Effective Date: June 03, 2025
Author: Deepak Manchanda
Website: https://deepakmanchanda.com
Contact: deepakcanada@gmail.com
Who we are
This website, https://deepakmanchanda.com, is owned and managed by Deepak Manchanda. The site is primarily focused on showcasing the author’s work, particularly the book “KALKI: The Final Test”, and facilitating its promotion and sale.
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, the visitor’s IP address, and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service. The Gravatar privacy policy is available here:https://deepakmanchanda.com/privacy-policy/ . After comment approval, your profile picture is visible to the public with your comment.
Media Uploads
If you upload images, please avoid including location data (EXIF GPS) in them. Visitors to the website can download and extract location data from images on the site.
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance user experience:
- If you comment, you may opt-in to save your name, email, and website in cookies for your convenience. These cookies last for one year.
- A temporary cookie checks if your browser accepts cookies on the login page; it contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
- Login cookies last two days (or two weeks if you select “Remember Me”). Display setting cookies last one year.
If you edit or publish an article, a cookie is stored in your browser indicating the post ID. It expires after one day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Such content behaves as if you visited the other website directly and may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security purposes.
How long we retain your data
- Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely to streamline future moderation.
Registered user data (if applicable) is stored in user profiles. Users can view, edit, or delete their data at any time (username cannot be changed). Admins can also edit this information.
What rights you have over your data
You may request an exported file of your personal data or ask us to delete it. This excludes data we must retain for legal, security, or administrative purposes.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be screened using an automated spam detection service.
Digital Rights and Book Distribution
Under the terms of an agreement between Deepak Manchanda and deepakmanchanda.com, the website has been granted non-exclusive digital rights to:
- Display and promote the book “KALKI: The Final Test”
- Distribute and sell the book through the website or associated digital platforms
- Use the book’s cover image, description, and related marketing materials
This agreement does not transfer any intellectual property rights. All copyrights remain with the author. Either party may terminate this arrangement with 15 days’ written notice.
Security & Disclaimer
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. You share data at your own risk.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We encourage you to review it periodically. Continued use of the site signifies your agreement with the latest version.
Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
📧deepakcanada@gmail.com
🌐 https://deepakmanchanda.com