Last updated: July 31, 2026
Publisher: Topic Express
Contact: queries@topicexpress.com
Primary location: India
This Privacy Policy describes how Topic Express (“we”, “us”) collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you visit https://topicexpress.com (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to this Policy.
Plain-language summary
- We collect limited information you send us (for example, an email or comment) and technical usage data needed to run the Site.
- We use cookies and similar tools for security, preferences, analytics, and advertising.
- We work with advertising partners, which may include Google AdSense and Adsterra (and related domains such as effectivecpmnetwork.com and highperformanceformat.com).
- We do not sell your personal information as a product.
- You can email queries@topicexpress.com to ask about access, correction, or deletion of information we hold about you.
Who we are
Topic Express is an independent digital news publisher based in India. Privacy questions go to queries@topicexpress.com.
Information we collect
Information you provide
- Email and messages — when you write to us or use a contact form (name, email address, and message content).
- Comments — if comments are enabled: display name, email, comment text, and technical data used to reduce spam.
Information collected automatically
- Usage data — pages viewed, approximate time on page, referring URL, browser and device type, and coarse location (such as country or city).
- Cookies and similar technologies — small files or storage entries used for security, preferences (for example dark mode), analytics, and ads. Details are in our Cookie Policy.
- Server logs — standard web-server logs that may include IP address and request time, kept for security and troubleshooting.
Information from partners
Analytics and advertising partners may process data on their own systems and share aggregated or pseudonymous reports with us. Their privacy policies govern their processing.
How we use information
- To operate, secure, and improve the Site.
- To answer tips, corrections, and other reader messages.
- To measure readership and understand which stories are useful.
- To display advertising that helps fund the newsroom.
- To detect abuse, spam, and technical problems.
- To meet legal obligations when required.
Advertising and third parties
The Site may show ads served by third-party networks. Those partners may use cookies, pixels, or device identifiers to deliver ads, limit how often you see an ad, measure performance, and — where permitted by law and your settings — personalise ads.
Google AdSense. When Google advertising is active on the Site, Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to this Site or other sites. You can learn more and manage ad personalisation through Google’s advertising policies and the Google Ads Settings page.
Other ad partners. We may also use Adsterra and related delivery domains (including effectivecpmnetwork.com and highperformanceformat.com). Those partners set their own cookies and process data under their own policies. Ad formats may include display banners, native units, and other units configured for the Site.
Third-party advertisers and networks are independent controllers of the data they collect. Topic Express does not control every cookie set by those partners.
Legal bases (where applicable)
Depending on where you live, we may rely on one or more of the following: performance of a request you make to us; our legitimate interests in running a secure news site and funding journalism through advertising; consent where required for non-essential cookies or personalised advertising; and compliance with law.
Sharing of information
We may share information with:
- Service providers who host the Site, fight spam, or provide analytics — only as needed to perform their work.
- Advertising partners as described above.
- Authorities when we believe disclosure is required by law or necessary to protect readers, the Site, or legal rights.
- A successor if the publication is transferred, subject to this Policy or a successor notice.
We do not sell personal information in the ordinary commercial sense of selling a list of readers.
Retention
We keep information only as long as needed for the purposes above, including security and legal requirements. Contact emails are retained while a request is open and for a reasonable period afterwards. Server logs and analytics data follow the retention settings of our hosts and tools.
Security
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information. No website can guarantee absolute security. Please use unique passwords for any accounts you create on third-party services linked from this Site.
International visitors
The Site is published from India and may be hosted on infrastructure in other countries. If you visit from outside India, your information may be processed in India or in the countries where our providers operate.
Children
The Site is not directed at children under 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has sent us personal data, email queries@topicexpress.com and we will delete it where appropriate.
Your choices and rights
- You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings; some features may stop working.
- You can use industry opt-out tools and Google’s ad settings where available.
- You may request access, correction, or deletion of personal information we hold about you, subject to law.
Send privacy requests to queries@topicexpress.com with the subject line Privacy. We may need to verify your request before acting on it.
Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do. Continued use of the Site after an update means you accept the revised Policy.
Contact
Topic Express
India
Email: queries@topicexpress.com
Website: https://topicexpress.com
