Privacy Policy

Ink & Horizon ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website inkandhorizon.com. This page explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our platform. We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of every visitor and registered user.

When you visit Ink & Horizon, we may collect the following types of information:

Account Information — If you register for an account, we collect your name and email address. Passwords are securely hashed and never stored in plain text.

Usage Data — Our servers automatically log standard technical information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and timestamps. This data helps us understand traffic patterns and improve the platform.

Cookies — We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences (such as dark/light mode). Third-party services we integrate may place additional cookies as described below.

We use collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the Ink & Horizon platform
• Personalize your reading experience (bookmarks, preferences, theme settings)
• Analyze traffic and usage trends to improve our content and performance
• Communicate with you if you contact us via the Contact page
• Prevent abuse and ensure security of our services

Google AdSense — We participate in the Google AdSense program to display advertisements. Google uses cookies (including the DART cookie) to serve ads based on your visits to Ink & Horizon and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings at https://adssettings.google.com.

Analytics — We may use analytics services to understand how visitors interact with our content. These services collect data anonymously and in aggregate form.

These third-party services have their own privacy policies and data practices. We encourage you to review them independently.

We retain your account information for as long as your account remains active. Usage logs are retained for up to 90 days for operational purposes and then deleted. We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS), hashed passwords, and access controls to protect your data. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt out of non-essential cookies and personalized advertising

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our Contact page.

Ink & Horizon is not directed at individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take steps to remove that information.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of Ink & Horizon after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out through our Contact page or email us at hello@inkandhorizon.com.