1. Introduction and Scope
This Privacy Policy sets forth the principles and practices governing the collection, storage, use, and disclosure of information obtained from visitors ("you", "user") accessing or utilizing the digital platform known as "पुशो के पोहे" (Pusho Ke Pohe), accessible at pusho.fun and its associated online services (collectively, the "Platform" or "Service").
By accessing or continuing to browse this Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, your sole recourse is to discontinue use of the Platform immediately.
2. Personal Information We Do NOT Collect
We strongly advocate for data minimization and privacy by design. Under standard use of the Platform:
- No User Accounts: You are not required to provide your legal name, email address, physical address, or phone number to access the Granthalaya or read any books.
- No Financial Data: We do not collect credit card numbers, debit card details, UPI IDs, or net banking credentials. Any optional voluntary tipping (such as via third-party platforms like "Buy Me a Coffee" or payment gateways) is processed exclusively by independent third-party payment processors subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.
- No Sensitive Personal Data: We do not collect biometric data, religious beliefs, political affiliations, medical records, or government-issued identifiers.
3. Information Stored Locally on Your Device (Client-Side Storage)
The Platform utilizes standard web browser storage mechanisms (specifically window.localStorage and lightweight first-party session cookies) strictly to maintain your user preferences and reader interface state. This data resides entirely on your device and is never transmitted to or stored on our external servers:
| Storage Key | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
pusho_intro_viewed | Stores whether the introductory temple gate and genesis video have been completed so that you are not repeatedly interrupted upon returning. | Persistent until cleared by user |
pusho_reader_audio_state | Remembers your audio toggle preference (Muted vs. Unmuted) for background ambient flute music during book reading sessions. | Persistent until cleared by user |
pusho_volume_page_idx | Saves your last read page index for active Granth books so you can resume where you left off. | Persistent until cleared by user |
You may at any time inspect, reset, or delete these local keys through your browser's Developer Tools or standard "Clear Browsing Data" functionality without impairing basic access to the Platform.
4. Third-Party Embedded Media and Content Services
To deliver multimedia experiences, the Platform embeds content hosted by reputable third-party platforms. When you interact with embedded players, those third parties may collect technical diagnostic data or set their own cookies in accordance with their respective privacy policies:
- YouTube Video Embeds: Embedded video reels (including Puneet Superstar genesis shorts) are delivered using YouTube's privacy-enhanced mode (
youtube-nocookie.com). In this mode, YouTube will not set tracking cookies on your device unless and until you intentionally press play on the media player. - Instagram Media Embeds: Certain interactive pages may display public embed links referencing publicly accessible Instagram reels. Interaction with these embeds is governed by Meta Platforms Inc.'s Privacy Policy.
- Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): Core open-source libraries such as jQuery, Turn.js, and Google Fonts are loaded via high-performance CDN edge networks (Cloudflare, cdnjs, Google). These CDNs process transient IP addresses and standard HTTP request headers strictly for the delivery of static digital assets and mitigation of DDoS attacks.
5. Server Logs and Diagnostic Telemetry
Like virtually all internet platforms, our hosting servers automatically record standard, non-personally identifiable HTTP server request logs. These logs typically include:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address (which may be masked or anonymized)
- Browser user-agent string and operating system version
- Referring URL and requested page paths
- Timestamp of requests and HTTP response status codes
Server log data is maintained solely for server health monitoring, security investigations (e.g., mitigating malicious bot attacks), and aggregate performance optimization. We do not correlate server log data with individual personal identities.
6. Children's Online Privacy Protection
The Platform is designed for a general audience appreciative of Indian digital satire, humor, and classical literature aesthetics. We do not knowingly solicit, collect, or process information from children under the age of 13 (or 16 where applicable by regional jurisdiction). If a parent or guardian becomes aware that a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us immediately so we may purge such data.
7. Data Security Measures
We enforce strict Transport Layer Security (TLS 1.3 encryption) across all connections to protect data in transit. While no digital service is 100% impenetrable, our architectural decision to eliminate user database storage fundamentally protects you from traditional data leakages, credential stuffing, and user account breaches.
8. Updates and Amendments to this Policy
We reserve the right to revise or update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our technical architecture, legal requirements, or community standards. When modifications are made, the "Effective Date" at the top of this document will be revised. Continued use of the Platform following published updates constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
9. Contact Information & Privacy Inquiries
If you have questions, comments, or data requests concerning this Privacy Policy, you may contact our designated privacy coordinator via electronic mail:
Designated Privacy Officer
Email: [email protected]
Platform: पुशो के पोहे (Pusho Ke Pohe) Digital Granthalaya
Jurisdiction: New Delhi, India