Last updated: July 3, 2025
South Asian Monitor (“we”, “our”, or “us”) operates the website https://www.southasianmonitor.org. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information we receive from users of the site.
1. Information Collection and Use
We collect limited data to improve user experience and deliver relevant advertising. This may include:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
We do not collect personally identifiable information unless you provide it (e.g., through contact forms or newsletter subscriptions).
2. Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Understand visitor behavior through Google Analytics
- Serve ads through Google AdSense
- Improve site functionality and user experience
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.
Learn more about how Google uses cookies here.
3. Google AdSense
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to our website. Google’s use of the advertising cookie enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and other sites on the Internet.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
4. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites.
5. Security
We strive to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security. Your use of this site is at your own risk.
6. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page.