Last updated: October 29, 2026
Who we are
Dear Andhra is a news website and app with its newsroom in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. This policy explains what information we collect when you use our website or app, and how we use it.
Information we collect
You can read Dear Andhra without creating an account. We only collect personal details, such as your name, email address or phone number, when you choose to give them to us, for example when you contact us, send a news tip, subscribe to updates or post a comment.
Like most websites, we also collect basic technical information automatically, such as your browser type, device, approximate location and the pages you visit. This helps us understand which stories readers find useful.
Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to keep the site working, remember your preferences, count page views and show advertisements. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings, though some parts of the site may not work as expected.
How we use your information
We use your information to publish and improve our news coverage, reply to your messages and news tips, send updates you have asked for, moderate comments, measure readership and keep the site secure.
News tips and sources
If you send us a news tip, we treat your identity as confidential. We will not publish your name or contact details without your permission.
Advertising and third parties
We work with advertising and analytics partners, and our pages may include content from services such as YouTube, WhatsApp and social media platforms. These services may set their own cookies and are governed by their own privacy policies. We do not sell your personal information.
Keeping your information safe
We take reasonable steps to protect your information and keep it only for as long as we need it for the purposes above, or as required by law.
Your choices
You can ask us to show, correct or delete the personal information we hold about you, and you can unsubscribe from our updates at any time using the link in our messages.
Children
Dear Andhra is a general news service and is not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last changed.
Contact
Questions about this policy or your information? Write to news@dearandhra.com or visit our Contact Us page.