Information We Collect
When you create an account, submit a post or story, comment, upload images, or subscribe to the newsletter, we may collect information such as your name, username, email address, profile picture, submitted content, uploaded media, and related timestamps.
We may also collect basic technical information such as browser type, device information, IP address, pages visited, and cookie or session data needed to keep the website secure and functional.
How We Use Information
We use information to operate InsideBanaras, manage accounts, publish and review content, show author credits, support comments, process image submissions, send newsletter updates, prevent abuse, and improve the website experience.
If you submit content for public display, information such as your username, display name, profile picture, story/post text, comments, and uploaded images may be visible to other visitors.
Content You Publish
Posts, stories, comments, images, author credits, and profile information that you publish or submit for publication may remain visible unless removed, rejected, unpublished, or deleted according to website moderation workflows.
Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect information. No online service can guarantee absolute security, so users should choose strong passwords and avoid submitting sensitive personal details in public stories or comments.
Your Choices
You may update account details from your dashboard where available, request removal of newsletter subscriptions, and contact us about content or account-related privacy requests. Some information may be retained where needed for security, legal, moderation, or backup purposes.
Children's Privacy
InsideBanaras is intended for a general audience and is not designed to knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can review and take appropriate action.
Changes To This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as features, laws, or practices change. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised date.