Last updated: August 14, 2026
House of Kratu (“House of Kratu,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is operated by Utpal Bhatt. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit houseofkratu.com, join the Early Reader List, or communicate with us.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide: When you join the Early Reader List, we collect the email address you submit. If you contact us directly, we may also receive the information included in your communication.
Information collected automatically: Our website is built and hosted using GoDaddy Websites + Marketing. GoDaddy and its service providers may automatically collect technical and usage information, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and interactions with the website. This information may be collected through cookies and similar technologies.
2. How We Use Information
We may use the information we collect to:
• Confirm and manage your subscription;
• Send publication updates, selected excerpts, early-reader opportunities, and related House of Kratu communications;
• Respond to questions or requests;
• Operate, maintain, secure, and improve the website;
• Understand general website usage and performance; and
• Comply with applicable legal obligations.
3. Email Communications
The Early Reader List uses a confirmation process. After submitting your email address, you must confirm your subscription through the email sent to you before becoming an active subscriber.
You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails. We may retain limited information necessary to honor an unsubscribe request and prevent future unwanted communications.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The website and its service providers may use essential cookies needed for the site to function, as well as analytics or performance technologies that help us understand website activity. Where available or legally required, you may manage your cookie and tracking preferences through the website’s cookie settings.
Your browser may also allow you to block or delete cookies. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
5. How Information Is Shared
We may share information with service providers that help operate the website and Early Reader List, including GoDaddy and its affiliated website-hosting and email-marketing services. These providers process information on our behalf according to their own contractual and privacy obligations.
We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to comply with law, respond to lawful requests, protect our rights or safety, investigate misuse, or support a business reorganization or transfer.
House of Kratu does not sell or rent your personal information.
6. Data Retention
We retain subscriber information for as long as you remain subscribed or as reasonably necessary to provide the requested communications. We may retain limited records after unsubscribing when required to honor your preferences, resolve disputes, maintain security, or comply with legal obligations.
7. Your Choices and Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, deletion of, or a copy of your personal information, or to withdraw consent to certain processing.
To make a privacy request, email houseofkratu@gmail.com. We may need to verify your identity before completing a request.
8. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative and technical measures, together with the safeguards provided by our service providers, to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
9. Children’s Privacy
This website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us so we can review and delete it as appropriate.
10. External Links
The website may link to third-party services, including LinkedIn. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites. Please review their applicable privacy policies before providing information.
11. International Visitors
Information may be processed in the United States or other locations where our service providers operate. Privacy protections in those locations may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as the website and our practices evolve. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
13. Contact
For questions, concerns, or privacy requests, contact:
House of Kratu
Email: houseofkratu@gmail.com
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