Last Updated: August 19, 2026
Welcome to Point Blank News (accessible from
https://pointblank.news). One of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information collected and recorded by Point Blank News and how we use it, in compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) guidelines of India.If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us.
1. Information We Collect
We do not require users to register or provide personal details to read our educational financial stories. However, we may collect information in the following ways:
- Voluntary Information: If you contact us directly, subscribe to a newsletter, or fill out a form, we may receive personal details such as your name, email address, or phone number.
- Log Files: Like standard web hosting services, Point Blank News uses log files. These files automatically log visitors when they visit the website. This includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamps, and referring/exit pages. This data is not linked to any personally identifiable information.
2. Cookies and Web Beacons
Point Blank News uses “cookies” to store information, including visitors’ preferences and the specific pages on the website that the visitor accessed. This information is used to optimize the user experience by customizing our web page content based on visitors’ browser type and other generalized technical parameters.
3. Financial Affiliates and Third-Party Advertising Disclosures
Point Blank News is an independent financial education and news portal. To sustain our platform, we participate in financial affiliate programs (including, but not limited to, Cuelinks, EarnKaro, and direct sub-broker networks).
- Affiliate Tracking Links: Some articles on our website contain trackable affiliate links to external financial platforms, stockbrokers, or fintech apps (e.g., Demat account opening portals). If you click these links and open an account, we may receive a commission. This tracking is managed securely via cookies by our third-party affiliate partners.
- Third-Party Privacy Policies: Point Blank News’s Privacy Policy does not apply to external advertisers, stockbrokers, or websites. We advise you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party services for more detailed information regarding their data practices and instructions on how to opt-out.
4. SEBI Compliance and Financial Disclaimer
- Point Blank News provides story-based financial literacy, educational analyses of stock market fundamentals, and government schemes.
- Not Financial Advice: Content published on this platform should not be construed as investment, tax, legal, or SEBI-registered financial advice. Users are strictly urged to perform their own research or consult a certified SEBI-registered financial advisor before executing any real-money stock market trades or investments.
5. Data Protection Rights (DPDP Alignment)
Under Indian data regulations, you have the right to request that we:
- Provide copies of any personal data we hold about you (e.g., if you are an email newsletter subscriber).
- Correct or update any information you believe is inaccurate.
- Erase your personal data from our active databases.
6. Consent
By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its Terms and Conditions.
