1. Introduction
Welcome to Daily Today (“Daily Today”, “we”, “our”, or “us”), a digital news and media platform owned and operated by Daily Today Pvt LTD., Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Daily Today is committed to protecting the privacy of our readers, visitors, subscribers, and users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect information when you access or use our website, mobile-compatible services, content, communications, and related features.
By accessing or using Daily Today, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
2. About Daily Today
Daily Today is a digital news agency and media platform providing news, analysis, reports, opinions, editorials, investigations, current affairs coverage, political coverage, international affairs reporting, finance, sports, entertainment, technology, food, Islamic stories, and other informational content.
Our editorial objective is to provide accurate, timely, and responsible journalism while maintaining editorial independence.
3. Information We Collect
A. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Date and time of access
- Geographic region (approximate)
- Website interaction data
This information helps us understand user behavior, improve performance, maintain security, and enhance user experience.
B. Push Notification Information
If you voluntarily subscribe to browser notifications through OneSignal or a similar service, we may collect technical subscription identifiers necessary to deliver notifications.
These identifiers do not typically reveal your personal identity but allow notification services to send alerts regarding breaking news, updates, and important publications.
C. Communication Information
If you contact us by email, phone, or other communication channels, we may collect:
- Name (if provided)
- Email address
- Phone number
- Content of correspondence
- Any information voluntarily provided by you
4. Information We Do Not Collect
Daily Today currently does not:
- Require user account registration
- Allow public user accounts
- Permit user-generated article uploads
- Operate public comment sections
- Sell personal information to third parties
We also do not knowingly collect unnecessary personal information from visitors.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Daily Today may use cookies, pixels, tags, and similar technologies to:
- Improve website functionality
- Analyze website traffic
- Measure audience engagement
- Support advertising services
- Enhance user experience
- Prevent fraud and abuse
Cookies may be placed by Daily Today or by authorized third-party service providers.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, certain website features may not function properly.
6. Analytics Services
Daily Today may use analytics tools including:
- Google Analytics
- Google Search Console
- Google Tag Manager
- Meta/Facebook Pixel
These services help us understand:
- Visitor behavior
- Audience interests
- Traffic sources
- Website performance
- Content effectiveness
Such services may collect technical information through cookies and similar technologies according to their own privacy policies.
7. Advertising and Google AdSense
Daily Today may display advertisements through advertising partners including Google AdSense and other advertising providers.
Advertising providers may use cookies, device identifiers, and similar technologies to:
- Display relevant advertisements
- Measure campaign effectiveness
- Prevent advertising fraud
- Improve advertising performance
Google and its partners may use cookies to serve advertisements based on prior visits to this and other websites.
Users may manage advertising preferences through Google’s advertising settings where available.
We do not control the privacy practices of third-party advertising networks.
8. Sponsored Content and Political Advertising
Daily Today may publish:
- Sponsored content
- Commercial advertisements
- Direct banner advertisements
- Political advertisements
- Election-related promotional content
Where appropriate, paid or sponsored content may be identified through labels such as:
- Sponsored
- Advertisement
- Promoted Content
- Paid Partnership
Advertising relationships do not grant advertisers control over Daily Today’s editorial decisions, reporting standards, or newsroom operations.
9. OneSignal Push Notifications
Daily Today may use OneSignal or similar notification platforms to deliver:
- Breaking news alerts
- News updates
- Special coverage
- Public interest notifications
Subscription to push notifications is entirely voluntary.
Users may disable notifications at any time through their browser or device settings.
10. WhatsApp Channel Participation
Daily Today may maintain official WhatsApp channels for distributing news and updates.
Joining a WhatsApp channel is voluntary.
Users who choose to join our WhatsApp channel are also subject to WhatsApp’s own privacy practices, terms, and policies. Daily Today does not control WhatsApp’s collection, storage, or processing of user information.
11. How We Use Information
Information collected may be used to:
- Operate and maintain the website
- Improve website functionality
- Analyze audience engagement
- Deliver news content
- Send notification alerts
- Respond to inquiries
- Detect abuse or fraud
- Ensure security
- Meet legal obligations
- Improve editorial services
12. Disclosure of Information
We may disclose information when:
- Required by law
- Ordered by a court or competent authority
- Necessary to protect legal rights
- Necessary to investigate fraud or security threats
- Required for legitimate business operations
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
13. Third-Party Websites
Articles and content may contain links to external websites.
Daily Today is not responsible for:
- Content on third-party websites
- Privacy practices of third-party websites
- Accuracy of third-party information
- Security measures of third-party services
Users should review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.
14. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information against:
- Unauthorized access
- Unauthorized disclosure
- Alteration
- Misuse
- Loss
No online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Users access and use online services at their own risk.
15. Data Retention
Information may be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- Operate the website
- Maintain records
- Resolve disputes
- Comply with legal obligations
- Improve services
Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information.
16. User Rights
Subject to applicable laws, users may request:
- Access to information we hold about them
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion of information where legally permissible
Requests may be submitted to:
17. Children’s Privacy
Daily Today is intended for individuals aged 16 years and older.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16.
If we become aware that information from a child under 16 has been collected inadvertently, reasonable efforts will be made to remove such information.
18. International Visitors
Users accessing Daily Today from outside Pakistan acknowledge that information may be processed and stored in jurisdictions where our service providers operate.
19. Editorial Independence
Daily Today maintains editorial independence.
Advertising relationships, sponsorship arrangements, and commercial partnerships do not determine editorial conclusions, reporting outcomes, or news coverage decisions.
20. Changes to this Privacy Policy
Daily Today reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time.
Updated versions become effective upon publication on the website.
Users are encouraged to review this page periodically.
21. Contact Information
Daily Today Pvt LTD.
Website:
https://dailytoday.com.pk/
General Inquiries:
general@dailytoday.com.pk
Privacy, Copyright & Legal Matters:
content@dailytoday.com.pk
Phone:
03037869333
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan