Privacy Policy

At Hindi Gazals, accessible from hindigazals.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to your personal data.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Name, email address (e.g., when you subscribe or contact us)
Non-Personal Data: Browser type, IP address, referral source, pages visited (collected via analytics tools)
User Submissions: Content submitted by users, such as poetry or comments

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

Send newsletters and updates you opt-in for
Respond to inquiries and submissions
Improve our website content and functionality
Prevent spam and protect against unauthorized access

3. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content. Cookies are small text files stored on your browser. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work as intended.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools and platforms such as:

Google Analytics – to understand website usage
Newsletter Platforms – for sending email updates
Social Media Plugins – to display content or allow sharing

These services may collect data independently. Please refer to their privacy policies for more information.

5. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your information. However, no internet transmission is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from newsletters)

7. Poetry Submissions & Comments

Any content (e.g., Ghazals or comments) submitted by users may be published on our site. We reserve the right to edit or remove content that violates our guidelines or policies.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe your child has submitted data to us, please contact us immediately.