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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 25, 2025

At Paluku.in, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information about you when you use our Telugu literary platform.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information:

  • Name, email address, and profile information you provide during the invitation-based registration process.
  • Biographical information, literary credentials, and author details you choose to share.
  • Invitation history and membership referral data.
  • Communication preferences and subscription settings.

User Content:

  • Telugu literary works, articles, poetry, stories, and other exclusive submissions.
  • Comments, discussions, and interactions within our private member community.
  • Reading preferences and engagement data with published content.
  • Reviews, literary critiques, and feedback you provide to fellow members.

Membership Data:

  • Invitation codes, referral sources, and membership approval history.
  • Member engagement patterns and participation in exclusive events.
  • Literary contribution history and community standing.

Technical Information:

  • IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system.
  • Usage patterns, page views, and navigation data within our private platform.
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and enhance our exclusive platform’s functionality and curated user experience.
  • Enable content publishing, discovery, and community interaction features within our private member network.
  • Manage invitation-only memberships and provide technical support.
  • Facilitate the invitation process and maintain our exclusive community standards.
  • Send platform updates, member newsletters, and exclusive literary content (with your consent).
  • Analyze member engagement to improve our services and develop new features for our community.
  • Monitor compliance with community guidelines and maintain platform security and exclusivity.
  • Facilitate meaningful connections and literary discussions between invited members.
  • Preserve the integrity and quality of our curated Telugu literary community.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

We process your data based on:

  • Your consent for marketing communications and optional features.
  • Performance of our contract to provide platform services.
  • Legitimate interests in platform operation, security, and improvement.
  • Legal obligations under Indian and international law.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Paluku.in uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your login status and preferences.
  • Analyze platform usage and improve user experience.
  • Provide personalized content recommendations.
  • Enable social media integration and sharing features.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, though this may affect platform functionality.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share data with:

Service Providers:

  • Hosting providers, analytics services, and technical support vendors.
  • Email service providers for communication and newsletter delivery.
  • Payment processors (if applicable for premium features).

Legal Requirements:

  • Government authorities when required by Indian law or court orders.
  • Law enforcement agencies to prevent fraud, abuse, or illegal activities.

Business Transfers:

  • In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of Paluku.in assets (with user notification).

6. Data Security and Protection

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures including:

  • Secure data transmission using SSL/TLS encryption.
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
  • Access controls and authentication mechanisms.
  • Data backup and recovery procedures.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for:

  • Active accounts: As long as your account remains active.
  • Closed accounts: Up to 2 years for legal and operational purposes.
  • Legal compliance: As required by applicable Indian laws.
  • Analytics data: In aggregated, anonymized form for platform improvement.

8. Your Privacy Rights

All Users:

  • Access and review your personal information.
  • Update or correct inaccurate data through your account settings.
  • Delete your account and associated data (subject to legal requirements).
  • Opt-out of marketing communications.

Additional Rights (where applicable):

  • Data portability and export of your content.
  • Restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed on servers located outside India. We ensure adequate protection through:

  • Standard contractual clauses with service providers.
  • Adherence to international data protection standards.
  • Regular assessment of data transfer mechanisms.

10. Children’s Privacy and Invitation Restrictions

Paluku.in is not intended for children under 13 years old. Our invitation-only system includes age verification measures. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children or extend invitations to minors without appropriate guardian consent. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information promptly and revoke the membership if necessary.

11. Third-Party Links and Services

Our platform may contain links to external websites or integrate with third-party services. This Privacy Policy does not cover such external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect:

  • Changes in our data practices or platform features.
  • Updates to applicable privacy laws and regulations.
  • User feedback and platform improvements.

We will notify users of material changes through email or platform notifications.

13. Data Protection Officer

For privacy-related inquiries, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at:

14. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:

Paluku.in Privacy Team

Complaints: If you believe we have not addressed your privacy concerns adequately, you may file a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.

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