Last Updated: March 23, 2026
Welcome to Katha Vishwa (https://kathavishwa.in). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website. By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Non-personal data: Browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and other anonymous usage statistics collected automatically via cookies and analytics tools.
- Personal data (if voluntarily provided): If you contact us via our Contact page or comment on a post, we may collect your name and email address.
2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Katha Vishwa uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve user experience and to serve relevant advertisements.
Types of cookies used on this site include:
- Necessary cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., WordPress session cookies).
- Analytics cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with the website (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Advertising cookies: Used by third-party advertising partners, including Google AdSense, to serve personalised advertisements based on your interests and browsing history.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect some features of the website.
3. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this website. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites on the internet.
- Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- You may also opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalised advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices.
For more information on how Google uses data when you use sites that use its services, please visit: How Google uses data from sites that use our services.
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyse website traffic and understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects anonymous information such as pages visited, time on site, and approximate location. This data is aggregated and does not identify individual users. For more information, visit the Google Privacy Policy.
5. How We Use Your Information
Information collected from this website is used to:
- Understand how visitors use the website and improve our content.
- Display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense and other advertising partners.
- Respond to enquiries submitted via our Contact page.
- Ensure the security and proper functioning of the website.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
6. Third-Party Links
Katha Vishwa may contain links to third-party websites, including book retailers (Amazon, Flipkart, Kobo). These websites have their own privacy policies and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external website you visit.
7. Children’s Privacy
This website 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 information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
8. Data Retention
We retain any personal information you voluntarily submit (such as contact form messages) only as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry or as required by law. Anonymous analytics data may be retained for longer for statistical purposes.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your data. To exercise these rights, please contact us via our Contact page.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us via our Contact page.