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Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains how Mirrorly collects, uses, and safeguards your personal information.

Effective: 1 June 2026
Last Updated: 31 May 2026
Jurisdiction: India (IT Act 2000)
Home Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 31 May 2026
Version 1.0 — Effective from 1 June 2026
This Privacy Policy applies to Mirrorly.in and governs how we handle all personal data we receive from visitors and contributors.

At Mirrorly.in, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and share information about you when you visit our website or interact with our services. By using Mirrorly.in, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

01 Overview

Overview

Mirrorly.in ("Mirrorly," "we," "our," "us") is an online content and storytelling platform based in India. This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, readers, newsletter subscribers, and contributors who interact with our website at mirrorly.in.

This policy is compliant with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 of India.

Our core privacy promise: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. Period.

02 Data

What Information We Collect

We collect two types of information: information you provide directly, and information collected automatically when you use our website.

Personal Information
Name, email address, and any details you provide when submitting a pitch, signing up for our newsletter, or contacting us.
Usage Data
IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on pages, referral source, and other diagnostic data.
Cookies & Tracking
Session cookies, preference cookies, and analytics cookies to enhance your experience and improve our content.
Contributor Data
Article pitches, bio information, sample work URLs, and correspondence submitted through our Write for Us form.

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial information, government IDs, biometric data, or health records through our standard website forms.

03 Collection

How We Collect Information

We collect information through the following channels:

  • Directly from you: When you fill out our contact form, newsletter subscription form, or Write for Us pitch form
  • Automatically: Through cookies, server logs, and analytics tools when you browse Mirrorly.in
  • Third-party services: Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics), advertising partners, and email service providers
  • Social media: If you interact with our content on social media platforms and those platforms share data with us
04 Usage

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

PurposeData UsedLegal Basis
Operate and improve the websiteUsage data, cookiesLegitimate interest
Respond to enquiries and pitchesName, email, pitch contentContractual necessity
Send newsletter and updatesEmail addressConsent
Publish contributor articlesName, bio, article contentConsent + contract
Analytics and performanceUsage data, device dataLegitimate interest
Compliance with legal obligationsAs required by lawLegal obligation

We will never use your email address to send you unsolicited promotional content from third parties. Newsletter emails are sent only to users who have explicitly opted in, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

05 Sharing

How We Share Your Information

Mirrorly does not sell your personal data. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate the website (e.g., hosting, email delivery, analytics) — they are contractually prohibited from using your data for any other purpose
  • Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority under applicable Indian law
  • Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may transfer to the new entity — you will be notified in advance
  • With your consent: In any other circumstance where you have explicitly consented to the sharing

Published contributor articles will display your name and author bio publicly on Mirrorly.in as part of your byline. By submitting an article, you consent to this.

06 Cookies

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Mirrorly uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Here's what we use:

Cookie TypePurposeDuration
Essential CookiesRequired for the website to function (e.g., session management, security)Session
Analytics CookiesHelp us understand how visitors interact with the website (Google Analytics)Up to 2 years
Preference CookiesRemember your settings such as language preferenceUp to 1 year
Marketing CookiesUsed by advertising partners to display relevant adsVaries

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website. To opt out of Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

07 Retention

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected:

  • Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe, after which we delete your data within 30 days
  • Pitch submissions: Retained for up to 12 months to facilitate follow-up communications
  • Published articles: Author name and bio are retained as long as the article is published
  • Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymised; retained for up to 26 months
  • Legal compliance data: Retained as required by applicable Indian law
08 Security

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers
  • Secure hosting infrastructure with regular security updates
  • Access controls limiting who can access personal data internally
  • Regular review of our data collection, storage, and processing practices

Important: While we take reasonable steps to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information. In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users as required by applicable law.

09 Rights

Your Privacy Rights

As a user of Mirrorly.in, you have the following rights with respect to 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 personal data.
Right to Deletion
Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
Right to Opt-Out
Unsubscribe from our newsletter or marketing emails at any time.
Right to Object
Object to processing of your data for certain purposes, including profiling.
Right to Portability
Request your data in a machine-readable format where technically feasible.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@mirrorly.in. We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request.

10 Children

Children's Privacy

Mirrorly.in is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@mirrorly.in and we will promptly delete such information.

11 Transfers

International Data Transfers

Mirrorly is based in India and primarily processes your data within India. However, some of our third-party service providers (such as Google Analytics and email delivery services) may process data outside India.

Where data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place — including contractual protections — to protect your personal data in accordance with applicable Indian law and industry standards.

12 Changes

Changes to This Privacy 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:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
  • Notify newsletter subscribers by email for significant changes
  • Post a notice on the homepage for a period of at least 7 days

Your continued use of Mirrorly.in after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

13 Contact

Contact & Grievance Officer

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to your privacy or this policy, please contact our designated Privacy Officer:

ChannelDetails
Privacy Emailprivacy@mirrorly.in
General Contactmirrorly.in/contact
Response TimeWithin 30 days of receipt
JurisdictionUttar Pradesh, India

As required under the Information Technology Act, 2000, you may also raise a grievance through our contact page. We will acknowledge receipt within 3 business days and resolve it within 30 days.

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