Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Welcome, and thank you for your interest in Tamil Midnight Stories ("site", "we" or "us"). This Privacy Policy describes the information that we gather on or through the Service, how we use and disclose such information, and the steps we take to protect such information. By visiting the Site, you accept the privacy practices described in this Policy.

Definitions

• User: The individual using our Service.
• Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
• Public Area: The area of the Site accessible by Users and Visitors without logging in.
• Restricted Area: The area of the Site accessible only by Users after logging in.
• Visitor: An individual who uses the public area but has no access to restricted areas.
• Cookies: Small pieces of data stored on a User's device.

1. What Information Do We Collect?

1.1 Personal Data

While using our site, we may ask you to provide personally identifiable information including: Email address, Name, "About you" information, submitted content, Cookies and Usage Data. If you want to create an account, you must provide your email and a username.

1.2 Usage Data

We may collect information on how the Service is accessed and used. This may include your IP address, browser type, browser version, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data.

1.3 Tracking & Cookies Data

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies, however some portions of our Service may not function properly without them. We use session cookies (to operate our Service) and preference cookies (to remember your settings).

2. How We Use the Information We Collect

2.1 Operations

We use collected information to operate, maintain, and improve all features of the Service, and to respond to comments and support requests.

2.2 Improvements

We analyze usage trends and preferences to improve the Service and develop new features.

2.3 Communication

We may use your email address for administrative purposes such as customer service or to address legal issues. You can opt out of promotional communications at any time.

2.4 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to personalize our Service, provide customized advertisements and content, monitor site effectiveness, and track activity on the Service.

2.5 Analytics

We use Google Analytics to measure and evaluate access to and traffic on the Site. Google operates independently and has its own privacy policy. For more information, see Google Analytics Privacy and Data Sharing.

3. To Whom We Disclose Information

Except as described in this Policy, we will not intentionally disclose your Personal Data to third parties without your consent.

3.1 Service Providers

We work with third-party service providers for hosting, maintenance, and other services. These parties may access Personal Data only as needed to perform their functions and are contractually obliged to maintain confidentiality.

3.2 Non-Personally Identifiable Information

We may share aggregated or non-personally-identifiable information with third parties for reporting, business, or marketing purposes.

4. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and receive a copy of the Personal Data we hold about you
• Rectify any inaccurate Personal Data held about you
• Request the deletion of Personal Data held about you

To exercise these rights, please contact us. We may ask you to verify your identity before responding.

5. Third-Party Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites. Any information you provide on those sites is subject to their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites.

6. Data Retention

We retain Personal Data only for as long as your account is active or as needed to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, unless otherwise required by law.

7. Security of Data

We take appropriate measures to protect your Personal Data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites with independent privacy policies. We have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of those linked sites.

9. Do We Disclose Information to Outside Parties?

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties. This does not include trusted service providers who assist in operating our website and are contractually obliged to keep your information confidential. We may also release information when required by law or to protect our rights.

10. Data Controller

We are the Data Controller of your data as defined by the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR — Regulation (EU) 2016/679).

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

12. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns about this Policy, please contact us at: tamilmidnightstories@gmail.com