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Privacy Policy

A legal disclaimer

Last updated: [10 September 2026]

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This Privacy Policy explains how www.kartikeyadhar.com (the "Site," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit the Site or subscribe to updates from the author Kartikeya Dhar. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.

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1. Who we are

This Site is the official home of the author Kartikeya Dhar and the novel The Unsaid. For any questions about this policy or your personal data, you can reach us at dhar.kartikeya@gmail.com.

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2. Information we collect

Information you give us. When you sign up for our newsletter or use a contact form, we collect the details you choose to provide typically your name and email address, and any message you send us.

Information collected automatically. Like most websites, our Site (hosted on Wix) automatically collects certain technical information when you visit, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit. This is collected through cookies and similar technologies (see Section 5).

We do not collect sensitive personal data, and we do not ask you for payment information all book purchases happen on third-party retailer websites, not here.

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3. How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

  • send you newsletters, updates about new writing, and related author news (only if you subscribe);

  • respond to your messages and enquiries;

  • operate, maintain, and improve the Site and understand how visitors use it;

  • comply with legal obligations.

We rely on your consent to send you marketing emails, and on our legitimate interest in running and improving the Site for the technical data described above. You can withdraw consent at any time.

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4. How we share your information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We share it only with:

  • Service providers who help us run the Site and communications — for example, our website host (Wix) and our email/newsletter provider — who process data on our behalf;

  • Authorities, where required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights.

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5. Cookies and tracking

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to function properly, remember preferences, and gather anonymous usage statistics. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though some parts of the Site may not work as intended if you do. Wix, as our platform, sets certain essential and analytics cookies; you can learn more in Wix's own cookie and privacy notices.

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6. Third-party links

The Site contains links to external websites, including online retailers (such as Amazon, Flipkart, and Notion Press) and social media platforms (such as Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Medium). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing them with any information.

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7. Data retention

We keep your personal information only for as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy — for example, we retain your email address until you unsubscribe or ask us to delete it — or as required by law.

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8. Data security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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9. Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

  • access the personal data we hold about you;

  • request correction of inaccurate data;

  • request deletion of your data;

  • withdraw consent to marketing at any time; and

  • unsubscribe from our newsletter using the link in every email.

If you are in India, these rights are provided under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have rights under the GDPR, including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. To exercise any of these rights, email us at dhar.kartikeya@gmail.com and we will respond within a reasonable time.

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10. Children's privacy

The Site is intended for a general adult audience and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.

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11. International visitors

The Site is operated from India. If you access it from outside India, please be aware that your information may be processed in India, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

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12. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review it periodically.

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13. Contact us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at dhar.kartikeya@gmail.com.

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