1. Introduction
Welcome to Jinwani, accessible at https://jinwani.jinswara.com/ (the "Platform"). Jinwani is a searchable digital database and literature catalog that aggregates book and publication metadata from various publishers, with the sole purpose of connecting readers with the works and publishers they are looking for.
We are committed to being transparent about how we handle information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how it is used, and the choices available to you. By accessing or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy.
If you have questions or concerns at any time, please contact our administration team using the details provided in Section 7.
2. Information We Collect
We maintain a clear distinction between two categories of data on the Platform:
2.1 Public Catalog Metadata
The Platform hosts a curated catalog of book and publication records. This metadata is sourced from physical publisher catalogs, publisher-provided materials, and publicly available information, and includes:
- Book titles, series names, and volume numbers (multi-volume sets are listed individually for accurate discovery)
- Author, editor, and contributor names
- Publisher names and contact details (provided voluntarily by publishers for reader outreach)
- Pricing information (indicative and for reference only — see Section 5)
- Subject categories and descriptive metadata
This metadata is not personal data. It relates to published works and their creators, not to individual users of the Platform.
2.2 User-Provided Information
We collect minimal personal information directly from users. The primary touchpoint is the "Contact Publisher" feature, which initiates a conversation via WhatsApp. When you use this feature:
- You are redirected to the WhatsApp application or web interface using a pre-formatted link.
- Any personal information you provide — including your phone number and the content of your messages — is shared directly with the publisher and processed by WhatsApp (Meta Platforms, Inc.).
- Jinwani does not intercept, store, or process the content of WhatsApp messages.
Beyond this feature, we may passively collect standard technical data when you visit the Platform, such as IP address, browser type, device type, pages viewed, and session duration. This data is collected through standard web server logs and, where applicable, analytics tools (see Section 4).
3. How We Use Information
Jinwani uses collected information for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain the Platform and its searchable catalog
- To facilitate connections between readers and publishers through the Contact Publisher feature
- To improve search accuracy, catalog completeness, and overall user experience
- To monitor Platform performance, diagnose technical issues, and ensure security
- To respond to enquiries submitted to the admin team via official contact channels
- To comply with applicable legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for advertising or marketing purposes. Jinwani is an ad-free platform.
4. Third-Party Services
The Platform integrates with or relies upon the following third-party services. Each operates under its own independent privacy policy, and Jinwani is not responsible for their data practices.
4.1 WhatsApp (Meta Platforms, Inc.)
The "Contact Publisher" feature uses the WhatsApp API to generate a pre-filled message link. When you click this link, you are redirected to WhatsApp — a third-party application owned by Meta Platforms, Inc. From that point forward, your interaction is governed exclusively by WhatsApp's Privacy Policy.
4.2 Hosting Provider
The Platform is hosted on a third-party digital infrastructure provider. Standard server logs may be retained by our hosting provider in accordance with their own terms of service and data retention policies.
4.3 Analytics Services (If Applicable)
We may use a privacy-respecting analytics tool to understand aggregate usage patterns. Where such tools are in use, we configure them with data minimisation in mind (e.g., anonymised IP addresses, no cross-site tracking). We do not use these services to build individual user profiles or serve targeted advertisements.
5. Data Accuracy & Metadata Disclaimer
The Jinwani catalog contains over 500 entries compiled from physical publisher catalogs, publisher-provided data, and publicly available sources. We have taken care to ensure accuracy, including listing multi-volume sets individually to enable precise discovery. Pricing information, where displayed, is sourced from publishers and is provided for informational reference only.
However, Jinwani does not guarantee the completeness, timeliness, or accuracy of any metadata entry. Users should confirm details directly with the relevant publisher before making any purchasing decision.
7. Your Rights & How to Contact Us
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights in relation to your personal data, which may include the right to access, correct, request deletion of, or object to the processing of information we hold about you.
To exercise any of these rights, or to raise a concern about how your data has been handled, please contact the Jinwani administration team:
- Platform: https://jinwani.jinswara.com/
- Response Time: We aim to respond to all enquiries within 10 business days.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document.
Your continued use of the Platform after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.
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