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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 20.4.25

Welcome to TheComicLibrary.com, a digital reading platform owned and operated by Harbinger Way Forward Technologies Private Limited, based in India. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our users, including children and their families.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information in compliance with Indian law, including the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and other applicable privacy regulations.

1. Information We Collect

  • Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you register.
  • Child Profile Information: Name/nickname and age/grade entered by parents only.
  • Payment Details: Billing information processed through PCI-DSS compliant gateways.
  • Usage Data: Reading history, content interactions, and navigation behavior.
  • Device & Technical Data: IP address, device type, OS, browser, time zone, and referring URLs.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To deliver and personalize content and services.
  • To manage subscriptions and billing.
  • To improve experience and recommend relevant books.
  • To provide support and maintain security.
  • To send service updates and promotions (only to adults).

We do not use or sell children’s information for advertising purposes.

3. Sharing and Disclosure

  • With trusted third-party service providers.
  • With legal or regulatory bodies as required.
  • During a merger, acquisition, or asset sale (with safeguards).
  • In anonymized form for educational or impact reports.

No identifiable child data is shared with advertisers or external parties.

4. Children’s Privacy

  • Children under 13 cannot create accounts.
  • Only parents/guardians can create and manage child profiles.
  • No ads, chat, location tracking, or messaging features for children.
  • Parents can request profile deletion at help@thecomiclibrary.com.

5. Data Storage and Security

  • Passwords stored with encryption.
  • All traffic secured via HTTPS.
  • Firewalls and regular audits in place.

We follow Indian security standards to protect your data.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

  • Used to understand user behavior and personalize content (for adults).
  • Maintain login sessions securely.
  • No cookies are used to track or advertise to children.

7. Your Choices and Rights

  • Access and update your account details.
  • Request account deletion.
  • Opt out of promotional communications.

Email privacy-related requests to help@thecomiclibrary.com with subject line: Privacy Request.

8. Legal Basis and Compliance

  • Compliant with Information Technology Act, 2000.
  • IT Rules, 2011 on Sensitive Personal Data.
  • Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020.

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 without consent.

9. Third-Party Services

This policy does not cover external links or services. We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be published here with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use means you accept the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

Children’s Privacy Summary
  • Parents manage child profiles and data.
  • Minimal data is collected for personalization only.
  • No ads, chat, or third-party tracking for children.
  • Parents may delete child data upon request.