Effective Date: July 13, 2026

Welcome to Shabddhara Publishing (“Shabddhara”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit https://shabddhara.com or use any of our publishing services.

By accessing our website or using our services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

Personal Information

  • Full Name
  • Email Address
  • Mobile Number
  • Postal Address
  • Country and State
  • Billing Information

Publishing Information

  • Manuscripts
  • Book Files
  • Cover Design Materials
  • Author Biography
  • Author Photograph (if voluntarily submitted)
  • ISBN-related information
  • Publishing preferences

Technical Information

  • IP Address
  • Browser Type
  • Operating System
  • Device Information
  • Cookies
  • Website Usage Statistics
  • Referral Sources

2. Why We Collect Your Information

We collect your information to:

  • Publish your books
  • Assign ISBNs (where applicable)
  • Design and format manuscripts
  • Print and distribute books
  • Process payments
  • Respond to customer support requests
  • Send order updates
  • Improve our website and services
  • Prevent fraud and abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Manuscript Confidentiality

We understand that every manuscript is the intellectual property of its author.

All manuscripts submitted to Shabddhara Publishing are treated as confidential. We do not publish, reproduce, distribute, or share any manuscript without the author’s permission except as necessary to provide the publishing services requested by the author.

4. Copyright Ownership

Unless otherwise agreed in writing through a publishing agreement, authors retain the copyright to their original work.

Publishing services provided by Shabddhara do not transfer copyright ownership to us.

5. Payment Information

Payments are securely processed through trusted third-party payment gateways.

We do not store:

  • Credit Card Numbers
  • Debit Card Numbers
  • CVV
  • UPI PIN
  • Internet Banking Passwords

Financial transactions are protected using industry-standard encryption provided by our payment partners.

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to:

  • Improve website performance
  • Remember user preferences
  • Maintain login sessions
  • Analyze visitor traffic
  • Enhance browsing experience

You can disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features of the website may not function properly.

7. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party service providers, including:

  • Payment Gateway Providers
  • Google Analytics
  • Google Fonts
  • Email Service Providers
  • Shipping and Courier Partners
  • Cloud Storage Providers
  • Website Hosting Providers

These providers process information according to their own privacy policies.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information.

Despite our efforts, no online system is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Information may only be shared:

  • With payment providers for payment processing
  • With shipping partners for book delivery
  • With printing partners to fulfill publishing services
  • If required by law, court order, or government authority

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Complete publishing services
  • Maintain business records
  • Meet legal and tax obligations
  • Resolve disputes

11. Your Rights

You may request to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Update your details
  • Request deletion of personal information (subject to legal obligations)
  • Withdraw consent where applicable

Requests may be submitted using the contact details below.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for individuals aged 18 years or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental or guardian consent.

13. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The updated version will be published on this page with a revised Effective Date.

Continued use of our website after changes indicates acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

Shabddhara Publishing

Website: https://shabddhara.com

Email: support@shabddhara.com

Business Hours:
Monday – Saturday
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (IST)

Thank you for trusting Shabddhara Publishing with your publishing journey. We are committed to maintaining the privacy, security, and confidentiality of your information and your creative work.