Privacy Policy

SouthLive Networks Pvt. Ltd. (“SouthLive”, “we”, “us”) operates southlive.in and its associated apps and feeds (the “Platform”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and safeguard your information, consistent with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide voluntarily (such as your name, email and message via our contact form or comments); technical data collected automatically (IP address, browser and device type, and pages visited) through cookies and analytics; and any content you submit as a reader or contributor.

2. How We Use Your Information

To deliver and improve our journalism and services, respond to your queries, personalise content and advertising, measure audience and traffic, and comply with legal obligations.

3. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies, and third-party analytics such as Google Analytics, to understand how readers use the Platform. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

4. Advertising

We display advertising, including from third-party ad networks that may use cookies to serve relevant ads. We do not sell your personal data.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not share personal data except with trusted service providers who help operate the Platform, or where required by law or to protect our rights and the safety of others.

6. Data Security

We adopt reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

7. Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data, and withdraw consent, by writing to us at the address below.

8. Children’s Privacy

The Platform is not directed at children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect their personal data.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this page.

10. Contact & Grievances

For questions about this Policy or your personal data, contact southlivenetworks@gmail.com. To raise a complaint about content, please see our Grievance Redressal page.
SouthLive Networks Pvt. Ltd., 70/953, Perandoor Road, Kaloor, Kochi — 682017, Kerala, India.