Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Deosai Times Network (“DTN”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is an independent digital news media organization based in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. We cover news, politics, social affairs, culture, and development across the Gilgit-Baltistan region and Pakistan at large. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website at deosaitimesnetwork.com.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Browsing data — pages visited, time spent on the site, browser type, device type, and approximate location, collected automatically through standard web server logs and analytics tools.
• Contact form submissions — your name, email address, phone number, and any message content you submit through our contact or booking forms.
• Newsletter signups — your email address, if you choose to subscribe to updates from Deosai Times Network.

3. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Support our editorial work, including responding to tips, inquiries, and feedback from readers
• Understand how visitors use our site through aggregated analytics
• Improve site performance, content, and user experience
• Send newsletter updates to subscribers who have opted in
• Respond to service inquiries submitted through our booking and contact forms

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies, including Google Analytics cookies, to understand how visitors interact with our content. These cookies collect anonymous, aggregated data such as page views and session duration. You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time, though this may affect certain site features.

5. Third-Party Links

Our articles and pages may link to external websites, sources, social media platforms, or partner organizations. Deosai Times Network is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of any third-party site. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external site you visit.

6. Data Retention

We retain contact form submissions and newsletter subscriber information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or until you request its deletion. Aggregated analytics data may be retained for longer periods to help us understand long-term trends in readership.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal information we hold about you. You may also withdraw consent to receive newsletter communications at any time. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

8. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at [email protected].

9. Last Updated

This Privacy Policy was last updated in June 2026.