Last Updated: September 15, 2025
At DefenceWing, we respect your privacy and want you to understand how we handle your information when you visit our website at https://www.defencewing.com.
This policy covers what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data. We follow all applicable privacy laws including GDPR, CCPA, and COPPA.
What Information We Collect
Information you give us directly:
- Your email address and name when you contact us
- Comments or feedback you leave on our articles
Information we collect automatically:
- Your IP address, browser type, and device details
- Which pages you visit and how long you stay
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Improve our website and create better content for you
- Respond when you contact us or leave comments
- Understand how visitors use our site through Google Analytics
- Show you relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- Meet our legal obligations
Advertising and Google AdSense
DefenceWing displays ads through Google AdSense. Here’s what you should know:
Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to:
- Show you ads based on your interests and browsing history
- Avoid showing you the same ad repeatedly
- Prevent fraudulent clicks
- Measure ad performance
About the DoubleClick DART Cookie
Google uses this cookie to show targeted ads on our site and others across the web. You can opt out anytime by visiting:
- Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com/
- Network Advertising Initiative: http://optout.networkadvertising.org/
Cookies and Your Choices
We use different types of cookies:
- Essential cookies – needed for the website to work properly
- Analytics cookies – help us understand visitor behavior via Google Analytics
- Advertising cookies – used by Google AdSense for personalized ads
- Preference cookies – remember your settings
You control your cookies:
Manage cookies in your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Opt out of personalized ads:
- Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com/
- Industry opt-out page: http://optout.networkadvertising.org/
We’ll show you a cookie notice when you first visit so you can choose your preferences.
Who We Share Information With
We may share your information with:
- Google AdSense and other advertising partners
- Google Analytics for website performance data
- Social media platforms when you use sharing buttons
- Service providers like web hosting and email services (under strict confidentiality)
- Government authorities when legally required
Third-party privacy policies you should know about:
- Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Google AdSense: https://support.google.com/adsense/answer/1348695
Your Privacy Rights
Everyone has the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete personal information we have about you
- Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
For Indian Residents (DPDP Act 2023)
Under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data and know how it’s processed
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data
- Erase your personal data in certain circumstances
- Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
- Data portability – receive your data in a usable format
- Grievance redressal through our designated Data Protection Officer
Lawful Processing: We process data based on consent, legitimate interest, and legal compliance under Indian law.
Contact our Data Protection Officer: defencewingnews@gmail.com
If you’re in the European Union (GDPR):
You can also:
- Restrict how we process your data
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Contact us at defencewingnews@gmail.com to exercise these rights.
If you’re in California (CCPA):
You have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect and why
- Delete your personal information
- Opt out if we sell personal data (we don’t sell data)
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights
Email defencewingnews@gmail.com for CCPA requests.
Protection for children under 13:
We don’t knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you think we have, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.
Data Storage and Security
- We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described here
- Google Analytics data is stored for 26 months
- Advertising cookies typically expire after 30 days to 2 years
- We use SSL encryption, firewalls, and security monitoring to protect your data
- While we take security seriously, no online system is completely secure
International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed in countries outside your own. We ensure proper protections are in place, such as standard data protection agreements.
Content Moderation and User-Generated Content
In compliance with India’s IT Rules 2021:
- User comments are moderated for prohibited content
- We reserve the right to remove content violating our community guidelines
- Users can report inappropriate content through our grievance mechanism
- Content decisions can be appealed through our grievance officer
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll post the changes here with a new “Last Updated” date. By continuing to use DefenceWing after changes are posted, you accept the updated policy.
Contact Us
Have questions about privacy or want to exercise your rights?
📧 Email: defencewingnews@gmail.com
🌐 Website: https://www.defencewing.com
We’re committed to protecting your privacy while providing you with quality defense and aerospace content.