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Assam Times (.org) ("Assam Times", "we", "us", or "our") respects the privacy of our users ("you", "your"). This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we collect from and about you when you visit our website (the "Website") and how we use that information.

 

Information We Collect

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Use of Information

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Sharing of Information

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Data Security

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Control Over Your Information

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Children's Privacy

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Changes to this Privacy Policy

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Last updated: March 15, 2024

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