Privacy Policy

    Introduction

    Janatako Manch ('we', 'us', or 'our') respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website and services. By using Janatako Manch, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

    Information We Collect

    • Account information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and password. You may optionally provide a profile picture and bio.
    • User-generated content: Articles, comments, and other content you submit to our platform.
    • Newsletter subscriptions: Your email address when you subscribe to our newsletter.
    • Technical information: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data collected automatically when you visit our site.
    • Cookies and local storage: We use cookies and similar technologies for authentication, preferences, and site functionality.

    Google Authentication

    We offer Google Sign-In as an authentication option. When you use Google Sign-In, Google shares with us your basic profile information (name, email, and profile picture). We use this information only to create and manage your account.

    Image Hosting

    Images you upload (such as profile pictures or images in articles) are stored and processed by Cloudinary, a third-party image hosting service.

    How We Use Your Information

    • To operate and maintain our website and services.
    • To communicate with you about your account, newsletter subscriptions, and respond to your inquiries.
    • To improve our services and user experience.
    • To moderate content and enforce our community guidelines.

    When We Disclose Your Information

    We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information only with your consent, to comply with legal obligations, or to protect our rights and safety.

    Third-Party Services

    • Google: For authentication services.
    • Cloudinary: For image storage and optimization.

    Data Retention

    We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. Newsletter subscriptions are retained until you unsubscribe.

    Your Choices and Rights

    • You can access and update your profile information through your account settings.
    • You can request correction of inaccurate personal information.
    • You can request deletion of your account and associated data.
    • You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails.

    Children's Privacy

    Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

    Security

    We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

    Changes to This Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page.

    Contact Us

    If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our Contact page.

    Last updated: September 2026