This Privacy Policy explains how thalapathyvijay.com ("we", "our", "us") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit our website. We are an independent fan-run news website and are not affiliated with Thalapathy Vijay or Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
1. Information we collect
Information you give us: When you subscribe to our newsletter, send a tip, or use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the message content.
Information collected automatically: Like most websites, we collect standard log information when you visit โ IP address, browser type, pages viewed, referring URL, and timestamps. This is used for analytics and to improve the site.
2. Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies โ to make the site function (e.g. remember your preferences).
- Analytics cookies โ to understand which articles are read most. We may use Google Analytics or Plausible Analytics for this.
- Advertising cookies โ when we begin serving ads, third-party ad networks (such as Google AdSense, Ezoic, or others) may set cookies to show personalized ads. You can opt out of personalized advertising via Google Ad Settings or aboutads.info.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
3. Third-party services
We may use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
- Google Fonts (font delivery)
- Google Analytics (usage analytics)
- Google AdSense / Ezoic / other ad networks (advertising) โ when implemented
- Email service providers (Buttondown / Mailchimp) for newsletter delivery
- Affiliate programs (BookMyShow, Amazon Associates, OTT platforms) โ these may set their own tracking cookies when you click affiliate links
4. How we use your information
- To send you the newsletter you signed up for
- To respond to your messages and tips
- To analyze site usage and improve content
- To serve relevant advertisements
- To comply with legal obligations
5. Sharing of information
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only with:
- Service providers (analytics, email, ad networks) who process data on our behalf
- Law enforcement, when required by valid legal process
6. Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you, or to object to certain processing. Indian residents can exercise rights under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. EU/EEA residents have rights under the GDPR. To exercise any of these rights, email [email protected].
7. Newsletter unsubscribe
Every newsletter email includes an unsubscribe link. You can unsubscribe at any time.
8. Children's privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have, contact us and we'll delete it.
9. Data security
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information, but no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect the most recent change.
11. Contact
For privacy-related questions, email [email protected] or use our contact form.