Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 8, 2026

Welcome to viharkattungal.com (the “Website”), operated by author Vihar Kattungal (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines what information we collect, how it is used, and how it is protected.

1. Information We Collect

  • Contact Information: If you use our contact form or subscribe to our newsletter, we collect the details you provide, such as your name and email address.
  • Log & Technical Data: Like most websites, our hosting servers automatically record basic technical data when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring pages, and visit timestamps. This data is non-personally identifiable and is used strictly for site diagnostics, security, and performance monitoring.
  • Affiliate & External Links: Our website provides direct links to third-party retail platforms (including Amazon, Flipkart, and universal book smart links). We do not collect payment, financial, or shipping information directly on this website. All transactions take place on their respective secure platforms governed by their independent privacy policies.

2. How We Use Your Information

Any information you provide is used exclusively to:

  • Send you requested updates, newsletter releases, and book announcements.
  • Respond directly to inquiries or reader messages sent via our contact page.
  • Maintain website security, prevent spam, and improve visitor experience.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal contact information to third parties or data brokers.

3. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use standard cookies to improve navigation and user experience.

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website functions, session management, and security.
  • Managing Cookies: You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent. Doing so will not affect your ability to read book synopses or browse the site.

4. Embedded Content and External Services

Articles or pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, forms, fonts, social media buttons). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same manner as if the visitor has visited the other website directly. These external services may collect data about you, use cookies, or monitor your interaction with that embedded content according to their own privacy guidelines.

5. Data Security & Retention

We take reasonable technical and administrative precautions to safeguard any personal details submitted through our site. Contact form submissions and newsletter emails are retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill communication or until you request removal.

6. Your Rights

You may request to view, update, or permanently delete any personal data we hold about you (such as unsubscribing from our newsletter or removing your email from our records) at any time.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to request data updates/removal, you can reach out via: