Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [Insert Date]

Words Beyond Borders International Literature Festival (“WBB Lit Fest”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit https://wbblitfest.com/.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
Words Beyond Borders International Literature Festival
Email: [Insert Email Address]

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following data:

a. Information You Provide

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Organization or affiliation
Any information submitted via forms (event registration, speaker submissions, contact forms)

b. Automatically Collected Data

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Pages visited and time spent
Referring URLs

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on:

Consent – when you subscribe to newsletters or accept cookies
Contractual necessity – for event registrations and participation
Legitimate interests – to improve our website and services
Legal obligations – where required by law

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

Manage event registrations and communications
Provide festival updates and newsletters
Respond to inquiries
Improve website performance and user experience
Ensure security and prevent fraud

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze traffic.

Types of cookies we may use:

Essential cookies – necessary for website functionality
Analytics cookies – to understand user behavior (e.g., Google Analytics)
Marketing cookies – only if applicable and with consent

You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time via cookie settings.

6. Data Sharing and Processors

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your data with:

Hosting providers
Email marketing platforms (e.g., newsletter services)
Analytics providers
Event management tools

All third-party processors are required to protect your data.

7. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our website from outside India, your data may be transferred and processed in other countries.

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in accordance with GDPR.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for:

Event management
Legal and accounting purposes
Communication purposes (until you unsubscribe)

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion (“Right to be forgotten”)
Restrict processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise your rights, contact: [Insert Email Address]

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data.

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

12. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

14. Contact Us

Email: wordsbeyondborderslitfest@gmail.com
Organization: Words Beyond Borders International Literature Festival