CHAMP READERS PVT. LTD.

Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. Here’s how we protect it.
Last Updated: April 2025 | Effective Date: April 1, 2025

Champ Readers Pvt. Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Champ Readers”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the personal information of every author, reader, and visitor who engages with us. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have over your information when you visit www.champreaders.com or use any of our services.

By using our website or availing our services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our website.

1. Who We Are

Champ Readers Pvt. Ltd. is India’s leading book marketing and promotion company, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Kota, Rajasthan, India. We operate the website www.champreaders.com and offer services including book launches, PR & media coverage, author branding, publishing support through Anecdote Publishing House, and digital marketing for authors.

For any privacy-related concerns, you may contact us at:

Email: info@champreaders.com

Address: Kota, Rajasthan, India

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to deliver our services and improve your experience.

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

Full name, email address, phone number, and city/country when you fill our contact or enquiry form
Author details such as book title, genre, manuscript stage, and publishing goals when you enquire about our services
Billing and payment information when you purchase a service package (processed securely through third-party payment gateways)
Testimonials, reviews, or feedback you voluntarily share with us
Information you provide when subscribing to our newsletter or blog updates

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6

2.3 Information from Third Parties

If you contact us via social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, YouTube), we may receive your profile name and message
Analytics data from Google Analytics or similar platforms

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To respond to your enquiries and provide the book marketing or publishing services you request
To send you proposals, service packages, invoices, and updates related to your project
To send newsletters, blog updates, industry insights, and promotional content (only if you have opted in)
To improve our website, services, and user experience based on usage patterns
To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes
To prevent fraud, protect the security of our platform, and enforce our Terms & Conditions
To showcase author success stories or testimonials (only with your explicit consent)

We never use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling that significantly affects you.

4. How We Share Your Information

Champ Readers does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party. We may share your data only in the following limited circumstances:

4.1 With Service Partners

We work with trusted third-party vendors who help us deliver our services — including email marketing tools (such as Mailchimp), payment processors, website hosting providers, and analytics platforms. These partners are contractually bound to protect your data and may only use it to perform services on our behalf.

4.2 With Media & PR Partners

If you have engaged us for PR or media coverage services, your author profile and book information will be shared with relevant journalists, newspapers, magazines, and news portals — as is essential to deliver the service.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government authority in India or any applicable jurisdiction.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the unlikely event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of Champ Readers Pvt. Ltd., your data may be transferred to the successor entity. You will be notified of such a change via email or a prominent notice on our website.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, including for the duration of our business relationship with you and for up to 3 years thereafter, or as required by applicable law. Newsletter subscribers’ data is retained until you unsubscribe.

6. Cookies Policy

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience. We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function correctly (e.g., form submissions)
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., Google Analytics)
Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant content and track campaign performance

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

7. Your Rights

As a user of our services, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
Right to Withdraw Consent: Opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking ‘Unsubscribe’ or contacting us directly
Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@champreaders.com. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Data Security

We take the security of your personal data seriously. We implement industry-standard technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. These include SSL encryption on our website, restricted internal access to personal data, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., media publications, social media platforms, Amazon). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out to us:

Champ Readers Pvt. Ltd.

Email: info@champreaders.com