Privacy Policy - Vallikunnam.com (വള്ളികുന്നം)

1. Introduction

Vallikunnam.com ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Website. By accessing and using Vallikunnam.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways:

Information You Provide Directly

• Registration Information: Full name, email address, phone number, date of birth, address, and password
• Posts and Content: Any news, articles, classifieds, images, or other content you post
• Communications: Messages, feedback, comments, and contact form submissions
• Account Settings: Preferences, notification settings, and privacy choices

Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Browser type, device type, operating system, and IP address
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, links clicked, and referring/exit pages
• Cookies: Session cookies for authentication and preference management
• Interaction Data: Likes, comments, and engagement with other users' content

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes:

• To create and manage your account and provide our services
• To verify your identity and prevent fraud
• To send you service updates and administrative notices
• To respond to your inquiries and customer support requests
• To moderate content and enforce our Terms of Service
• To improve and optimize our Website and services
• To conduct research and analytics about user behavior
• To comply with legal obligations and law enforcement requests
• To protect the rights, privacy, safety, and property of our users and the public

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information in the following circumstances:

• Public Content: Posts, classifieds, and profile information you choose to make public are visible to all users
• Service Providers: We may share data with service providers who assist us (hosting, analytics, email services)
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to legal requests
• Business Transfers: Information may be transferred if we merge, are acquired, or sell assets
• Consent: We share information when you explicitly consent to such sharing

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure password hashing using bcrypt algorithm (cost factor 10)
• HTTPS encryption for data transmission (on production)
• Regular security updates and patches
• Restricted access to personal information
• Secure database encryption

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Vallikunnam.com uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your login status and preferences
• Understand how you interact with our Website
• Provide personalized content and features
• Analyze website usage and improve performance

You can control cookie settings in your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Website.

7. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information in your account
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications and notifications
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below.

8. Children's Privacy

Vallikunnam.com is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will immediately delete such information and the user account.

If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. Third-Party Links

Vallikunnam.com may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party sites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing personal information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our Website with a new "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of Vallikunnam.com following the posting of revised Privacy Policy means that you accept and agree to the changes.

11. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. You may request deletion of your account at any time, in which case we will remove your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required to retain it by law.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or our privacy practices, please contact us: