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Privacy policy

Effective Date: 1 May 2021

Writing Hat (www.writinghat.com) is an online website that hosts writing contests and other literary and artistic recreational activities. The Website (“Writing Hat”) is the property owned and operated by Kavitha Cariappa, an individual, residing in Bangalore.

This privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”) succinctly describes how we collect and use your personal data through a variety of digital means. You are advised to read the Privacy Policy carefully. This Privacy Policy applies to current and former visitors of the Website and entrants of contests. By accessing or using this Website on any computer, mobile phone, tablet, console, or other device (collectively, “Device”), you consent to our Privacy Policy.

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, “we”, “our” and “us” shall mean Writing Hat, and “you” and “your” shall mean any visitor or user of the Website or entrant in various contests.

This Privacy Policy is incorporated into and is subject to the Terms of Use available on www.writinghat.com.

1. INFORMATION THAT IS COLLECTED FROM YOU

1.1. Writing Hat does not knowingly collect personal data or personally identifiable information on our Website; however, while submitting entries for contests we shall collect certain information (“Personal Information”) from you, which shall include but not be limited to:

  • Name including First and Last Name;
  • Date of Birth;
  • Email Address;
  • Mobile Number and Contact Details;
  • Address and Postal Code; and
  • Such other information as we may request from you from time to time.
2. CHILDREN

2.1. Any Personal Information collected by us, pertaining to children below the age of 18 (eighteen) years will be deemed to have parental/guardian consent. If you are a parent/guardian and believe that certain information shared with us was inadvertently collected, please notify us in writing and we shall immediately take the necessary steps to ensure that such information is deleted from our system’s database.

3. SHARING OF INFORMATION

3.1. We take your privacy seriously and have implemented appropriate physical, technical, and organizational security measures designed to secure your Personal Information against unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure.

3.2. Your Personal Information will only be seen or used by the persons acting for or on behalf of Writing Hat and who have a legitimate need to access such information personal data for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.

4. THIRD PARTY APPLICATIONS

4.1. This Privacy Policy solely and exclusively governs your usage and experience of our Website, including participation in contests. It is hereby clarified that in the case of third parties who advertise their products and services on our Website, such third parties are governed by their own terms and privacy policies and you agree that we have no control over it and are not responsible for your use of these other services that you may choose to use. Accordingly, we undertake no liability whatsoever as regards your usage of these third-party websites and you may visit them at your own risk. We strongly encourage that you read the privacy policies of any third-party application or website you may be directed to from our Website, before using the same.

5. DISABLING COOKIES

5.1. When you visit our Website, we may store some information on your Device hardware. This information will be in the form of a “cookie”. If you would like to disable our access to any passive information we receive from the use of various technologies, you may choose to disable cookies in your web browser, which may affect the complete use of our Website.

6. SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE

6.1. As you are aware, we organise various contests and declare winners under each contest. We will also be displaying the details of the contests and the winners, which may include Personal Information such as names, images, etc., on various social media pages, and this will be visible to a wide range of audiences.

7. DATA RETENTION POLICY

7.1. We will preserve your Personal Information throughout the period of the contest, until the declaration of the winners and/or as required under applicable laws.

8. PRIVACY POLICY UPDATES

8.1. We reserve the right to change or update this Privacy Policy at any time. Such changes shall be effective immediately upon posting on this Website.

9. JURISDICTION

9.1. Regardless of where you live, you consent to have your Personal Information transferred, processed, and stored in India. Any disputes arising under this Privacy Policy shall be governed by the laws of India and the courts at Bengaluru, India, shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

10. TERMS OF USE AND CONTEST RULES

10.1. Your use of and access to the Website, participation in contests, and any disputes arising therefrom, is subject to this Privacy Policy as well as our Terms of Use as available on our Website and Contest Rules as may be informed to you from time to time. Please read the same carefully in order to obtain information on the terms governing the use of the aforementioned.

11. CONTACT INFORMATION

11.1. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Privacy Policy or Terms of Use, please feel free to contact us at [email protected] or through the contact details published on the Website.

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POWER YOUR WRITING WITH US

If you want to improve your writing skills, learn how to write, or share your writing with others, you’re at the right place. Writing Hat is a platform to write and engage with people through contests.

Enter our weekly writing contest and get a chance to WIN ₹ 1,000, a Writing Hat Certificate, and be a Published Writer.

DISCOVER YOUR WRITING GENIUS

It’s time to pen what comes naturally to you. We publish a new topic every week; you’ll have opportunities galore to showcase your skills through the magical journey of writing. Our topics cover a range of themes so you’ll have something that appeals to you every so often.

WHY WRITE

Writing is a wonderful medium to express oneself. At Writing Hat, we want you to participate in our contests and enhance your written communication skills. A working person needs to understand limits and deadlines and should be able to communicate easily with seniors, peers, and juniors. Writing is a skill that will help you grow in your career. It will help you structure your thoughts and articulate better making your communication more effective, and therefore, you will be more successful in your work. We have the perfect platform for you to explore all of this and help you achieve your ultimate goal. Communication is one of life’s important skills and we want to help you fine-tune your written communication.

Write for leisure and fun, to improve skills and for therapeutic reasons – write for the sheer joy of expression. Showcase your skills to a wider audience through weekly writing contests for ages 12+. See where your creativity takes you as you challenge yourself with other aspiring writers. Whether your prose is a story, article, essay, or other informational writing, it could be a winner.

WEEKLY WRITING CONTESTS

We publish a topic every week in both children and adult categories. Our contests for children and adults will help you test yourself as you write on different topics, try varied styles, and read other entries. Check out the topics we publish weekly and just write.

Writing Hat inspires the love for writing. Let your imagination run wild as you weave words together and refine your writing skills. Get started with our weekly writing contest and send us your entries before the contest ends. We believe that every story should be heard.

Revision is important and so is proofreading. So, get started with your topic and let those words fly. We publish a new contest every week for adults and children. So, get set to write.