Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 2026

Welcome to कथा. ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our platform to read or publish stories.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register for the platform. This includes:

  • Account Information: Your username, email address, and password when you create an account.
  • Profile Information: Any profile pictures or biographical information you choose to upload to your public profile.
  • User Content: The stories, articles, and posts you write and publish on our platform.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect primarily to provide, maintain, and improve our services. Specifically, we use it to:

  • Create and manage your user account.
  • Display your author profile and published stories to the community.
  • Ensure platform security and prevent unauthorized access.

3. Cookies and Tracking

कथा. uses strictly necessary cookies (such as session cookies provided by Django) to keep you logged in and to secure your session. We do not currently use invasive third-party tracking or advertising cookies.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others. Keep in mind that any stories or profile details you publish on the platform become public and can be viewed by anyone on the internet.

5. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please feel free to reach out to us through the About page.