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Privacy Policy

Kerala vision News is wholly owned by Kerala Vision News Pvt Limited “(The Company)”, a private limited company registered under the provisions of the [Indian] Companies Act 2013 having registered office at KK Building, Thoundayil Road, Panampilly Nagar, Eranakulam -682 036, Kerala.  Keralavision also owns various websites and community boards and services. 

Keralavision News respects the privacy of its users and is responsible for protecting the same in all respects. This Policy sets out details of how we treat user information we collect on all domain/subdomains related to https://www.keralavisionnews.com/

By visiting and/or using the Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy and it shall be deemed that you have read in full, accepted, and agreed to the terms herein. The Company reserves the right to modify the terms contained in this Privacy Policy at any time by posting such modifications on the Website. The modified Privacy Policy would be effective from the date of modification. If you do not agree to any term that is contained in this Privacy Policy, please immediately cease your use of the Website.

This Privacy Policy is issued under the provisions that are contained in (a) Section 43A of the Information Technology Act, 2000; (b) Regulation 4 of the Information Technology ((Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011; and (c) Regulation 3(1) of the Information Technology (Intermediaries Guidelines) Rules, 2011 and its amendments.

Information that is collected by the Company on the website shall be used by the Company only to provide the news and entertainment-related content and information on the Website (the“Content”), and such information shall not be used, sold, transferred or rented in a manner that is not set out in this Privacy Policy.

THE INFORMATION COLLECTED BY KERALAVISION

The information about the user as collected by Keralavision is: (a) Information supplied by users and (b) information automatically tracked while navigation (Information). By using our website or services, you consent to the collection, storage, and use of the personal information you provide (including any changes thereto as provided by you) for any of the services that we offer.

To avail of certain services on our websites or other online pages, users are required to provide certain information for the registration process namely:- a) your name, b) email address, c) sex, d) age, e) PIN code, f) credit card or debit card details g) medical records and history h) sexual orientation, i) biometric information, j) password etc., and/or your occupation, interests, etc. 

The Information as supplied by the users enables us to improve our sites and provide you with the most user-friendly experience All required information is service-dependent and Keralavision may use the above-mentioned User information to, maintain, protect, and improve its services (including advertising services) and for developing new services. Such information will not be considered sensitive if it is freely available and accessible in the public domain or is furnished under the Right to Information Act, 2005 or any other applicable law. 

KERALAVISION SHARES THE INFORMATION:

We may share sensitive personal information with any third party without obtaining the prior consent of the User in the following limited circumstances:

a) When it is requested or required by law or by any court or governmental agency or authority to disclose, for verification of identity, or the prevention, detection, investigation including cyber incidents, or for prosecution and punishment of offenses. These disclosures are made in good faith and belief that such disclosure is reasonably necessary for enforcing these Terms; and for complying with the applicable laws and regulations.

b) We proposes to share such information within its group companies and officers and employees of such group companies to process personal information on its behalf. We also ensure that these recipients of such information agree to process such information based on our instructions and in compliance with this Privacy Policy and any other appropriate confidentiality and security measures.

C) Our websites, apps, and promotional materials, may, from time to time, contain links to and from the websites of our third-party networks, advertisers and affiliates. If you follow a link to any of these websites, please note that these websites have their own privacy policies and that we do not accept any responsibility or liability for these policies. Please check these policies before you submit any personal data to these websites.

SECURITY OF YOUR INFORMATION

Please note that neither the Company nor any of its employees would have access to the password that relates to your User account on the Website. You shall be solely responsible for protecting your login credentials to the Website, and the Company shall not be liable in any manner for unauthorised use of your login credentials. You shall be liable to the Company for any loss suffered by the Company as a result of unauthorised use of your login credentials. In the event of any misuse or suspected misuse of the same, please notify the Company at info@keralavisionnews.com

While the Company shall seek to implement the best market practices and security policies for the protection of your personal information, it shall not be liable for improper use or disclosure, unauthorized modification and unlawful destruction or accidental loss. It is expressly stated that the Company shall not be responsible for any breach of security or for any actions of any third parties that receive Users' personal data or events that are beyond the reasonable control of the Company including, acts of government, computer hacking, unauthorized access to computer data and storage devices and storage technology, hardware, computer crashes, breach of security and encryption etc.

ADDITIONAL PRIVACY PROTECTIONS FOR CHILDREN USING THE INTERNET

We do not solicit or target persons younger than legal age for collection of information online. Our Site does not permit children under the age of 18 to become users and we do not accept any information from children. By submitting information to us you represent that you are over the age of 18. We encourage minors to seek the consent of their parents before providing any information about themselves or their households to anyone on the Internet. We encourage parents to take an active role to protect the privacy and security of their children and to prevent the inappropriate use of information about their children. We support the development of technologies that help parents to control the collection and use of personal information from children who use online services in their households.

YOUR GRIEVANCES 

Any complaint/Feedback relating to the content of our website or TV channels  other platforms of the Company., under the Code of Ethics & Broadcasting Standards and News Broadcasting Standards Regulations of News Broadcasters & Digital Standards Association (NBDSA) shall be made by a person aggrieved within a reasonable time not exceeding 7 (seven) days from the date of first broadcast to the following person appointed by the Company whose details are reproduced below:

Name& Designated address of person :  Shiju Balagopalan

 Compliance Officer 

Kerala vision News PVT LTD 

Address :  “K.K buildings’, situated at Thoundayil lane, ,Panampilly Nagar, Kochi-682036.

Mob#+91 8086 800 239

Email: info@keralavisionnews.com

However, before making complaint viewers are encouraged to go through the Code of Ethics & Broadcasting Standards, News Broadcasting Standards Regulations, and Guide to the Complaint redressal. These details are available on the website of News Broadcasters & Digital Association www.nbanewdelhi.com

We request you to please provide the following information in your complaint:

Your address  b) Telephone number c) E-mail address. The company shall not be responsible for any communication, if addressed, to any non-designated person in this regard.”

GOVERNING LAW; JURISDICTION.

This Privacy Policy is governed by the provisions of Indian law, including but not limited to the following: The Indian Contract Act, 1872; The (Indian) Information Technology Act, 2000; The (Indian) Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011; and The (Indian) Information Technology (Intermediaries Guidelines) Rules, 2011. This Website originates from the State of Kerala in India. 

This Privacy Policy will be governed by the laws that are applicable in the State of Kerala, India. By using this Website, you consent to the jurisdiction and venue of the courts located in Kerala, India in connection with any action, suit, proceeding or claim arising under or because of this Privacy Policy.