Effective Date: 04 July 2025
Last Updated: 04 July 2025
Introduction
Sri Sri Stories (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and submit content.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
- Story Submissions: Name, email address, and any personal information you choose to include in your stories
- Contact Information: Email address, name, and any other information you provide when contacting us
- Comments: Name and email address when you comment on stories
- Voluntary Information: Any additional information you choose to share
Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, browser type, device information
- Log Files: IP addresses, browser information, referring URLs, date/time stamps
- Cookies: Small files stored on your device to enhance user experience
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Publish and display your submitted stories on our website
- Communicate with you about your submissions
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Improve our website and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
- Prevent fraud and ensure website security
Information Sharing and Disclosure
Public Display
- Stories: Your submitted stories, including your name (if provided), will be published publicly on our website
- Comments: Your name and comments may be displayed publicly
Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our website (hosting, analytics, email services)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental request
- Safety and Security: To protect our rights, safety, or the safety of others
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of sensitive data
- Regular security assessments
- Limited access to personal information
- Secure data storage practices
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
Access and Control
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Objection: Object to certain uses of your information
Story Management
- Modification: Contact us to request changes to your published stories
- Removal: Request removal of your stories from our website
- Anonymization: Request to publish your stories anonymously
Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Accept or reject cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
International Data Transfers
If you are located outside of India, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in India. By using our website, you consent to this transfer.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Analytics and Tracking
We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics or others) to understand how visitors use our website. These services may collect information about your visits to our site and other websites.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
Published stories may remain on our website indefinitely unless you request removal.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Updating the “Last Updated” date
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Email: share@srisristories.com
Address: Sri Sri Publications Trust, 21st Km, Kanakpura Road, Bengaluru
Consent
By using our website and submitting content, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.
Special Note for Story Submissions: Please be aware that any personal information you include in your story submissions will be published publicly on our website. Consider carefully what personal details you wish to share, as these will be visible to all website visitors.
