Last Updated: 15 October 2026

This Privacy Policy describes the policies and procedures of AuthorsWiki.com (“Site”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), located at https://www.authorswiki.com, regarding the collection, use, storage, and disclosure of personal information. AuthorsWiki.com may receive information through the website, submission forms, email, and other services (“Services”). By using our Services, you consent to the collection, use, storage, and processing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy, in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and other applicable laws of India.

Information We Collect and How We Use It

When you submit content through our submission form or email, or otherwise interact with the Site, we may collect your name, email address, location (if provided), and the content you submit. We may also collect limited additional information if you interact with the Site through social networks. This information is used solely for the purpose of processing your submissions, communicating with you regarding your content, maintaining necessary records, and improving our Services. We may use your email address to send service-related communications. You may unsubscribe from promotional messages by following the instructions contained in such messages. We do not sell your personal information to any third party.

Our servers automatically record certain technical information (“Log Data”) when you use the Services, including your IP address, browser type, referring domain, pages visited, and other usage data. We also use cookies and similar technologies to understand how users interact with the Site, monitor aggregate usage, and improve our Services. You may control the use of cookies through your browser settings.

Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve advertisements based on your visits to this and other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or www.aboutads.info. We also use trusted third-party service providers for analytics, advertising (including Google Ads), hosting, and payment gateways (where applicable). These providers may process limited personal information strictly as necessary to deliver their services to us.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We share your personal information only in the following limited situations:

• With your consent – When you have given us clear permission to share your information.
• With service providers – We share information with trusted third parties who help us run the Site (such as Google Ads for advertising, payment gateways, hosting providers, and analytics services). We share only the information necessary for them to provide their services, and they are required to protect your information.
• For legal reasons – We may share information if required by law, court order, or government request, or if necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of AuthorsWiki.com, our users, or others.
• Business transfers – If AuthorsWiki.com is involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or similar transaction, your information may be transferred as part of that process. In such cases, this Privacy Policy will continue to apply.

We may also share aggregated or anonymized information that does not identify any individual.

Data Retention

We retain personal information and content submitted through the submission form or email for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including maintaining records of submissions for dispute resolution, complying with legal obligations, and enforcing our agreements. We do not solicit personal information; we only store information that is voluntarily provided. Retention is carried out in accordance with the principles of the DPDP Act, 2023.

Rights of Data Principals

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you;
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data;
• Request erasure of your personal data, subject to applicable legal requirements and legitimate purposes for which the data is retained;
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
• Nominate another individual to exercise your rights in the event of your death or incapacity (as provided under the Act).

To exercise any of these rights, please write to us at the email address given at the end of this policy. We will respond to valid requests in accordance with the DPDP Act and other applicable laws. Please note that certain information may need to be retained for legitimate purposes such as record-keeping of submissions and resolution of disputes.

Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take appropriate steps to delete such information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will be posted on this page with the revised “Last Updated” date. If we make material changes, we will provide notice on the Site. Your continued use of the Services after such changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India.

Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact us at: support@authorswiki.com