Policies & Guidelines
Effective Date: 19 March, 2025

Welcome to The Bengal Lens. To maintain transparency and ensure a responsible journalistic approach, we have outlined our key policies and guidelines below. By using our website, you agree to these terms.

1. Terms & Conditions

By accessing The Bengal Lens, you agree to abide by the following terms:

  • Content published on our website is for informational purposes only. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information.
  • Users may not reproduce, distribute, or modify our content without explicit permission.
  • Comments and user-generated content must be respectful and not include hate speech, spam, or unlawful material.
  • We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, and continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of changes.

2. Privacy Policy

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.

Information We Collect:

  • Personal Information: Name, email, and contact details (only when voluntarily provided for subscriptions, comments, or contact forms).
  • Non-Personal Information: Browser type, IP address, browsing behavior collected through cookies and analytics tools.

How We Use Your Information:

  • To improve our content and user experience.
  • To communicate with readers and respond to inquiries.
  • To personalize content and serve relevant advertisements.
  • To prevent fraudulent activities and enhance security.

Data Security & Sharing:

  • We do not sell or trade personal information.
  • Data is shared only when required by law or with trusted third-party services aiding website operations.

For more details, visit our full Privacy Policy above.

3. Editorial Policy

At The Bengal Lens, we uphold journalistic integrity by adhering to the following principles:

  • Accuracy & Fairness: Our reports are fact-checked and sourced from credible references.
  • Independence & Impartiality: We maintain editorial independence and avoid conflicts of interest.
  • Corrections & Updates: If an error is identified, we promptly correct it and notify our readers.
  • Ethical Journalism: We do not publish defamatory, misleading, or unethical content.

We encourage whistleblowers and anonymous sources to reach out if they have valuable information.

4. Advertise with Us

We offer advertising opportunities for brands, businesses, and sponsors who align with our values. Available options include:

  • Banner Ads: Display ads placed on high-visibility sections of our website.
  • Sponsored Content: Advertorials and paid articles labeled as “Sponsored.”
  • Newsletter Promotions: Ad placements within our subscriber emails.

To inquire about advertising rates and packages, contact us at: contact@thebengallens.com.

5. Submit News / Write for Us

We welcome contributions from journalists, writers, and independent reporters. Submission guidelines:

  • Articles must be original, fact-based, and free from plagiarism.
  • Preferred topics include politics, business, culture, and technology.
  • Submissions should be between 500-1500 words with relevant citations.
  • We reserve the right to edit articles for clarity, grammar, and editorial standards.

For submissions, email your pitch or full article to : contact@thebengallens.com.

6. Community Guidelines

To ensure a respectful and engaging environment, users must:

  • Respect others: No hate speech, harassment, or offensive content.
  • Stay relevant: Comments should relate to the article’s topic.
  • Follow legal guidelines: No defamatory, false, or unlawful content.
  • Avoid spam: No excessive self-promotion or unauthorized links.

Violating these rules may result in comment removal or account suspension.

7. Contact Us

For any questions regarding our policies, reach out to:

  • Email: contact@thebengallens.com

By using The Bengal Lens, you acknowledge and agree to these policies. Thank you for being a part of our readership!