Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 001-01-2026

Welcome to News Kerala Online (accessible at https://newskeralaonline.com). Your privacy is extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information that are collected and recorded by News Kerala Online and how we use it in compliance with Google AdSense policies and applicable laws.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and non-personal information in various ways, including:

a) Personal Information

Name (if voluntarily provided)
Email address (via contact forms or subscriptions)
Phone number (if shared by users)

b) Non-Personal Information

Browser type
IP address
Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Date and time stamp
Referring/exit pages
Number of clicks

This information is used for analyzing trends, administering the site, and improving user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data to:

Improve our website content and user experience
Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
Send newsletters or updates (only if opted in)
Prevent fraud and enhance website security
Comply with legal obligations

3. Cookies and Web Beacons

Like most websites, News Kerala Online uses “cookies” to store information about visitors’ preferences and optimize user experience.

Google AdSense Cookies

We use Google AdSense to display ads. Google may use cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, to serve ads to users based on their visit to our website and other websites on the internet.

Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:
https://adssettings.google.com

4. Third-Party Privacy Policies

News Kerala Online’s Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. We advise you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of third-party ad servers for more detailed information.

Third-party vendors may use:

Cookies
JavaScript
Web Beacons

These technologies are used to measure advertising effectiveness and personalize ads.

5. Google AdSense Compliance

We strictly follow Google AdSense program policies:

We do not encourage invalid clicks on ads
We do not display misleading content
We ensure user data protection and transparency
Ads shown are relevant and safe for users

6. Data Protection and Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

7. Children’s Information

Protecting children’s privacy is important to us. News Kerala Online does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13.

If you believe your child has provided such information, please contact us immediately, and we will remove it promptly.

8. Your Consent

By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us:

News Kerala Channel
Crescent Building, Manikoth, Kanhangad
Kasaragod, Kerala – 671316

📞 8281128247 | 9447151447

📧 newskerala24@gmail.com
📧 newsmalabar@gmail.com

11. Consent for Data Processing (GDPR Compliance)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that:

Data is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently
Data is collected for specified, legitimate purposes
Users have the right to access, update, or delete their data

12. CCPA Privacy Rights (Do Not Sell My Personal Information)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), users have the right to:

Request disclosure of collected data
Request deletion of personal data
Opt-out of the sale of personal data

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

13. Log Files

News Kerala Online follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. Information collected includes: