1. Overview & Commitment
Koraput Online (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates koraputonline.com, serving as a regional news, cultural documentation, and local classified directory for Southern Odisha. This Privacy Policy details our practices regarding the collection, use, and safeguarding of information when you access our portal.
2. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising (Mandatory Disclosure)
We work with third-party advertising partners, including Google Inc., to serve advertisements across our digital publication.
- DoubleClick / Advertising Cookies: Third-party vendors, including Google, utilize cookies to display ads based on prior user visits to this website or other websites across the internet.
- Personalized Advertising: Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve targeted ads based on your visit to Koraput Online and other online destinations.
- Opting Out: You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you may opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
3. Directory Listings & WhatsApp Integration
Koraput Online provides an open directory and classifieds portal where local businesses, farmers, and service providers publish public advertisements:
- Publicly Visible Contact Data: When posting a classified listing, any phone numbers, WhatsApp identifiers, business names, or physical locations you submit are published publicly for prospective regional customers.
- Third-Party Chat Redirects: Initiating communication through WhatsApp links redirects you to WhatsApp (Meta Platforms, Inc.). Your interactions on WhatsApp are governed exclusively by WhatsApp's privacy terms.
4. Analytics, Web Beacons & Server Logs
Like standard digital publications, our web servers automatically record log entries, including IP addresses, browser types, internet service providers (ISPs), referring/exit pages, operating system metrics, and date/time stamps. This aggregate data is analyzed solely for network diagnostics, security monitoring, and general traffic tracking.
5. Rights to Edit or Remove Listings
Classified advert owners can request modification or permanent removal of their directory entries, contact records, or business information at any time by contacting our regional desk.
6. Grievance Officer & Contact
In compliance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, you may address privacy inquiries, listing removals, or editorial concerns to:
Koraput Online Editorial & Privacy Desk
Location: Koraput, Odisha, India (PIN: 764020)
Email: contact@koraputonline.com