Introduction
Welcome to malayalammedia.live ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website malayalammedia.live and use our services.
By accessing or using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
1. Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
- User account credentials (username, password)
- Comments and feedback on articles
- Newsletter subscription details
- Communication preferences
2. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:
- IP address and location data
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referring website information
- Device information (mobile, tablet, desktop)
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Provide personalized content and advertisements
- Enable social media features
- Improve our services and user experience
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
1. Service Provision
Delivering news content and articles, managing user accounts and subscriptions, responding to comments and inquiries, sending newsletters and notifications.
2. Website Improvement
Analyzing user behavior and preferences, optimizing website performance, developing new features and content, conducting research and analytics.
3. Communication
Sending important updates and announcements, responding to customer support requests, marketing communications (with your consent), breaking news alerts and notifications.
4. Legal Compliance
Complying with applicable laws and regulations, protecting our rights and interests, preventing fraud and abuse, enforcing our terms of service.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
- Third-Party Service Providers: Shared for website hosting, analytics, email marketing, payment processing, and content delivery.
- Legal Requirements: Disclosed to comply with legal processes, protect our rights, or prevent fraud.
- Business Transfers: May be transferred in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to existing privacy protections.
- Consent-Based Sharing: Shared with your explicit consent for specific purposes.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, loss, or misuse.
Our security measures include:
- Encryption of sensitive data
- Secure server infrastructure
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and authentication
- Employee training on data protection
Your Rights and Choices
Access and Correction
Right to access, request corrections, update account information, and obtain a copy of your data.
Data Deletion
May request deletion, subject to legal retention requirements and legitimate business purposes.
Marketing Communications
Can unsubscribe from newsletters and opt-out of promotional communications.
Cookie Management
Control cookie settings through your browser and opt-out of certain tracking technologies.
Other Key Provisions
Children's Privacy: Not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
International Data Transfers: Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in India or other countries. Use constitutes consent.
Data Retention: Retained as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, and enforce agreements. Securely deleted/anonymized afterward.
Third-Party Links: This policy does not apply to external sites linked from our website. Review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Privacy Policy: Updates will be made to reflect changes and new requirements. Notification via posting, email, or prominent notices.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Website: malayalammedia.live
Email (General): editor@malayalammedia.live
Email (DPO): editor@malayalammedia.live
Address: [Your Business Address]
Phone: [Your Phone Number]
Governing Law: This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India and the Information Technology Act, 2000, and its rules.
Effective Date: This Privacy Policy is effective as of 26th September 2025.
By using malayalammedia.live, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms and conditions.