Privacy Policy for Kerala Food Channel

Effective Date: [ 01/01/2025]

Welcome to Kerala Food Channel (https://www.keralafoodchannel.com). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

By accessing or using our site, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

We collect both personal and non-personal information to provide a better experience and improve our services.

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily submit, such as:

Name
Email address

This typically happens when you:

Subscribe to our newsletter
Contact us via a form
Leave comments on posts

1.2 Non-Personal Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our site, we may automatically collect data such as:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Referring website
Pages visited, session duration, click activity
General location (based on IP address)
Website usage analytics

We use tools like Google Analytics to understand traffic and behavior on our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected to:

Improve website content, speed, and performance
Communicate with you when necessary
Analyze traffic trends and user engagement
Prevent abuse and enhance security
Comply with applicable legal obligations

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Store user preferences
Enhance site performance and load speed
Analyze usage behavior for website improvement

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Please note that some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Note: We are not currently using Google AdSense, but we may implement it in the future. When active, cookies from Google and its partners may be used to serve personalized or non-personalized ads based on your visits. For more information, please refer to:
Google’s Advertising Policies
Google’s Privacy & Terms

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services such as:

Hosting and performance providers
Email or newsletter systems
Analytics services (like Google Analytics)

These providers may have access to certain information for service delivery purposes and are required to follow data protection practices.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data.

We may disclose data only when:

Required by law or legal process
Necessary to protect our rights or website users
Shared with trusted third-party services for site operation (e.g., analytics, hosting)

All data shared is done securely and only with trusted partners.

6. External Links

Our website may include links to other websites for your reference. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or practices. Please review their policies before submitting personal data.

7. Data Security

We take data security seriously and use standard industry measures to protect your information. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is 100% secure. By using our site, you acknowledge this risk.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If such data is discovered, we will remove it promptly.

9. Your Rights and Choices

As a user, you have the right to:

Request access to your personal data
Request correction or deletion of your data
Opt out of communications or analytics tracking

To make such requests, please contact us at the email below.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected with an updated “Effective Date” at the top. We encourage you to check this page periodically to stay informed.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

📧 Email: support [@] keralafoodchannel dot com