Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Beyond The Scripts ("we", "our", or "us"). We operate the website beyondthescripts.in. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the site.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us:

• Account information: Name, email address, password when you register
• Profile information: Bio, website, social handles, phone number (optional)
• Content: Articles, stories, comments, and other content you publish
• Preferences: Interests, reading preferences from onboarding survey
• Communications: Messages you send us via the contact form

We also collect information automatically:

• Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, articles read
• Device info: Browser type, operating system, IP address
• Analytics: Via Google Analytics (anonymized)

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, operate, and maintain our services
• To personalize your content feed based on your interests
• To send you newsletters and updates (only if you subscribed)
• To calculate writer earnings based on content performance
• To improve our website and user experience
• To respond to your comments and questions
• To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in these circumstances:

• Service providers: Supabase (database & auth), Resend (email), Vercel (hosting), Google Analytics
• Legal requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights
• Business transfers: In case of merger or acquisition
• With your consent: Any other sharing with your explicit permission

5. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely using Supabase, which uses industry-standard encryption for data at rest and in transit. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

6. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service. These include session cookies (for authentication) and analytics cookies (Google Analytics). You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies, though some parts of the site may not function properly if you do.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update inaccurate information via your profile settings
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Unsubscribe: Opt out of newsletter emails at any time
• Data portability: Request your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@beyondthescripts.in

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: