAN/GST)
  • To provide access to our newsroom and reporting systems
  • For internal record-keeping and communication
  1. Payment Security with Razorpay

All financial transactions are securely processed via Razorpay, a PCI-DSS compliant payment gateway. Group Media does not store your card or banking details directly.

For more on Razorpay’s own privacy practices, refer to:
👉 https://razorpay.com/privacy

  1. Sharing of Data

We do not sell or trade your personal data. However, we may share data:

  • With government or legal authorities if mandated
  • With Razorpay for secure transaction processing
  • With our internal administrative or legal teams
  • With auditors or accountants for GST/PAN verification
  1. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill onboarding and compliance requirements
  • Complete transactions
  • Resolve disputes
  • Maintain legal and tax records
  1. Your Rights

You may request:

  • Access to your personal data
  • Correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion of your personal data (where applicable)
  • Withdrawal of consent (with limits)

To do so, contact us at:
📧 Email: [Insert official email]
📞 Phone: [Insert phone number]

  1. Data Security

We use physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to protect your data. However, no method of transmission is 100% secure. You use our platforms at your own risk.

  1. Third-Party Links

Our website or YouTube may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices.

  1. Policy Updates

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on www.edainik.in with the “Effective Date” changed accordingly.

  1. Contact Information

Group Media Private Limited
📍 Gate No. 4, Preet Vihar Metro, F-20, Vikas Marg, East Delhi – 110092
📧 Email: [Insert Email]
🌐 Website: www.edainik.in