Effective Date: January 7, 2026
At Pathanamthittavartha.com, we prioritize the privacy of our readers. This policy explains how we handle your data as you access the latest news and updates from across the Pathanamthitta district.
1. Who We Are
Pathanamthittavartha.com is a dedicated digital news portal providing comprehensive coverage of Pathanamthitta district, including local governance, breaking news, Sabarimala updates, and community events.
We are a proud member of the Asiavision Group (asiavision.ae), a leading international media conglomerate. Being part of the Asiavision network allows us to provide high-quality, reliable journalism powered by a global media infrastructure.
2. Information Collection & Comments
- Comments: When you engage with our news stories via comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, plus your IP address and browser user agent string to prevent spam.
- Gravatar: An anonymized hash of your email may be sent to the Gravatar service. Their privacy policy is here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
3. Media and Content
- User-Generated Content: If you submit or upload images to our portal (such as “Citizen Journalism” reports), please ensure they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS).
- Embedded Content: Our news articles often feature embedded videos (YouTube), social media posts (X, Facebook, Instagram), or maps. These behave as if you visited the third-party site directly and may collect data according to their own policies.
4. Cookies
- Reader Experience: Cookies are used to remember your preferences and keep you logged in if you have a contributor account.
- Analytics: We use cookies to understand which district news stories are most relevant to our audience, helping us improve our local coverage.
5. Data Retention & Your Rights
- Retention: News comments and metadata are kept indefinitely to maintain the integrity of public discussion.
- Your Rights: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you or ask for its deletion. This excludes data we must keep for legal or editorial record-keeping purposes.
6. Network Data Sharing
As a portal under the Asiavision Group, your data may be processed by our central administrative or technical teams within the group to ensure site security, perform audience analytics, and deliver relevant regional advertising. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
Contact Information
For questions regarding news coverage or privacy, please contact our district editorial desk or our parent group:
Pathanamthittavartha.com Editorial Office Email: news@pathanamthittavartha.com
Parent Organization: Asiavision Group
Headquarters: Office 612, Al Qusais Plaza, Damascus Street, Dubai, UAE
Web: www.asiavision.ae
Email: info@asiavisiongroup.com