Effective Date: July 3, 2026
Welcome to KaravaliPulse ("we," "our," "us"), accessible at https://karavalipulse.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information when you use our website.
By accessing or using KaravaliPulse, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. About KaravaliPulse
KaravaliPulse is an independent digital news platform that publishes news, articles, opinions, and other informational content related to the Karavali region and beyond.
Visitors can browse all publicly available content without creating an account.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect only the information that you voluntarily provide to us.
Currently, this includes:
- Email address (when subscribing to our newsletter)
We do not require users to register an account to read news articles.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Date and time of your visit
- Referring website
- Website usage statistics
This information helps us improve our website, monitor performance, and maintain security.
3. Cookies
KaravaliPulse uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience.
Cookies help us:
- Remember user preferences
- Analyze website traffic
- Measure website performance
- Improve our services
- Display advertisements through Google AdSense
You may disable cookies through your browser settings. However, doing so may affect certain features of the website.
4. Newsletter
Visitors may subscribe to receive newsletters and important news updates by providing their email address.
Your email address will be used only for purposes such as:
- Breaking news updates
- Featured stories
- Weekly or periodic newsletters
- Important announcements related to KaravaliPulse
Every newsletter contains an unsubscribe option, and you may unsubscribe at any time.
5. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and maintain our website
- Improve website functionality and performance
- Analyze website usage and visitor trends
- Send newsletters to subscribers
- Display advertisements
- Detect and prevent fraud or misuse
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
6. Google Analytics
KaravaliPulse uses Google Analytics to better understand how visitors use our website.
Google Analytics may collect information such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the website
- Browser type
- Device type
- General website usage statistics
This information helps us improve the performance and user experience of our website.
For more information, please review Google's Privacy Policy.
7. Google AdSense
KaravaliPulse displays advertisements using Google AdSense.
Google and its advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Display advertisements
- Measure advertising performance
- Prevent advertising fraud
- Personalize advertisements where permitted
Users can manage their advertising preferences through their Google account settings.
8. Embedded Third-Party Content
Some articles may include embedded content from third-party platforms such as:
- YouTube
Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you visited those websites directly.
These third-party platforms may collect information through cookies and similar technologies in accordance with their own privacy policies.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites that are not operated by KaravaliPulse.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.
10. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to help protect your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Children's Privacy
KaravaliPulse is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child without appropriate parental or legal guardian consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information promptly.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information through our website, please contact us at karavalipulse@gmail.com, and we will investigate and take appropriate action.
12. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on the applicable laws, you may have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Request deletion of your personal information, where applicable.
- Withdraw your consent for receiving newsletters or marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
We will respond to legitimate requests within a reasonable period, subject to applicable legal requirements.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or website functionality.
Any changes will be posted on this page along with the updated Effective Date. We encourage users to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect their information.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, you may contact us at:
KaravaliPulse
Website: https://karavalipulse.com
Email: karavalipulse@gmail.com
15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Any disputes, claims, or legal proceedings arising out of or relating to this Privacy Policy, your use of the website, or any related matters shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts located in Udupi District, Karnataka, India, unless otherwise required by applicable law.
By using KaravaliPulse, you agree to submit to the jurisdiction of these courts for the resolution of any disputes arising under this Privacy Policy.
16. Consent
By accessing or using KaravaliPulse, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.