Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how The Pen of India (alqalam.in) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about the data we handle through standard web technologies.

Information We Collect

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through standard web processes. This includes:

IP address and browser type
Pages viewed and time spent on the site
Referring URLs and device information
Standard server log data

We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it through contact forms or comments — and even then, no data is stored in databases.

How We Use Information

The information collected is used solely for the following purposes:

To understand how visitors interact with our content
To improve website performance and user experience
To analyze traffic patterns and optimize content delivery
To ensure the website functions correctly

We do not use this data for profiling, targeted advertising, or selling to third parties.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These include:

Session cookies to maintain site functionality
Analytics cookies to measure site usage
Preference cookies to remember your settings

Cookies do not store personal information and cannot access your device. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to help us understand our audience and improve our website:

Google Analytics — collects anonymous usage data to analyze traffic
Ad networks — may serve non-personalized ads based on general browsing behavior

These services operate under their own privacy policies. We do not control their practices, but we ensure they comply with applicable laws and do not collect personally identifiable information without consent.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We do not store personal data in databases, and all collected information is retained only as long as necessary for operational purposes.

Your Rights

Under Indian law and international best practices, you have the right to:

Know what data is being collected about you
Request deletion of your data if voluntarily shared
Opt out of non-essential cookies
Access or correct any information you have provided

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

Children's Privacy

The Pen of India does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated Last Updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.