IndiaFiles is an independent public documentation and research platform dedicated to organizing publicly available information, records, and evidence on matters of public interest. Our objective is to improve public understanding by providing context, source references, and documentation that enable readers to examine the available material and reach their own informed conclusions.

The views expressed by contributors are their own. Where opinions are presented, they are identified as opinion. We welcome factual corrections and credible evidence that improves the accuracy and completeness of our records.

IndiaFiles is a community-driven public documentation project. Anyone can contribute by submitting evidence, documents, news reports, videos, timelines, or well-researched articles on matters of public interest.

Every submission undergoes editorial review before publication to verify sources, improve clarity, and maintain quality. Trusted contributors may receive faster approvals over time.

Our goal is not to promote any narrative, but to build a reliable, evidence-based public record that helps readers make informed decisions.
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Welcome to IndiaFiles (“we”, “our”, “us”, or “the Platform”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when using IndiaFiles.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. About IndiaFiles

IndiaFiles is an independent public documentation and research platform dedicated to organizing publicly available information, records, and evidence on matters of public interest.

Our mission is to improve public understanding by providing context, documentation, and source references that enable readers to examine publicly available material and reach their own informed conclusions.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Depending on how you use the platform, you may voluntarily provide:

Name or display name
Username
Email address
Profile information
Biography
Social media links
Articles and submissions
Comments
Forum posts
Messages sent through contact forms
Files or media uploaded by you

Providing profile information beyond what is required is optional.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit IndiaFiles, we may automatically collect technical information including:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Operating system
Referral URLs
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Date and time of access
Anonymous usage statistics

This information helps us improve the platform, maintain security, and understand website performance.

3. Cookies

IndiaFiles uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Keep users logged in
Remember preferences
Improve website performance
Maintain security
Analyze website usage
Prevent abuse

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features of the website may not function properly.

4. User Accounts

Creating an account allows you to:

Publish articles
Submit evidence
Participate in discussions
Comment on content
Build your contributor profile

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

5. Public Content

IndiaFiles is a public publishing platform.

Information you choose to publish—including:

Articles
Comments
Forum discussions
User profiles
Media uploads

may be publicly accessible and indexed by search engines.

Please avoid publishing sensitive personal information that you do not wish to make public.

6. Editorial Review

Content submitted to IndiaFiles may undergo editorial review before publication.

Editors may:

Review submissions
Edit formatting
Improve clarity
Verify sources
Reject submissions that do not meet editorial standards

Editorial review exists solely to maintain the quality, accuracy, and integrity of the platform.

7. Use of Information

We use collected information to:

Operate the website
Maintain user accounts
Publish user contributions
Improve platform functionality
Prevent spam and abuse
Moderate community content
Respond to user inquiries
Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell personal information to advertisers or third parties.

8. Third-Party Services

IndiaFiles may use trusted third-party services for:

Website hosting
Email delivery
Analytics
Spam protection
Security
CDN services
Embedded videos
Social media embeds

These providers may process limited information necessary to provide their services.

9. Embedded Content

Articles may include embedded content from external websites such as:

YouTube
X (Twitter)
Facebook
Instagram
Reddit
Government websites
News organizations

Embedded content behaves as if you visited those websites directly and may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

10. Analytics

We may collect anonymous website analytics to understand:

Visitor trends
Popular content
Website performance
User engagement

Analytics are used only to improve IndiaFiles.

11. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect user information.

However, no method of storing or transmitting information over the Internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

12. Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as necessary to:

Operate the platform
Maintain published records
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce our policies

Public contributions may remain available unless removed in accordance with our editorial policies or legal requirements.

13. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may request to:

Access your personal information
Update your information
Correct inaccurate information
Delete your account
Request deletion of personal information where appropriate
Object to certain processing activities

Some information associated with publicly published content may be retained where necessary for editorial integrity, legal compliance, or legitimate public interest.

14. Children’s Privacy

IndiaFiles is not intended for children under the age required by applicable law to create an online account without parental consent.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

15. Copyright

Contributors remain responsible for ensuring they have the necessary rights to publish submitted content.

If you believe copyrighted material has been published without authorization, please contact us with sufficient details so we can investigate.

16. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Material changes will be reflected by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page with changes made.

Continued use of IndiaFiles after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

17. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us through our forum.