Privacy Policy for River of Words
Effective Date: 01/10/2025
Website: https://www.riverofwords.in
Email: events@riverofwords.in
1. Introduction
River of Words is a literary confluence by the Antonym Council of Global Arts and Literature (ACGAL) in collaboration with the Institute of Language Studies and Research (ILSR) and the Kolkata Centre for Creativity (KCC).
This Privacy Policy explains how River of Words collects, uses, and protects personal data when you visit our website or engage with our event activities held in Kolkata, India.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information necessary for event management and communication:
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Personal Identification Data: Name, email, phone number, and organisation details when registering or contacting us.
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Transactional Data: Payment or sponsorship information, if applicable.
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Website Usage Data: Browser, device type, IP address, and activity data.
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Creative and Media Submissions: Written, audio, or visual materials shared for participation or publicity.
3. Purpose of Data Collection
Your information is used to:
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Manage event participation and registration.
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Coordinate communication with attendees, partners, and sponsors.
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Send event updates, newsletters, or announcements.
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Improve website functionality and engagement.
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Fulfil administrative and legal obligations.
4. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to monitor usage and performance. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function correctly.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent personal data. Data may be shared only with:
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Service providers supporting event logistics and operations.
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Partner institutions (ACGAL, ILSR, KCC) for legitimate collaboration.
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Authorities, when required by law.
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Media or marketing partners with your consent.
All parties are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.
6. Data Retention
Information is retained only as long as required for its purpose or legal compliance, after which it is deleted or anonymised.
7. Data Security
We implement administrative and technical safeguards to prevent unauthorised access or misuse of data. While no system is completely secure, we follow industry-standard practices to protect your information.
8. Your Rights
You may:
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Access or update your personal data.
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Withdraw consent for communications.
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Request deletion of your information (subject to legal limits).
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Report data concerns.
All requests can be sent to events@riverofwords.in.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may include external links to partners or sponsors. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Users should review their respective privacy policies.
10. Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be revised periodically. The most recent version will be available at www.riverofwords.in/privacy-policy. Continued use of the website implies acceptance of the latest version.
11. Contact Information
For questions regarding this policy or your personal data:
📧 events@riverofwords.in
🌐 www.riverofwords.in