Effective Date: February 16, 2026
1. Our Privacy Promise At MEGA9 TV, we respect your privacy. We are a news organization, not a data broker. This policy explains how Ayuthahasta Media Private Limited handles your data on mega9tv.com and our mobile applications.
2. Data We Collect To provide you with news and a smooth app experience, we collect:
- Information You Give Us: Name, Email, and Phone Number (only if you sign up for newsletters or create an account).
- Device Information (Mobile App): We may collect your Device ID, OS version (Android/iOS), and broad location data (City/State) to serve you local news (e.g., “Telangana News” vs. “Andhra News”).
- Usage Data: Which articles you read and videos you watch, to recommend similar content.
3. Permissions We Request (Android & iOS)
- Notifications: To send you Breaking News alerts. You can turn this off in your phone settings.
- Storage/Photos: Only if you wish to download an image or upload a profile picture.
- Location: Optional. Used to show weather or local news updates.
4. How We Use Your Data
- To deliver the news (obviously!).
- To improve our app (fixing crashes).
- To show relevant ads (we use Google AdSense and third-party partners; see our Cookie Policy).
5. Data Sharing We do not sell your personal data. We only share data with:
- Service Providers: Like AWS or Google Cloud (who host our servers).
- Legal Authorities: If required by Indian Law (e.g., under the IT Act, 2000).
6. Account Deletion (Google Play & App Store Mandate) If you created an account with us, you have the right to delete it entirely.
- In-App: Go to Settings > Account > Delete Account.
- Web Request: Email us at
privacy@mega9tv.comwith the subject “DELETE MY ACCOUNT.” We will wipe your data within 30 days.
7. Children’s Privacy Our platform is for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
8. Contact Our Data Protection Officer Questions about your data? Email: privacy@mega9tv.com Address: Road No 31, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad – 500033.