PKR Writes is an independent author website operated under the pen name PKR. The site is accessible at pkrwrites.com and serves as the official platform for PKR's published works, blog content, and author updates.

For all privacy-related matters, PKR Writes acts as the data controller responsible for your personal information collected through this website. You may contact us at any time at pkr.author@gmail.com.

We collect two categories of information — information you provide directly to us, and information collected automatically when you use the website.

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial information, government ID numbers, health data, or payment card details through this website.

Any personal information collected through PKR Writes is used solely to operate, improve, and communicate about this website. Specifically, we use your data to:

• Respond to your enquiries, messages, and feedback
• Improve the performance and user experience of the website
• Understand how visitors interact with our content and pages
• Send occasional author updates or newsletters, only if you have opted in
• Ensure the security and integrity of the website
• Comply with legal obligations applicable under Indian law

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.

We process your personal data only when there is a lawful basis to do so. Depending on the nature of the data and the purpose of processing, we rely on the following legal grounds:

• Consent — where you have clearly opted in, such as subscribing to author updates
• Legitimate Interests — to improve the website and provide a better reader experience
• Contractual Necessity — when responding to direct requests you have initiated
• Legal Obligation — where processing is required to comply with applicable law

PKR Writes uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to help the website function and to understand how it is used. We use the following types of cookies:

You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of certain areas of this website.

PKR Writes may use trusted third-party service providers to support website operations. These may include analytics platforms (such as Google Analytics), email services, and web hosting providers. These partners are permitted to access your data only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are obligated to keep it confidential.

This website also contains links to external platforms such as Amazon KDP. When you click through to an external site, their own privacy policy governs the collection of your data. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

We retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. When your data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

• Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months from the date of submission
• Analytics data is retained for up to 24 months, after which it is aggregated and anonymised
• Newsletter subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion

You have meaningful rights over your personal data. You may exercise any of the following at any time by contacting us at pkr.author@gmail.com:

We will respond to all valid requests within 30 days. In complex cases, we may extend this period and will inform you accordingly.

PKR Writes is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data without appropriate parental consent, please contact us immediately at pkr.author@gmail.com and we will take prompt steps to delete that information.

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include secure hosting, encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), and access controls.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. We encourage you to use strong, unique passwords and to exercise caution when sharing personal information online.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or website features. When we do, the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly.

We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of PKR Writes following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. Where changes are significant, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you through the website.