Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 25/09/2025

At Team Dhumkudiya, we are deeply committed to respecting the privacy of our community members, contributors, supporters, and visitors to our website (www.teamdhumkudiya.org). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information. By using our website, you agree to the practices described here.

  1. Information We Collect
      2. We may collect the following types of information:

    • Personal Information (Voluntary):
      • Name, email address, phone number, postal address, or other contact details submitted through forms, event registrations, donation pages, or newsletter subscriptions.
      • Details provided when contributing articles, poems, stories, research papers, artworks, or other creative works to our magazine or website.
    • Non-Personal / Technical Information (Automatic):
      • Browser type, device information, IP address, and usage data.
      • Pages visited, time spent on site, and referral sources (via cookies and analytics tools).
  2. How We Use the Information
      3. We use collected information to:

      • Review and manage contributions to the Dhumkudiya Magazine and website.
      • Respond to queries, feedback, and communication.
      • Share updates, newsletters, invitations to cultural/educational events, and announcements (only with your consent).
      • Maintain records for transparency in community activities and donations.
      • Improve the usability and functionality of our website.
  3. Data Protection & Security
    • We adopt reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
    • Only authorized members of Team Dhumkudiya have access to personal and submitted information.
    • While we take care, we cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted over the internet.
  4. Sharing of Information
      5. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share data:

      • With editorial or administrative teams to manage submissions and publications.
      • With trusted third-party service providers (such as email distribution or payment gateways) that assist us in operating our website and services.
      • When legally required or to protect our rights, safety, or that of the community.
  5. Ownership & Rights of Contributors
    • Authors/creators retain ownership of their original works (articles, stories, poems, artworks, etc.).
    • By submitting content, you grant Team Dhumkudiya non-exclusive rights to publish, distribute, and display it in our print magazine, website, and social media, with due credit to the contributor.
    • Contributors are responsible for ensuring that their work does not infringe on the rights of others.
  6. Donations & Financial Data
    • Any financial contributions made through our website are processed securely through trusted third-party payment processors.
    • We do not store sensitive financial details like credit/debit card numbers on our servers.
  7. Your Rights
      8. You have the right to:

      • Request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data.
      • Withdraw consent for communications or newsletter subscriptions.
      • Contact us for clarification on how your information is being used.

    To exercise your rights, email us at: teamdhumkudiya007@gmail.com

  8. Third-Party Links

    9. Our website may contain links to external websites for information-sharing. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of such third-party sites.

  9. Updates to Policy

    10. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”