1. Introduction
Welcome to Dhidaily, a digital news and information platform operated by Dhivehi Studio in the Republic of Maldives.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and disclose personal information when you visit or interact with our websites:
- www.dhidaily.mv
- en.dhidaily.mv
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, “Dhidaily,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Dhidaily and its operating entity, Dhivehi Studio, as applicable.
Registration Details
- Operating Entity: Dhivehi Studio
- Dhivehi Studio Registration No.: SP09332020
- Dhidaily Registration No.: 2242/2020
- Country of Registration: Republic of Maldives
We respect your privacy and are committed to handling personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy is intended to explain our information-handling practices in a clear and transparent manner.
By using our websites, you acknowledge the information provided in this Privacy Policy. Where consent is legally required, we will seek it as appropriate.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect different types of information depending on how you interact with our websites and services.
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Contact us through email or telephone;
- Submit news tips, stories, photographs, videos, or other materials;
- Send feedback, complaints, or requests for corrections;
- Participate in surveys, promotions, or other activities;
- Subscribe to newsletters or other communications, where available; or
- Otherwise communicate with Dhidaily.
The information collected may include your name, email address, telephone number, and any other information you choose to provide.
You should avoid submitting unnecessary sensitive or confidential personal information through public forms, comments, or news tips.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our websites, certain technical and usage information may be collected automatically, depending on the technologies and services we operate.
This may include:
- IP address;
- Browser type and version;
- Device type and operating system;
- Pages and articles visited;
- Date and time of access;
- Referring website or link;
- General interaction and usage information; and
- Technical information required to maintain website security and performance.
The actual information collected will depend on our website configuration and the third-party services we use.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use information collected through Dhidaily for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve our websites;
- To publish and manage news, articles, and other digital content;
- To respond to enquiries, feedback, and communications;
- To receive, review, and assess news tips and user-submitted materials;
- To improve the quality, relevance, and usability of our content and services;
- To monitor website performance and understand visitor engagement;
- To protect our websites against fraud, misuse, unauthorized access, and security threats;
- To administer communications, newsletters, or other services where applicable;
- To comply with applicable laws, legal obligations, and lawful requests; and
- To protect our rights, property, safety, and legitimate business interests.
We will seek to use personal information for purposes that are reasonably connected to the purposes for which it was collected or as otherwise permitted by applicable law.
4. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Information
Where applicable, we may process personal information on the following legal grounds:
4.1 Consent
We may process personal information where you have provided consent for a specific purpose, such as receiving certain communications or allowing optional technologies.
You may withdraw consent where permitted by applicable law. Withdrawal of consent does not necessarily affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
4.2 Legitimate Interests
We may process information where it is reasonably necessary for our legitimate interests, such as operating our news platform, maintaining website security, improving services, and managing business operations, provided that applicable legal requirements are met.
4.3 Contractual Necessity
Where applicable, we may process personal information to fulfill an agreement or provide a service that you have requested.
4.4 Legal Obligations
We may process or disclose personal information where necessary to comply with applicable laws, court orders, regulatory requirements, or lawful requests from government authorities.
The applicable legal basis may vary depending on the circumstances and the jurisdiction involved.
5. News and Editorial Activities
Dhidaily is a digital news and information platform. We may receive information from members of the public, sources, contributors, and other individuals for legitimate journalistic and editorial purposes.
Information provided to us may be:
- Reviewed and assessed for relevance;
- Verified against available sources;
- Edited for clarity, accuracy, and editorial standards;
- Used in news reports, articles, interviews, or other editorial content; or
- Retained as part of legitimate editorial records, where appropriate.
We seek to handle personal information responsibly and to avoid unnecessary disclosure of private information that is not relevant to an editorial purpose.
However, editorial decisions may involve balancing privacy, public interest, accuracy, and other applicable considerations. The publication of personal information will be subject to applicable laws and relevant editorial practices.
If you believe that an article contains inaccurate personal information about you or that your privacy has been affected, you may contact us using the details provided in Section 16 of this Privacy Policy.
6. News Tips and User-Submitted Content
Dhidaily may allow individuals to submit news tips, photographs, videos, documents, comments, or other materials.
When submitting content, you should consider the following:
- Ensure that you have the necessary rights or authorization to share the material;
- Avoid sharing another person’s private information without appropriate justification or authorization;
- Do not submit passwords, financial account details, or other confidential information unnecessarily; and
- Understand that material submitted for editorial consideration may be reviewed by authorized members of our team.
Submitting material does not automatically guarantee publication. We may decide whether, when, and how submitted material is used, subject to applicable law and our editorial practices.
Where we intend to use personal information for a purpose materially different from the purpose for which it was submitted, we will consider applicable legal requirements and appropriate safeguards.
7. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information as a general practice.
