Privacy policy

Welcome to Kagsahitya.org. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how Kag Sahitya, as the data controller, collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you visit our website at https://kagsahitya.org. It also outlines your rights regarding your data and how to exercise them. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. Please read it carefully before using our website. This policy complies with global data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and Google AdSense requirements.

Personal Information We Collect

When you visit Kagsahitya.org, we collect certain information to enhance your experience and maintain our website. We automatically gather device information, such as your web browser, IP address, time zone, and cookies installed on your device. As you browse, we collect data about the web pages you view, referring websites or search terms, and your interactions with the site, referred to as device information. If you choose to use certain features, such as subscribing to our newsletter, filling out forms, or contacting us, you may provide personal data, including your name, email address, city of residence, organization, or telephone number. We may also collect payment information if you engage in transactions through the website, though we do not store payment details directly. You are not required to provide personal data, but opting out may limit your ability to use features like newsletters or direct contact forms.

Why We Process Your Data

Your data security is our top priority. We process only the minimal data necessary to operate and improve our website. Automatically collected device information helps us identify potential abuse, prevent fraud, and generate statistical insights about website usage. These statistics are not used to identify specific individuals. Personal data you provide is used to fulfill agreements, such as delivering newsletters, responding to inquiries, or processing transactions. We also use data to personalize your experience, including delivering relevant advertisements through Google AdSense, and to pursue our legitimate interests, such as improving website functionality and analyzing performance via Google Analytics. Data processing ensures a secure and tailored experience while complying with legal obligations.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies, such as pixel tags and device identifiers, to enhance website functionality and deliver personalized ads. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that cannot run programs or deliver viruses. Essential cookies are necessary for website operation and do not require consent, while optional cookies for analytics and advertising, including those set by Google AdSense and Google Analytics, require your approval. You can manage cookie preferences through our Cookie Settings link in the website footer or your browser settings. For detailed information, please review our Cookie Policy.

Third-Party Data Sharing

We share data with trusted third parties to provide our services. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing history across the internet. Google Analytics collects anonymized data to analyze website performance. These third parties act as data processors under strict agreements and do not use your data for their own purposes. We may also share data with service providers, such as hosting or analytics providers, who are bound by confidentiality obligations. We do not sell your personal data. For personalized ads, you can opt out via Google’s Ad Settings or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites not owned or controlled by Kagsahitya.org. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit after leaving ours.

Your Privacy Rights

If you are a European resident, you have the right to be informed about data processing, access your personal data, request corrections, request erasure, restrict processing, request data portability, object to certain processing activities, and object to automated decision-making or profiling. Residents of California have similar rights under the CCPA, including the right to opt out of data sales (which we do not engage in). To exercise these rights, contact us at kagsahitya@gmail.com. We will respond within one month, as required by law. All users can opt out of personalized ads or manage cookies through the options described above.

Legal Basis for Processing

For European residents, we process data based on consent for non-essential cookies and personalized ads, legitimate interests for essential website functions and analytics, and legal obligations for compliance with laws. If you engage in transactions, such as subscriptions, we process data to fulfill those agreements. Your data may be transferred outside Europe, including to Canada or the United States, with appropriate safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure protection.

Information Security

We store your information on secure servers in a controlled environment, protected by reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. While we strive to protect your data, no internet or wireless transmission is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Legal Disclosure

We may disclose your data if required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or government request, or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or comply with legal processes.

Children’s Privacy

Kagsahitya.org is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us at kagsahitya@gmail.com, and we will promptly delete it.

International Data Transfers

As a global website, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction, including the United States. We ensure compliance with data protection laws through safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses for transfers to countries without adequate protections.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Email: kagsahitya@gmail.com

For GDPR-related inquiries, you may also contact our Data Protection Officer at the above email.