Privacy Policy

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.

Newsletter

If you subscribe to the newsletter, we use your email address to send updates related to InsideBanaras. You may request removal from the newsletter list at any time through the unsubscribe option in emails or by contacting us.

Cookies And Login Sessions

We use cookies and similar storage to keep users signed in, remember basic account information, protect authenticated areas, and improve navigation. Disabling cookies may affect login and dashboard features.

Sharing Of Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share information with service providers that help us host the website, store images, send emails, analyze usage, or maintain security. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, and integrity of InsideBanaras and its users.

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and profile information that you publish or submit for publication may remain visible unless removed, rejected, unpublished, or deleted according to website moderation workflows.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.