Privacy Policy

Last Updated:Jan, 2026

Bookbins Private Limited (“Bookbins”, “we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of users, authors, partners, customers, and visitors (“you”, “your”) who access or use our website, services, and platforms.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your information in accordance with applicable Indian laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, along with globally accepted data protection principles.

1. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • Our website and all related subpages
  • Publishing, book marketing, distribution, and event services
  • Author submissions, inquiries, and agreements
  • Digital content, newsletters, and communications
  • Online payments and transactions
  • Any interaction with Bookbins Private Limited

By accessing or using our website or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

a) Personal Information

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number / WhatsApp number
  • Postal and billing address
  • Author profile details
  • Communication preferences

b) Publishing & Business Information

  • Manuscripts and creative submissions
  • Author biographies and credentials
  • Publishing agreements and correspondence
  • Marketing briefs and service requests

c) Payment & Transaction Information

  • Payment confirmation details
  • Transaction references
  • Billing-related information

Note: We do not store sensitive financial details such as credit/debit card numbers. Payments are processed through secure third-party payment gateways.

d) Technical & Usage Information

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and interaction data
  • Cookies and tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

  • To provide publishing, marketing, and related services
  • To communicate regarding submissions, orders, and services
  • To process payments and issue invoices
  • To send service updates, newsletters, and announcements
  • To improve website functionality and user experience
  • To comply with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations
  • To prevent fraud, misuse, or unauthorized access

We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Information

We process personal data based on:

  • Your consent
  • Performance of a contract or service
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Legitimate business interests

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve site performance
  • Analyze traffic and usage patterns
  • Enhance user experience

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionalities.

6. Information Sharing & Disclosure

We may share information only, when necessary, with:

  • Trusted service providers (payment gateways, hosting services, analytics tools)
  • Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law
  • Business partners strictly for service execution (with confidentiality obligations)

We ensure that all third parties follow appropriate data protection and confidentiality standards.

Data Protection: Where applicable, Bookbins complies with evolving data protection laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023

7. Data Storage & Security

We implement reasonable security practices to protect personal information from:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Disclosure
  • Alteration
  • Destruction

Despite best efforts, no digital system is completely secure. Users share information at their own risk.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information:

  • As long as required to provide services
  • To comply with legal and accounting obligations
  • Until the purpose for collection is fulfilled

Upon request, eligible data may be deleted or anonymized unless legally required to retain it.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Request correction or updates
  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)
  • Request deletion of data (subject to legal limitations)

Requests can be sent to: Support@bookbins.in

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. Bookbins is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. Users are advised to review their respective privacy policies.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Bookbins Private Limited reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact & Grievance Details

For questions, concerns, or grievances regarding this Privacy Policy or data handling practices, contact us at:

Bookbins Private Limited
📍 Registered Office:
SF 66, Platinum Plaza,
Navjivan Mill Compound,
Village: Kalol, Taluka: Kalol – 382721,
District: Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India

📧 Support Email: Support@bookbins.in
📧 Publishing Queries: publish@bookbins.in
📱 WhatsApp: +91 8866989944