Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Nishkarsha Media Entertainment & Publication ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you interact with our services, including our Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Lead Ads for recruitment purposes.
NTV Nishkarsha is an Odia-language regional news channel based in Cuttack, Odisha, India, operating under Chandra Media Entertainment and Publication. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring transparency in how your data is handled.
2. Information We Collect
Via our Meta Lead Ads recruitment form, we collect the following personal information:
- Full Name — to identify you as a candidate
- Email Address — for correspondence regarding your application
- Phone Number — to reach you for interviews or follow-ups
- City / Location — to understand your geographic availability
- Role you are applying for — to match your application with open positions
We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial information, government-issued identity numbers, or health data through these forms.
3. How We Use Your Information
The personal information we collect is used strictly for the following purposes:
- To process and evaluate job applications
- To contact shortlisted candidates for interviews
- To maintain internal recruitment records
We do not use your data for marketing, advertising, or any purpose unrelated to recruitment.
4. Data Sharing
We take your privacy seriously and are committed to keeping your information confidential.
- We do not sell your data to any third party.
- Your data is processed via Meta (Facebook) Lead Ads infrastructure as part of the form submission. Meta handles this data in accordance with its own Data Policy.
- Only authorized HR personnel at NTV Nishkarsha have access to submitted applications.
5. Data Retention
Application data is retained for up to 6 months from the date of submission. This allows us to consider your profile for suitable positions that may arise during this period.
After this period, data is permanently deleted from our records. If you wish to have your data removed sooner, you may contact us at any time — see Contact Us.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at nishkarsha.editor@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out to us:
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Continued use of our careers portal after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.