Privacy Policy for Freedth app and www.freedish.in

Welcome to www.freedish.in and the FreeDTH - Channel List & Sat Finder Android app.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our website, blog, and mobile application. By using our website or app, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

About FreeDTH App

The FreeDTH - Channel List & Sat Finder app is connected with our website www.freedish.in. The app provides DD Free Dish related updates, channel list information, e-auction updates, post reading, bookmarking, sharing, and satellite finder tools.

This app is an independent information platform. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by Prasar Bharati, DD Free Dish, or Doordarshan.

Information We Collect

Website

On our website, we may collect basic information when visitors comment, subscribe, contact us, or interact with blog features. This may include:

Name

Email address

Comment or feedback content

Browser type

IP address

General usage information

Android App


The FreeDTH app does not require user account registration. However, the app may use or access the following information/features:

Internet access to load latest posts and updates from www.freedish.in

Approximate or precise location only when the user uses the Sat Finder feature

Notification permission to alert users about new DD Free Dish updates, channel changes, frequency updates, or related information

Device advertising ID for Google AdMob ads, where applicable

App usage and diagnostic information through Google services or Android system services

Location Permission

The app may request location permission for the Satellite Finder / Sat Finder feature.


Location is used only to calculate satellite alignment details such as:

Azimuth

Elevation

LNB skew

The user can also use preset city/location options without allowing GPS permission. We do not sell or share your precise location with third parties.


Notifications

The app may request notification permission to send alerts about:

New posts

Channel updates

DD Free Dish news

Frequency changes

e-Auction updates

You can disable notifications anytime from your Android device settings.


Advertising

Our website may show ads from Google Adsense and affiliate programs.

Our Android app may show ads through Google AdMob. Google and its partners may use cookies, advertising IDs, device information, or similar technologies to provide, measure, and improve ads.

Advertising partners may automatically receive information such as your IP address, device details, ad interaction data, and approximate location depending on your device/ad settings.

You can manage ad personalization from your Google account or Android device settings.

Cookies and Web Technologies

The website may use cookies and similar technologies for:

Website functionality

Security

Analytics

Advertising

User preferences

The app may use WebView to display website/blog content. Some linked web pages may use cookies or similar technologies depending on the website being opened.


Third-Party Services

The website and app may use third-party services such as:

Google AdSense

Google AdMob

Google User Messaging Platform / Consent Management

Google Play Services

Blogger / Google services

Affiliate programs such as Amazon, Flipkart, Google Shopping, or other partners

External websites linked from articles

These third-party services may collect and process data according to their own privacy policies. We do not control third-party cookies, ad technologies, or external websites.


Sharing of Information

We do not sell users’ personal information.

We may share information only when:

Required by law

Necessary to protect our rights or users’ safety

Required by third-party services used to operate ads, analytics, app functionality, or website services

A user voluntarily contacts us or submits information

Data Storage

Website comments, contact messages, or subscription details may be stored through our website/blog platform or email systems.


The Android app may store some data locally on your device, such as:

Cached posts

Bookmarked articles

Theme preference

Recently loaded content

This local app data remains on your device unless you clear app storage or uninstall the app.


Children’s Privacy

Our website and app are intended for general information use. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.


Links to Other Websites

Our website and app may contain links to other websites. When you open external links, you are leaving our platform. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of external websites.


User Choices

Users may:

Disable app notifications from Android settings

Deny or revoke location permission from Android settings

Clear app data from Android settings

Manage ad personalization from Google settings

Contact us for privacy-related questions

Unsubscribe from website/blog emails if applicable


Contact Us

For privacy questions, app issues, correction requests, or data-related concerns, contact us at:


Email: contact@freedish.in

Website: www.freedish.in


Changes to This Privacy Policy


We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. Continued use of the website or app after changes means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.


Final Note

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our website or Android app.