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Privacy Policy
We respect your privacy. This policy explains how Plotrixx collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data — in plain language.
1 What Data We Collect
| Category |
Examples |
When Collected |
| Account Information |
Name, email address, username, profile picture, password (hashed) |
On signup / profile update |
| Activity Data |
Reading/listening history, bookmarks, ratings, reviews, coin balance, unlock history |
During Platform use |
| Device & Technical Data |
Device type, OS, browser type, IP address, crash logs |
Automatically, during use |
| Communication Data |
Support ticket contents, emails sent to our support address |
When you contact us |
| Creator Data |
Uploaded content, publication metadata, earnings, payout details |
When you publish as a creator |
| Payment Data |
Transaction IDs, purchase history, subscription status (not card/bank details) |
When you make a purchase |
What we do NOT collect: We never collect or store your card number, CVV, UPI PIN, or bank account credentials. All payment processing is handled by Razorpay on their secure, PCI-DSS compliant servers.
2 How We Use Your Data
- Provide the Platform: Authenticate your account, process unlocks, manage subscriptions, and deliver content
- Personalisation: Recommend novels, audiobooks, and shows based on your reading/listening history
- Communication: Send you account notifications, payment receipts, and important service updates
- Support: Respond to your support tickets and resolve disputes
- Safety & Fraud Prevention: Detect and prevent fraudulent transactions, account abuse, and policy violations
- Analytics: Understand how users interact with the Platform to improve features (aggregated, non-identifiable data)
- We do NOT sell your personal data to any third party, advertiser, or data broker — ever.
- We do NOT use your data to serve third-party advertisements on Plotrixx.
3 Payment Data & Razorpay
All payments on Plotrixx are processed through Razorpay, a PCI-DSS Level 1 certified payment gateway. When you make a payment:
- You are redirected to or interact with Razorpay's secure checkout interface
- Your card, UPI, or bank details are entered directly on Razorpay's servers — Plotrixx never sees or receives this data
- Plotrixx only receives a transaction confirmation and a Razorpay Payment ID for record-keeping
- Your purchase history and coin credits are stored in your Plotrixx account
For Razorpay's privacy practices, please refer to Razorpay's Privacy Policy.
4 Data Sharing & Third Parties
Plotrixx does not sell or rent your personal data. We may share limited data only in the following circumstances:
- Payment processors (Razorpay): To process your transactions as described in Section 3
- Cloud infrastructure providers: For hosting, database storage, and authentication (e.g., Firebase / Google Cloud). These providers are contractually bound to protect your data
- Legal compliance: If required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of Plotrixx, our users, or the public
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, user data may be transferred as part of the business assets. We will notify you before this occurs
- We do not share your data with advertisers, marketing agencies, or any party for commercial purposes
5 Data Storage & Retention
Your data is stored on secure cloud servers (Firebase / Google Cloud Infrastructure) located in data centres compliant with international data protection standards.
- Active account data is retained for as long as your account exists
- Transaction records are retained for 7 years as required by Indian tax and financial laws
- Support communications are retained for 2 years for dispute resolution purposes
- Upon account deletion, personal data is erased within 30 days, except where retention is required by law
6 Security
We take data security seriously and implement the following measures to protect your information:
- All data transmitted between your device and Plotrixx is encrypted using HTTPS / TLS
- Passwords are hashed using industry-standard algorithms and never stored in plain text
- Authentication is managed via Firebase Authentication, a battle-tested, secure identity platform
- Access to user data within our team is strictly limited to those who need it to operate the service
- We regularly review our systems for potential vulnerabilities
While we do everything reasonable to protect your data, no system is 100% impenetrable. In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects you, we will notify you promptly in accordance with applicable laws.
7 Cookies & Tracking
- Session cookies: Used to keep you logged in and maintain your session state
- Preference cookies: Used to remember your theme choice (light/dark mode) and other UI settings
- We do not use third-party tracking pixels, advertising cookies, or behavioral profiling tools
- We do not share cookie data with advertisers or analytics resellers
You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Disabling session cookies will prevent you from staying logged in to your account.
8 Children's Privacy
Plotrixx is intended for users aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18 without verifiable parental consent. If you believe a minor has created an account on Plotrixx without appropriate consent, please contact us at plotrixxcustomercare@gmail.com and we will take prompt action to remove the account and associated data.
9 Your Rights
As a user of Plotrixx, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
📥 Access
Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you, from Account Settings or by contacting us.
✏️ Correction
Update or correct your personal information at any time via your account profile settings.
🗑️ Deletion
Request full deletion of your account and personal data. We'll erase it within 30 days (subject to legal retention obligations).
📤 Export
Export your reading/listening history and account data in a standard format upon request.
🚫 Opt-Out
Opt out of non-essential emails and notifications anytime via your account notification settings.
⚖️ Objection
Object to how we process your data in specific circumstances. Contact us to discuss your concern.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at plotrixxcustomercare@gmail.com or submit a support ticket. We will respond within 15 business days.
10 Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will notify you via email or an in-app notification at least 7 days before the changes take effect.
Continued use of Plotrixx after a policy update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.