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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2026

1. Who We Are

Expoze Books & Media ("Expoze", "we", "us", "our") is a digital news publication based in Kochi, Kerala, India. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website at expoze.in.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Account information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account.
Payment information: Billing details are processed by Razorpay. We do not store your card or bank details on our servers.
Usage data: Pages visited, articles read, time spent on site — collected via Firebase Analytics.
Device information: Browser type, IP address, operating system for security and analytics.

3. How We Use Your Information

To create and manage your account
To process subscription payments
To send subscription receipts and renewal reminders
To improve our content and user experience
To prevent fraud and ensure security

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We do not use your data for advertising purposes.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, and analytics
Razorpay: Payment processing
Google Fonts: Typography rendering

5. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where required by law (e.g., payment records for tax compliance).

6. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data at any time. To exercise these rights, contact us at support@expoze.in.

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We use analytics cookies (Firebase) to understand how our site is used. You can disable cookies in your browser, but this may affect site functionality.

8. Children's Privacy

Expoze is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Contact

For privacy-related queries: privacy@expoze.in
Expoze Books & Media, Kochi, Kerala, India — 682001