Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

This Privacy Policy applies to Rinik Tech Company Limited ("Rinik Tech", "we", "us", or "our"), a company registered in Nigeria, operating from 10 Adeshina Adenuga Street, Ago, Lagos, Nigeria.

We are the owners and operators of KP Novel (available at riniktech.com) and all associated publications and digital platforms under the Rinik Tech brand.

If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at info@riniktech.com or call us on +234 (0) 905 601 6522.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, as well as information collected automatically when you use our services.

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Registration: Name, email address, username, and password when you create an account.
• Profile Information: Profile photo, biography, author name, and other details you choose to add.
• Content You Create: Stories, chapters, comments, reviews, and other content you publish on our platform.
• Communications: Messages you send us via email, contact forms, or support requests.
• Payment Information: If you make purchases or receive payments, billing details processed securely through our payment partners.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, stories read, time spent on platform, features used, and interaction patterns.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution.
• IP Address & Location: General geographic location based on your IP address.
• Cookies & Tracking: Cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session and improve your experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your account and provide platform access.
• To display and deliver stories, recommendations, and personalised content.
• To process payments and manage writer earnings and reader subscriptions.
• To communicate with you about your account, updates, and new features.
• To send newsletters and promotional emails (you can opt out at any time).
• To improve and develop our platform, services, and user experience.
• To detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, abuse, and security incidents.
• To comply with applicable legal obligations in Nigeria and internationally.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party companies who help us operate the platform (e.g. hosting providers, payment processors, email services). These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government authority in Nigeria or applicable jurisdiction.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the new entity under the same privacy protections.
• With Your Consent: In any other case where you have explicitly agreed to the sharing.

Your published stories, username, and author profile are publicly visible on the platform by default. You can adjust your privacy settings in your account.

5. Cookies Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on KP Novel. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the platform to function (login sessions, security tokens).
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings such as language, night mode, and reading preferences.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our platform so we can improve it.
• Marketing Cookies: Used to show relevant promotions and content (only with your consent).

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect platform functionality.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymise your personal data within 30 days, except where we are legally required to retain it longer.

Published stories may remain on the platform after account deletion if they were part of active reading contracts, unless you formally request their removal.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may 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 that inaccurate or incomplete data be updated.
• Right to Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
• Right to Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your data for marketing purposes.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

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

8. Children's Privacy

KP Novel and Rinik Tech platforms are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete that information.

Our KP Young Adult publication is designed for users aged 13–17. Parents and guardians are encouraged to monitor their children's use of our platforms.

9. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted to and from our platform.
• Secure, encrypted storage of passwords and sensitive data.
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Access controls limiting who within Rinik Tech can access your data.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. If a security breach occurs that affects your data, we will notify you as required by applicable law.

10. International Data Transfers

Rinik Tech is based in Nigeria and our platform serves users globally. When you use our services from outside Nigeria, your data may be transferred to and processed in Nigeria, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

By using our services, you consent to this transfer. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your data remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through our platform.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by email or by posting a prominent notice on our platform.

Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.