Welcome to Lekhak.in, your trusted platform for literature, creativity, and community expression. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly.
This Privacy Policy outlines the types of data we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have in relation to your information. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to the terms of this policy.
Please read this policy carefully to understand how we manage your information. If you do not agree with our practices, we kindly request that you discontinue using our services.
Note: This policy applies to all users of Lekhak.in, including writers, readers, and community members.
Last updated: April 6, 2025
When you create an account, participate in contests, or communicate with us, we may collect personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, contact number, and location.
We collect the writings, images, and other content you upload to Lekhak.in. This includes your stories, poems, profile photo, comments, and other user-generated material.
We may collect information about how you interact with our platform, such as the pages visited, time spent, and features used, to better understand our users and improve our services.
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. These help us understand user behavior, remember your preferences, and deliver personalized content.
Reminder: You can control cookie preferences via your browser settings at any time.
We use your information to operate, maintain, and enhance the features and functionality of Lekhak.in. This includes improving user experience, fixing bugs, and delivering personalized content based on your preferences and activity.
We may use your contact information to send service-related updates, respond to inquiries, and deliver notifications about your activity or account status.
If you enter a writing contest or promotional event, we may use your data to manage entries, select winners, issue awards, and announce results.
We may analyze user data (anonymously or in aggregate) to understand usage trends, evaluate performance, and guide future development decisions.
We may use your information to enforce our terms, detect and prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations. We will never misuse your data — your privacy is our priority.
Note: We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
You have certain rights and choices regarding how your personal information is collected, used, and shared on Lekhak.in. We are committed to helping you exercise these rights with ease and clarity.
You can access and update your personal details by logging into your account. Keeping your information accurate helps us serve you better.
You may opt out of receiving promotional emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or by adjusting your preferences in your profile settings.
Where you have given consent to process your data, you can withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.
You can request deletion of your data, and we will remove your account and associated personal information, unless retention is required by law.
Note:
We respond to all verified requests related to your data rights under applicable data protection laws such as GDPR and IT Act 2000.
We are dedicated to safeguarding your personal information through the use of technical, administrative, and physical security measures.
All sensitive data, such as login credentials and payment information, is transmitted over HTTPS using SSL encryption.
Internal access to your data is restricted to authorized personnel only. We enforce strict access controls and regularly review permissions.
We continuously assess risks and apply best practices to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or destruction of your data.
Important:
No system can be 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. Please protect your credentials and report suspicious activity.
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
The length of time we retain data is determined based on factors such as:
If you delete your account, we will take reasonable steps to delete your personal data from our active databases. However, some data may be retained in backup or archival form for a limited period.
In some cases, we may retain data in an anonymized or non-identifiable form for research, statistical, or legal purposes.
Note:
Retention periods may vary depending on your country of residence and applicable laws.
Our platform is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13, or the minimum age required by applicable law in your jurisdiction.
We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will promptly take steps to remove it.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with information, please contact us at
privacy@lekhak.in, so we can take appropriate action.
Important:
Protecting children’s privacy is extremely important to us. We encourage parents to monitor their children’s online activity.
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated or controlled by Lekhak.in.
These external sites have their own privacy policies and terms of service. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for their content, actions, or practices.
When you follow a third-party link, you do so at your own risk. We strongly advise you to read the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use of every site you visit.
Note:
Inclusion of third-party links does not imply endorsement by Lekhak.in.
Our platform is operated from India. If you are accessing Lekhak.in from outside India, you acknowledge and agree that your information may be transferred to, processed, and stored in India, where our servers and databases are located.
It is your responsibility to ensure that your use of the platform complies with local data protection and privacy laws. We make no representation that our practices comply with laws outside of India.
By using our services, you consent to the transfer and storage of your information in jurisdictions that may not offer the same level of data protection as your home country.
Reminder:
If you do not wish your data to be transferred or stored in India, please refrain from using our services.
We may update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or applicable laws.
If we make significant changes, we will provide reasonable notice through our website or by email. We encourage you to review the policy periodically to stay informed.
Your continued use of Lekhak.in after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Tip:
You can always view the latest version of this policy at lekhak.in/privacy-policy.
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
Email: welekhak@gmail.com
Mailing Address:
Lekhak.in
Borgaon Thadi, Georai Taluka,
Beed District, Maharashtra, India – 431127
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM IST
For immediate support, you can also contact us via our official Instagram page or through our WhatsApp support.
welekhak@gmail.com.