Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: [27 september 2026]

This Privacy Policy explains how Hourtale (“we”, “us”, “our”), operated at hourtale.com, collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our website.

1. Information We Collect

• Account information: username, email address, and password (stored securely; we never see or store your plain-text password)
• Payment information: when you purchase Coins, payment is processed by Razorpay. We do not collect or store your card, UPI, or bank details — these are handled entirely by Razorpay under its own privacy and security policies.
• Usage information: which chapters you’ve read/unlocked, your Coin balance, and reading progress, so we can show your “Continue Reading” status
• Technical information: IP address, browser type, and device information, collected automatically for security and to keep the site running properly
• Cookies: small files used to keep you logged in and remember basic site preferences

2. How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your account
• To process Coin purchases and unlock chapters you’ve paid for
• To track your reading progress across chapters and series
• To communicate with you about your account or support requests
• To maintain the security and proper functioning of the site
• To improve Hourtale’s content and features over time

3. What We Don’t Do

• We do not sell your personal information to third parties
• We do not share your reading history or account details with advertisers
• We never ask for or store your full payment card details

4. Third-Party Services
   We use the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:

• Razorpay — payment processing
• [Hosting provider, e.g. Hostinger] — website hosting
• [Any analytics tool, e.g. Google Analytics, if used]

5. Data Retention
   We retain your account information and reading history for as long as your account remains active. If you wish to delete your account and associated data, contact us at [hashirorginals@gmail.com].
6. Your Rights
   You may:

• Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and data (subject to legal/record-keeping requirements, e.g. transaction records)

To exercise any of these rights, email [hashirorginals@gmail.com].

7. Children’s Privacy
   Hourtale is not directed at children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your country to consent to data processing). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Security
   We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, but no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
9. Changes to This Policy
   We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of Hourtale after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
    Questions about this policy? Contact us at [hashirorginals@gmail.com].