Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 28, 2026

Sikh Digital Library ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

• Account Data: name, email address, hashed password.
• Usage Data: books you read, library additions, reviews, and reading progress.
• Search Analytics: anonymised search queries and navigation patterns to improve our library.
• Cookies: session cookies, preference cookies (e.g., dark mode), and analytics cookies.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the library service.
• To personalise your reading experience and recommendations.
• To communicate account updates, security alerts, and support responses.
• To analyse trends and improve our collection and search functionality.

3. Data Protection

We use industry‑standard security measures (TLS, hashing, access controls) to protect your data. Your password is never stored in plain text.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account remains active. Upon account deletion, your personal data is removed within 30 days.

5. Your Rights

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
• Withdraw consent for non‑essential processing (e.g., analytics).

6. Third‑Party Services

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may use trusted third‑party services (hosting, email delivery) bound by confidentiality agreements.

7. Contact Us

For privacy‑related inquiries, email learn@gursikhsatthmedia.org.