Last updated: 22 October 2026
Welcome to Monochrome Tales (https://monochrometales.com/), an independent platform dedicated to fiction, storytelling, and creative writing.
Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, stored, and protected when you visit our website.
Monochrome Tales currently operates as a read-only website. Visitors can read published stories but cannot create accounts, post comments, submit stories, or subscribe to a newsletter through the website.
1. Information We Collect
We aim to collect only the information necessary to operate, maintain, and secure our website.
a. Technical and usage information
When you visit Monochrome Tales, our hosting provider, Bluehost India, and our website infrastructure may process technical information such as IP addresses, browser type, device and operating system information, requested pages, referring URLs, and dates and times of access.
Google Analytics may also collect information about your browser or device, interactions with website pages, and website usage. This information helps us understand readership patterns and improve the website.
The precise information collected depends on our website configuration and the services enabled.
b. Cookies and similar technologies
We use Google Analytics for website analytics. Google Analytics may use first-party cookies, including cookies such as _ga, to distinguish browsers and measure interactions with the website.
We also use a cookie consent mechanism to let visitors manage their preferences for non-essential cookies and tracking technologies.
Where consent is required by applicable law, non-essential analytics cookies and associated tracking technologies will not be activated before the required consent is obtained.
c. Information you provide voluntarily
If you contact us directly, we may process the information you provide, such as your name, email address, and the contents of your message, to respond to your enquiry.
We do not currently offer reader accounts, comments, story submissions, or newsletter subscriptions through the website.
2. How We Use Information
We may use information for the following purposes:
- To deliver published stories and maintain website functionality.
- To understand website traffic, readership patterns, and page performance through Google Analytics.
- To diagnose technical issues and improve website reliability.
- To protect the website against spam, abuse, and security threats.
- To respond to enquiries sent directly to us.
- To comply with applicable legal obligations.
We will process personal data only for purposes permitted by applicable law and, where required, on the basis of valid consent or another appropriate legal ground.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Where the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies, we will rely on an appropriate legal basis for processing personal data. Depending on the circumstances, this may include legitimate interests, consent, or compliance with a legal obligation.
Where consent is required for non-essential cookies or analytics tracking, we will seek that consent before activating the relevant technologies. Visitors can decline optional tracking without being required to accept it to read published stories.
Where India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) applies, we will handle digital personal data in accordance with the provisions of the Act and its rules applicable to the relevant processing activity.
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a website analytics service provided by Google, to understand how visitors interact with Monochrome Tales.
Depending on our configuration, Google Analytics may process information such as:
- Pages visited and interactions with website content.
- Approximate geographic information derived from technical data.
- Browser, device, and operating system information.
- Referring pages and general traffic sources.
- Cookie identifiers and information used to measure website usage.
We use this information to understand readership trends and improve the website. We do not intend to use Google Analytics to identify individual readers personally.
Google processes information in connection with providing its analytics services and may process information in accordance with its own privacy practices and applicable service terms.
Where consent is required, Google Analytics tracking will be subject to our cookie consent mechanism.
For more information, please review Google’s Privacy Policy and Google’s explanation of how it uses cookies.
5. Cookies and Consent Preferences
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites function and remember certain information.
Monochrome Tales may use essential cookies for website operation and privacy preference management, alongside optional analytics cookies used by Google Analytics.
You can manage your optional cookie preferences through the cookie consent banner and the website’s Cookie Settings feature, where available. You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.
Withdrawing consent will stop future processing that depends on that consent, subject to the functionality of the consent mechanism and applicable law. Withdrawal does not make earlier lawful processing unlawful.
For details of the cookies used on the website, their purposes, and their retention periods, please consult our Cookie Policy.
6. Hosting and Website Infrastructure
Monochrome Tales is hosted by Bluehost India and built using WordPress.
Bluehost may process technical information and server logs as necessary to provide hosting, maintain service reliability, detect security threats, and troubleshoot technical problems. WordPress and associated website components may also use cookies or other technical mechanisms to support website functionality.
The information processed depends on the hosting configuration, WordPress installation, and any plugins or services enabled on the website.
For further information, please review Bluehost’s privacy information and WordPress’s privacy documentation.
7. Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal information.
Information may be processed or shared with service providers where necessary to operate the website, including:
- Bluehost India: Website hosting and related infrastructure.
- Google: Website analytics and usage measurement.
- Other technical service providers: Where necessary for website maintenance, security, or functionality.
Information may also be disclosed where required by law or where reasonably necessary to address security incidents, protect legal rights, or respond to lawful requests.
The extent of any sharing depends on the services enabled and the applicable legal requirements.
8. International Data Transfers
Some service providers may process or store information outside India or your country of residence.
Where personal data is transferred internationally, we will comply with applicable legal requirements, including relevant GDPR transfer safeguards where required.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, subject to applicable legal requirements.
Technical logs may be retained by our hosting provider for operational, security, and troubleshooting purposes according to the applicable retention practices.
Google Analytics data is retained according to the retention settings configured for our Analytics property and the applicable Google service terms.
When personal data is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to delete it or anonymise it, as appropriate.
10. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or misuse.
These measures may include access restrictions, security updates, secure connections, and safeguards provided by our service providers.
No method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Where required by applicable law, we will address personal data breaches and provide the necessary notifications.
11. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and the law applicable to your personal data, you may have rights to:
- Request information about the processing of your personal data.
- Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
- Request erasure of personal data where applicable.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
- Exercise applicable rights relating to access, portability, objection, or restriction of processing.
- Raise a grievance or complaint concerning the handling of your personal data.
The availability and scope of these rights vary by jurisdiction and may be subject to legal conditions and exceptions.
To exercise an applicable right or raise a privacy concern, please contact us using the details in Section 14. We may request reasonable information to verify your identity before responding.
Where applicable, you may also lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.
12. Children’s Privacy
Monochrome Tales is a storytelling website and does not currently offer reader accounts, comments, or user-submitted content.
We do not intentionally collect children’s personal data for purposes beyond those permitted by applicable law. Where applicable law requires parental consent or additional safeguards, we will comply with the relevant requirements.
If you believe that personal data has been collected inappropriately, please contact us so that we can assess the concern and take appropriate action.
13. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites or publications. These websites operate independently and have their own privacy policies and practices.
We are not responsible for the privacy, security, or content practices of external websites. We encourage you to review their policies before interacting with them.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise an applicable privacy right, or have a concern about how your personal data is handled, please contact us:
Website: https://monochrometales.com/
Privacy contact email: [To be added]
We will review and respond to privacy-related enquiries in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our website, services, data practices, or applicable legal requirements.
Any revised version will be published on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Where required by law, we will provide additional notice or seek consent before implementing relevant changes.
We encourage readers to review this page periodically.
Monochrome Tales is committed to respecting readers’ privacy and handling personal data responsibly and transparently.