Effective date: 29-09-2026
Malabar Manual is an online news portal covering the Malabar region of Kerala. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information when you visit our website or contact us.
Information We Collect
When you contact us, share a news tip, submit an enquiry, or sign up for updates, we may collect information you provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, and message.
Our website and hosting services may also collect technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and the time of your visit.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to messages, enquiries, and other communications.
- Review and respond to news tips and submissions.
- Provide updates or information that you have requested.
- Operate, maintain, and improve our website and services.
- Protect the website from misuse, abuse, and security threats.
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to support its operation and improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser.
If analytics or advertising services are used on our website, those services may also use cookies or similar technologies for purposes such as measuring website traffic, understanding visitor behaviour, or delivering relevant advertising.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the website.
Sharing and Security
We may share information with service providers that help us operate and maintain the website, or when disclosure is required or permitted by applicable law.
We retain personal information for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. We take reasonable steps to protect personal information against unauthorised access, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Your Choices
You may contact us to ask about the personal information we hold about you or, where applicable, request that your information be corrected or deleted.
If you receive email updates from us, you may unsubscribe by using the unsubscribe link included in those emails or by contacting us directly.
External Links
Our news stories and other website content may contain links to external websites. These websites operate independently and have their own privacy policies and practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external website you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as our website, services, or privacy practices change. The effective date shown at the beginning of this policy indicates when the latest version took effect.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we handle personal information, please contact Malabar Manual at:
Email: malabarmanual1928@gmail.com