Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Reddy Archives ("we", "our", or "the encyclopaedia") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes our practices regarding information collection, usage, and storage across our digital platform. By accessing or contributing to Reddy Archives, you consent to the principles outlined herein.

2. Privacy-Respecting Analytics & Cookies

Public reading of articles, subcaste lineages, and notable figures on Reddy Archives is open, private, and cookie-free:

• Privacy-First Analytics (Umami): We utilize Umami Cloud to collect high-level, aggregate metrics (such as page views, referring sites, and general device category) to understand platform reach. Umami operates completely without cookies, does not collect personal identifiers or IP addresses, and does not track users across websites or sessions. All data is anonymous and complies with GDPR, CCPA, and PECR.
• No Tracking Cookies: We do not deploy advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or third-party behavioral profiling.
• No Data Monetization: We never sell, rent, or share visitor data with advertising networks or data brokers.
• Local Storage: Browser local storage is solely used for non-identifying client preferences (such as remembering UI state).

3. Contributor Accounts & Information We Collect

If you register as an Editor or Moderator in the Contributor Studio, we collect only the necessary credentials to authenticate your account and attribute editorial contributions:

• Account Details: Name or pseudonym, email address, and cryptographically hashed password (via bcrypt).
• Audit Trail: Article revisions, change requests, and media uploads record your contributor ID for editorial attribution and historical provenance.

4. Data Security & Protection

We employ industry-standard security safeguards to protect stored data. Server environments enforce strict file permission sandboxes (read/write access restricted to root), isolated SQLite database storage, encrypted transport over HTTPS/TLS, and automated database backups.

5. Account Deletion & Lost Access Inquiries

You retain full rights to inspect, correct, or request deletion of your contributor account and associated personal data. If you have lost access to your account or require assistance with your data, please contact the administrator:

6. Updates to this Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect service improvements or regulatory compliance. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.