Privacy & Take-Down Policy
Last Updated: 2025
About Kumauni Archives
Kumauni Archives is a community-driven initiative dedicated to the preservation, research, and promotion of the cultural, literary, artistic, and historical heritage of Uttarakhand. The materials displayed here are intended for educational, research, cultural documentation, and non-commercial purposes only.
Information We Collect
We may collect basic information when you voluntarily:
- Submit a contact or contribution form
- Request assistance or report an issue
- Share archival materials or related information
This may include your name, email address, and message details. We do not sell or share your information with advertisers or third-party marketers.
Cookies & Analytics
Our site may use simple cookies or analytics tools to understand general usage (for example: which pages are visited most). These do not identify you personally.
External Links
Some pages may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for external website content or privacy practices.
Take-Down Policy (Copyright & Ownership Requests)
Many of the materials available on this archive are:
- Out-of-print or unavailable publicly
- Digitized from donated or publicly shared collections
- Preserved for cultural, educational, and research value
We respect the intellectual property rights of authors, publishers, researchers, artists, and institutions. If you believe that any material hosted here infringes your copyright or ownership, you can request its review and removal.
How to Request a Take-Down
Please email us with the following details:
- Your full name and contact information
- The exact link or title of the content in question
- Proof of ownership, copyright, or authorized representation
Send your request to: [email protected]
Once we receive your request, we will:
- Acknowledge your email within 7 days
- Review your documentation
- Temporarily restrict access to the material during review (if needed)
- Remove or restore the material based on verification
Our goal is to preserve cultural knowledge while fully respecting legal ownership and the rights of creators.
Kumauni Archives — Preserving the Cultural Memory of the Himalayas.