Effective Date: 23rd June 2025
Last Updated: 23rd June 2025
Welcome to Hindi Kisse Kahaniyan (https://hindikissekahaniyan.in). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our website.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://hindikissekahaniyan.in
This platform is dedicated to publishing and promoting Indian folklore through original stories, videos, ebooks, audio content, and more.
Information We Collect
a. Personal Information (Voluntarily Provided)
We may collect personal information such as:
- Your name
- Email address
- Comments or messages sent via contact forms
This data is only collected when you voluntarily submit it.
b. Automatically Collected Information
We collect non-personal data via cookies and analytics tools:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages visited, duration, and interactions
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:
- The data shown in the comments form
- Visitor’s IP address
- Browser user agent (for spam detection)
An anonymized string (hash) of your email may be shared with Gravatar to show your profile picture. Gravatar’s privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/
Once your comment is approved, your name and profile image may be publicly visible.
Media
If you upload images to our site, please avoid embedding EXIF GPS location data. Visitors may download and extract location data from such images.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance the user experience. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.
Cookie Examples
- Comment cookies: Saves your name/email for future comments (valid for 1 year).
- Login cookies: Save your session and preferences.
- Editor cookies: Stores post ID while editing articles (expires after 1 day).
You may also encounter cookies from embedded services like YouTube, Facebook, or Instagram.
Embedded Content from Third-Party Platforms
Articles and stories on this website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, external articles). These platforms may:
- Collect your data
- Use their own cookies
- Track your interaction with the embedded content (especially if you’re logged in)
Please refer to their individual privacy policies for further details.
How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Improve user experience and website functionality
- Respond to inquiries or comments
- Send newsletters or updates (only with your consent)
- Analyze traffic using tools like Google Analytics
Third-Party Services
We may use:
- Google Analytics: For traffic insights
- Google AdSense: For advertising and monetization
These services may collect data according to their own privacy policies. We do not control how third parties use your data.
Data Sharing
- We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
- If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
- Your data may be shared with third-party tools solely to operate website functionalities (e.g., spam detection).
Data Retention
- Comments and metadata: retained indefinitely
- Registered users (if any): personal info stored in their profile and editable by them (except username)
Your Rights Over Your Data
You have the right to:
- Request an export of the personal data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your data (excluding data we must retain for legal, security, or administrative reasons)
To exercise your rights, contact us at hindikissekahaniyan@gmail.com
Where Your Data Is Sent
Your data may be processed through:
- Automated spam detection tools
- Analytics and advertising platforms
- Hosting servers in India or globally, based on the infrastructure providers
We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is stored securely.
Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe your child has provided us with personal information, contact us for immediate removal.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Your continued use of our site indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or data-related requests, please contact:
📧 hindikissekahaniyan@gmail.com
Note: By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.