kpnovel.com | KP Novel App
Section 1: Privacy Policy
Rinik Tech Company Limited (“Rinik Tech,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates kpnovel.com and the KP Novel mobile application (collectively, the “Platform”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you access or use our Platform.
By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Platform immediately.
1.1 Information We Collect
a) Information You Provide Directly
Account registration details: name, email address, username, and password.
Profile information: profile picture, biography, and preferred reading genres.
Payment information: billing name, address, and payment card details (processed securely by third-party payment processors; we do not store full card numbers).
Communications: messages sent through our support channels, feedback forms, or writer applications.
b) Information Collected Automatically
Device information: device type, operating system, browser type, and version.
Usage data: pages visited, chapters read, reading duration, search queries, and interaction history.
Log data: IP address, access times, referring URLs, and error logs.
Location data: general geographic location inferred from your IP address.
Cookies and similar tracking technologies: see our Cookie Policy (Section 2) for full details.
c) Information from Third Parties
Social login providers (e.g., Google, Facebook) if you choose to sign in through them.
Advertising partners and analytics providers who share aggregated or pseudonymised data.
Writers and contributors who provide your contact or payment details as part of engagement agreements.
1.2 How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To create and manage your account and authenticate your identity.
To provide, personalise, and improve the reading experience on the Platform.
To process payments and manage subscriptions or premium content access.
To display relevant advertisements through our ad networks and monetise the Platform.
To communicate with you regarding account updates, policy changes, and promotional offers (where you have opted in).
To analyse usage trends, conduct research, and improve our services.
To enforce our Terms and Conditions and other policies.
To comply with applicable laws and legal obligations.
1.3 Sharing of Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Advertising Networks: We share cookie identifiers and pseudonymised data with third-party ad networks (such as Google AdSense) to display targeted advertisements. These partners have their own privacy policies governing their use of your data.
Service Providers: We engage third-party vendors for hosting, analytics, payment processing, email delivery, and customer support. These providers access your data only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.
Writers and Contributors: We may share payment-related information with contracted writers as necessary to fulfil payment obligations.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, subpoena, court order, or government authority, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Rinik Tech, our users, or the public.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
1.4 Your Rights and Choices
a) General Rights
Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to our legal retention obligations.
Objection: You may object to our processing of your data for direct marketing.
Portability: You may request your data in a machine-readable format.
b) GDPR Rights (EU/EEA/UK Users)
If you are located in the European Union, European Economic Area, or United Kingdom, you have additional rights under GDPR or UK GDPR, including the right to withdraw consent at any time and the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
c) CCPA Rights (California Users)
California residents have the right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used, the right to delete their information, and the right to opt out of the "sale" of personal information. We do not sell personal information as defined under CCPA.
d) Marketing Opt-Out
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in any email or by updating your account preferences.
1.5 Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as necessary to provide our services. Upon account deletion, we will delete or anonymise your data within 90 days, unless we are required to retain it for legal, regulatory, fraud-prevention, or dispute-resolution purposes.
1.6 Children’s Privacy
The Platform is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will promptly delete it. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at privacy@kpnovel.com.
1.7 Data Security
We implement industry-standard technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
1.8 International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you reside. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) to ensure your data is adequately protected.
1.9 Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on the Platform or by email. Your continued use of the Platform after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
1.10 Contact Us
Email: privacy@kpnovel.com
Company: Rinik Tech Company Limited
Website: https://kpnovel.com/privacy-policy
Section 2: Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Rinik Tech Company Limited uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on kpnovel.com and the KP Novel App. By using our Platform, you consent to our use of cookies as described below.
2.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and login status, making subsequent visits easier and more personalised.
2.2 Types of Cookies We Use
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
Essential for the Platform to function. They enable user authentication, session management, and security. You cannot opt out of strictly necessary cookies without affecting core functionality.
b) Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Platform, which pages are visited most often and whether error messages are received. Data is aggregated and anonymised. We use tools such as Google Analytics for this purpose.
c) Functionality Cookies
These allow the Platform to remember your preferences (username, language, reading progress) and provide enhanced features. They enable reading progress sync across devices and personalised recommendations.
d) Advertising & Targeting Cookies
We display advertisements on our Platform to generate revenue. Our advertising partners, including but not limited to Google AdSense, use cookies and similar technologies to:
Deliver relevant ads based on your browsing behaviour and interests.
Measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns.
Limit the number of times you see a particular advertisement.
Report on ad performance to advertisers.
These third-party cookies are governed by each partner's own privacy and cookie policies.
2.3 Third-Party Cookies
Third-party services embedded in our Platform may also place cookies on your device, including:
Google Ad Manager: advertising and revenue.
Google Analytics: website traffic analysis.
Social media sharing plugins (Facebook, Twitter/X, etc.) — social features.
Rinik Tech does not control third-party cookies and is not responsible for the information they collect.
2.4 How to Manage Cookies
Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse, delete, or manage cookies. Please refer to your browser's help documentation.
Cookie consent tool: When you first visit our Platform, a cookie consent banner lets you accept or customise your preferences.
Google Ads settings: Manage Google ad personalisation at https://adssettings.google.com.
Industry opt-out tools: Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance (www.aboutads.info) or the Network Advertising Initiative (www.networkadvertising.org) to opt out of interest-based advertising.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the Platform's functionality and your reading experience.
2.5 Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via the Platform.
Section 3: Affiliate Disclosure
This Affiliate Disclosure is provided in compliance with the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, as well as equivalent regulations in other jurisdictions.
3.1 What Is an Affiliate Link?
An affiliate link is a special URL that tracks whether a user purchases a product or service after clicking the link. When a purchase is made through an affiliate link, Rinik Tech or the respective writer may earn a commission from the merchant at no additional cost to you.
3.2 Our Affiliate Relationships
kpnovel.com and the KP Novel App may contain affiliate links within editorial content, book recommendations, sponsored posts, or writer contributions. Rinik Tech may have affiliate relationships with:
Online retailers sell books, e-readers, and related merchandise.
Subscription services or apps recommended within Platform content.
Other digital products or services relevant to readers and writers.
3.3 Writers and Affiliate Links
Contracted writers who include affiliate links in their content must:
Disclose the affiliate relationship clearly at the beginning of the relevant content.
Only include affiliate links that are genuinely relevant to their content and readers.
Comply with FTC disclosure guidelines and equivalent local regulations.
3.4 Our Editorial Independence
Affiliate relationships do not influence or bias the editorial content, recommendations, or reviews on our Platform. We only recommend products or services we believe provide genuine value to our readers.
3.5 How We Disclose Affiliate Links
Wherever affiliate links appear, you will see a clear disclosure notice such as:
“This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.”
These disclosures will appear prominently before or near the affiliate link.