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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 22 March 2026

Introduction

Welcome to Sahityo.com (hereinafter referred to as "the Platform", "we", "us", or "our"). Sahityo.com is a multi-author literary platform where registered users can sign up and publish their articles, poems, stories, verses, and other literary works. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your personal information when you access or use our Platform.

By accessing or using Sahityo.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Platform.

This Privacy Policy is published in compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 of India.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information You Provide

When you register for an account on Sahityo.com, we may collect the following personal information:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (if provided)
  • Profile picture (if uploaded)
  • Bio or author description
  • Social media links (if provided)
  • Any other information you voluntarily provide during account registration or profile setup

b. Content You Submit

Any literary content that you post, submit, upload, or share on the Platform, including but not limited to articles, poems, stories, verses, short stories, essays, sonnets, comments, and any other text or media, will be collected and stored by us. This content is published publicly on the Platform and is accessible to all visitors.

c. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit or use the Platform, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
  • Pages viewed and time spent on each page
  • Navigation actions (clicks, scrolls, and interactions)
  • Referring website or URL
  • Date and time of access
  • Geographic location (approximate, based on IP address)

d. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Platform. Cookies are small data files placed on your device that help us remember your preferences, analyze site traffic, and improve our services. The types of cookies we use include:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the basic functionality of the Platform, such as user authentication and session management.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Platform, allowing us to improve performance and content.
  • Preference Cookies: Store your preferences and settings to provide a more personalized experience.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit certain features and functionality of the Platform.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Account Management: To create, maintain, and manage your user account on the Platform.
  • Content Publishing: To enable you to submit, publish, and share your literary works on the Platform.
  • Communication: To send you account-related notifications, updates, newsletters, and respond to your inquiries or support requests.
  • Platform Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, monitor site performance, and improve the user experience.
  • Security: To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, security breaches, and technical issues.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests.
  • Content Moderation: To review and moderate user-submitted content to ensure compliance with our Terms of Service and community guidelines.

3. Author Responsibility for Content

Sahityo.com is a multi-author platform. The authors who register on the Platform and publish their content are solely and entirely responsible for the content they share, including but not limited to articles, poems, stories, verses, and any other literary works. The Platform does not, by any means, bear any responsibility for the accuracy, legality, originality, or appropriateness of user-submitted content.

We do not endorse, verify, or guarantee any content posted by users. Any views, opinions, or claims expressed in user-submitted content are those of the respective authors and do not represent the views of Sahityo.com.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal information. We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise share your personal information with any third parties for commercial or marketing purposes.

We will only disclose your personal information under the following circumstances:

  • Legal and Government Requests: We may disclose your personal information to law enforcement agencies, legal authorities, or the Government of India if required by law, regulation, legal process, court order, or governmental request. This includes compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and any other applicable Indian law.
  • Protection of Rights: We may disclose information if we believe it is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Sahityo.com, our users, or the public.
  • Service Providers: We may share limited information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Platform (such as hosting providers, analytics services, and email delivery services). These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes specified by us.

We do not share any user information with any persons, organizations, or entities except as described above, specifically to comply with legal obligations or requests from the Government of India.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
  • Secure storage of user credentials with hashing algorithms
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls to limit who can access personal data

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

6. Your Rights

As a user of Sahityo.com, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Right to Correction: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
  • Right to Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information and account, subject to any legal obligations that require us to retain certain data.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent for data processing at any time by contacting us. Withdrawal of consent may result in the inability to use certain features of the Platform.
  • Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
  • Right to Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving marketing or promotional communications from us at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@sahityo.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe as required by applicable law.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information and content for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable period, except where retention is required for legal, regulatory, or legitimate business purposes (such as compliance with legal obligations, resolving disputes, or enforcing our agreements).

Published content may remain accessible on the Platform even after account deletion if it has been shared, cached, or indexed by search engines. We are not responsible for content that has been copied or shared by other users or third parties prior to deletion.

8. Third-Party Links

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by Sahityo.com. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

9. Children's Privacy

Sahityo.com is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at contact@sahityo.com.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of the Platform after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, including but not limited to the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in India.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at:

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