We may disclose personal information in the following circumstances, where appropriate and permitted by applicable law:
7.1 Service Providers
We may share information with third-party service providers that support our operations, such as providers of:
- Website hosting and infrastructure;
- Website security and maintenance;
- Analytics and performance services;
- Email and communication services; and
- Other technical or operational services.
Such providers may process information on our behalf and may be subject to relevant contractual or legal obligations.
7.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when reasonably necessary to:
- Comply with applicable laws or legal obligations;
- Respond to valid court orders or lawful government requests;
- Investigate or prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats; or
- Protect the rights, safety, and property of Dhidaily, Dhivehi Studio, our users, or other persons.
7.3 Business Transactions
If Dhidaily or a relevant part of its operations is involved in a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or transfer of business assets, information may be transferred where appropriate and subject to applicable legal requirements.
We will not disclose personal information for purposes unrelated to this Privacy Policy without an appropriate legal basis.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our websites may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, security, performance, and visitor experience.
Cookies are small files or similar technologies that may be stored on your device when you visit a website.
Depending on our website configuration, cookies may be used for:
- Essential website functionality;
- Security and fraud prevention;
- Analytics and performance measurement;
- Remembering preferences; and
- Other optional features or services, where applicable.
Your Cookie Choices
You may be able to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Certain website features may not function properly if essential cookies are disabled.
Where applicable, we will provide appropriate choices or information regarding optional cookies and tracking technologies.
For additional information about the specific cookies used on our websites, please refer to our Cookie Policy, if available.
9. Third-Party Websites and Services
Our websites may contain links to external websites, social media platforms, embedded content, advertisements, or third-party services.
These third parties may collect or process information according to their own privacy policies and terms.
Dhidaily does not control the privacy practices of external websites and is not responsible for their independent information-handling practices.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third-party websites and services before providing them with personal information.
10. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, loss, disclosure, or destruction.
The measures we use may vary depending on the nature of the information and the risks associated with its processing.
However, no online transmission, electronic storage system, or internet-based service can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Accordingly, while we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
If we become aware of a personal information security incident that requires notification under applicable law, we will take appropriate steps as required.
11. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by applicable law.
The retention period may depend on:
- The purpose for which the information was collected;
- The nature of the information;
- Legal, regulatory, or accounting requirements;
- Editorial and business recordkeeping needs;
- The resolution of disputes; and
- The prevention of fraud or misuse.
When personal information is no longer required, we will consider appropriate measures for its deletion, anonymization, or secure disposal, subject to applicable legal and operational requirements.
12. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on applicable law, your location, and the circumstances of processing, you may have certain rights concerning your personal information.
These rights may include:
12.1 Right to Access
You may request information about the personal information we hold about you, subject to applicable legal limitations.
12.2 Right to Correction
You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
12.3 Right to Deletion
You may request deletion of personal information where legally applicable. Some information may need to be retained for legitimate editorial, legal, security, or recordkeeping purposes.
12.4 Right to Withdraw Consent
Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent, subject to applicable legal requirements and limitations.
12.5 Right to Object or Restrict Processing
Where provided by applicable law, you may object to or request restriction of certain processing activities.
12.6 Marketing Communications
If we send marketing or promotional communications, you may request to stop receiving them through the available unsubscribe option or by contacting us.
Making a Privacy Request
To submit a privacy-related request, please contact us using the details provided in Section 16.
We may request reasonable information to verify your identity and protect against unauthorized disclosure. We will review and respond to requests in accordance with applicable law.
13. Children’s Privacy
Our websites are intended to provide news and information to a general audience.
We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children for purposes that are unlawful or inappropriate under applicable law.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us in circumstances that raise a privacy concern, please contact us.
We will review the matter and take appropriate action where required by applicable law.
14. International Data Processing
Dhidaily may use third-party service providers whose systems or operations are located outside the Republic of Maldives.
As a result, personal information may be processed or stored in other countries, depending on the services we use.
Where applicable, we will consider relevant legal requirements and take reasonable steps to ensure that personal information is handled with appropriate safeguards.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:
- Our services and website operations;
- Information collection and processing practices;
- Technology and security measures;
- Applicable laws and regulatory requirements; or
- Our business and editorial activities.
When we make changes, we will publish the updated Privacy Policy on our websites and revise the Last Updated date.
We encourage visitors to review this Privacy Policy periodically to remain informed about how we handle personal information.
16. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, complaints, correction requests, or other enquiries regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us.
Dhidaily
Operated by: Dhivehi Studio
Dhivehi Studio Registration No.: SP09332020
Dhidaily Registration No.: 2242/2020
Website: https://www.dhidaily.mv
English Website: https://en.dhidaily.mv
Email: info@dhidaily.mv
Contact Number: +960 7919393
Registered Country: Republic of Maldives
We will review privacy-related enquiries and respond within a reasonable period, subject to the nature of the request, applicable law, and the information required to address the matter.
End of Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy is intended as a general website privacy policy template. It should be reviewed against Dhidaily’s actual data practices and applicable Maldivian legal requirements before publication
