Privacy Policy

Preamble: Our Dharma of Data Stewardship

KURUKSHETRA ("we," "our," "the Editorial Team") operates the digital publication at kurukshetra.info (the "Site"). Our mission is the articulation and advancement of Bharatiya civilisational thought. This mission extends to how we handle the information of our readers and contributors. We believe privacy is a fundamental principle (mūla siddhānta) of trust.

This document outlines our practices concerning the minimal data we collect. It is written not merely to comply with statutes, but to articulate a covenant of intellectual integrity with you, our esteemed reader. By engaging with our Site, you align yourself with this covenant.

The Information We Curate: A Minimalist Approach

In line with our focus as a literary and ideational platform, our data collection is intentionally sparse. We do not have user logins, comment sections, or social media integrations that necessitate extensive personal data harvesting.

A. Information You Voluntarily Provide:

This is the primary, and almost exclusive, form of data we hold.

• Email Address: Solely for the purpose of subscribing to our newsletter, should you explicitly choose to do so. This is an opt-in, conscious action.
• Correspondence: If you contact us via our official email (kurukshetra5751@gmail.com), we retain the communication to serve your query and maintain a scholarly record.

B. Information Collected Automatically:

This is non-personal, anonymized data essential for the yajna of delivering our content to you.

• Essential Analytics: We employ a self-respecting, privacy-focused analytics tool (such as Plausible or a similarly minimal setup) that helps us understand aggregate traffic patterns (e.g., number of visitors, popular articles, referring sites). This process deliberately avoids collecting or storing any personally identifiable information. We do not use cookies for tracking, profiling, or advertising. We see no dharma in surveilling our readers.

The Purpose of Knowledge: How We Use This Information

The scant information we gather serves a singular, focused purpose: to deepen and disseminate the intellectual discourse of Bharat.

• The Newsletter: To deliver our carefully curated essays, analyses, and literary pieces directly to your inbox. Each email will contain a clear, one-click method to revoke this permission.
• Site Integrity: To ensure the technical functionality and security of kurukshetra.info, protecting it from digital adharma such as malicious attacks.
• Scholarly Refinement: To understand, in aggregate, which themes and essays resonate most, allowing us to refine our editorial direction and better serve the intellectual samsad (assembly).

The Non-Negotiable: How We Do NOT Use Your Information

Our stance is absolute and unambiguous:

• No Sale or Barter: We do not, and shall never, sell, rent, or trade your email address or any other data.
• No Third-Party Profiling: We do not permit third-party advertising networks to track our readers or place targeting cookies.
• No Psychological Manipulation: Our content is designed to provoke thought, not to algorithmically exploit attention.
• No Unnecessary Retention: We do not hold your data indefinitely. Correspondence is archived for a reasonable scholarly period, and you may request its deletion at any time.

Your Intellectual Sovereignty: Rights and Choices

As a sovereign individual in our intellectual community, you possess absolute rights over your data.

• Access & Portability: You may request a copy of the minimal personal data we hold about you.
• Correction & Deletion: You may request that we correct inaccuracies or completely erase your data from our records.
• Dissociation: You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any moment, with immediate effect, using the link provided in every email.

To exercise any of these rights, simply contact us at kurukshetra5751@gmail.com. Your request will be honored with the urgency and respect it deserves.

The Fortress of Dharma: Our Commitment to Security

We implement appropriate technical and strategic measures to protect the information under our stewardship. However, in the spirit of satya (truth), we acknowledge that no digital transmission is invulnerable. We pledge to maintain the highest standards of vigilance practicable.

The Living Document: Amendments to This Policy

The world of ideas evolves, and so may this policy. Any future changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. The core principles of minimalism, transparency, and intellectual stewardship are immutable.

Joining the Samsad: Contacting KURUKSHETRA

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our intellectual stewardship of your data, we welcome your dialogue.