Effective Date: July 16, 2025

Last Updated: July 16, 2025

Registered Under: Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Maldives

Registration Number: 2400/2025

Website: www.havaasa.com

Havaasa News (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our readers, users, contributors, and partners. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you access our website, engage with our services, or contact us.

By using www.havaasa.com, you agree to the practices outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1.1. Personal Information

Name, email address, and contact number (if provided through contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or submissions).

Any content or communication you send to us (feedback, article submissions, queries).

1.2. Technical Information

IP address

Browser type and version

Device information

Date and time of visit

Pages viewed and interactions

1.3. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to:

Enhance user experience

Monitor website performance and analytics

Remember user preferences

You can modify your browser settings to disable cookies, but this may limit some functionality of the website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide and maintain our services

Respond to your inquiries and submissions

Send newsletters or alerts (only if you opt-in)

Improve the functionality and content of our website

Ensure security and prevent abuse or misuse

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Disclosure of Information

We may disclose your information only in the following cases:

To comply with legal obligations or government requests under Maldivian law.

To protect the rights, safety, or property of Havaasa News, its users, or the public.

To trusted service providers (e.g., analytics or email tools), solely for the purpose of operating our services.

All third-party providers are required to maintain strict confidentiality and data protection standards.

4. Data Storage and Security

We use industry-standard measures to protect your data, including:

SSL encryption for secure transmission

Firewalls and access controls

Regular system updates and security audits

Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Users are responsible for securing their own devices and connections.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request access to the personal data we hold about you.

Request correction or deletion of your data.

Withdraw your consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from newsletters).

File a complaint with the relevant authority in the Maldives if you believe your data has been misused.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

6. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may include links to external websites or embedded services (such as social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites or platforms. Please review their respective privacy policies before interacting.

7. Children’s Privacy

Havaasa News is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without parental consent. If you believe a child has provided us personal data without consent, please contact us immediately.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with the “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the website after changes are made implies acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or data access requests, please contact:

Havaasa News

Registered under the Ministry of Youth Empowerment

Registration No: 2400/2025

Phone: +960 9395550

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.havaasa.com