Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 4, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to KuralWorld (https://kuralworld.com/). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, how it may be shared and what choices are available to you when visiting our website.

KuralWorld is an independent educational platform dedicated to sharing the timeless teachings of Thirukkural through Tamil and English explanations, word meanings, detailed interpretations, real-life examples and educational resources.

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have had the opportunity to review this Privacy Policy. Where consent is legally required for specific activities, we will request it separately.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information when you visit our website or voluntarily communicate with us.

2.1 Personal Information

When you contact us or submit information through our website, we may collect:

Your name.
Your email address.
Your questions, comments or feedback.
Other information you voluntarily include in your message.

You can browse most sections of KuralWorld without creating an account or submitting personal information.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit KuralWorld, certain technical information may be collected automatically through server logs, cookies and similar technologies.

This information may include:

Internet Protocol (IP) address.
Browser type and version.
Device type and operating system.
Pages visited and approximate time spent on each page.
Referring website or traffic source.
General website usage and interaction information.

We use this information to understand website activity, maintain security and improve the experience for our visitors.

3. How We Use Your Information

Information collected through KuralWorld may be used for the following purposes:

To operate, maintain and improve our website.
To provide Tamil and English Thirukkural content and educational resources.
To respond to questions, enquiries and feedback.
To understand how visitors interact with our website.
To improve website navigation, content quality and performance.
To identify technical problems and prevent spam or misuse.
To display and measure advertisements, where advertising services are enabled.
To comply with applicable legal obligations.

We aim to use collected information only for legitimate purposes connected with operating and improving KuralWorld.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

KuralWorld may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, understand visitor activity and provide advertising services.

Cookies are small text files stored in your browser when you visit a website. They help websites remember certain information and preferences.

Depending on the services enabled on our website, cookies may be used for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies: Support basic website functionality, security and technical operations.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website traffic, visitor behaviour and content performance.
Advertising Cookies: May be used by advertising providers to display, measure and personalise advertisements.
Preference Cookies: Help remember certain website settings and visitor preferences.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect some website features.

Where legally required, we will provide appropriate choices for optional cookies and similar technologies.

5. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

KuralWorld may use Google AdSense or other third-party advertising services to display advertisements and support the availability of free educational content.

Third-party advertising providers, including Google, may use cookies, web beacons, IP addresses and similar technologies to support advertising activities.

Depending on your location, applicable consent requirements and advertising settings, these technologies may be used to:

Display advertisements on our website.
Show advertisements based on previous visits to websites or online services.
Measure advertisement performance and interactions.
Limit the frequency of repeated advertisements.
Provide personalised or non-personalised advertising, as applicable.

Google and its advertising partners may process information according to their own privacy policies and applicable settings.

You can learn more about Google’s advertising practices through the following resources:

You can manage available personalised advertising settings through Google My Ad Center. You can also visit YourAdChoices to learn about advertising choices offered by participating companies.

6. Google Analytics and Website Measurement

If Google Analytics is enabled on KuralWorld, we may use this service to understand how visitors interact with our website.

Analytics information may include:

Pages visited by website users.
Traffic sources and referral information.
Browser and device information.
Approximate geographical information.
Website interactions and engagement patterns.

We use analytics information to understand which educational resources are useful to readers, identify website performance issues and improve our content and navigation.

Google Analytics processes information according to Google’s applicable privacy policies and service settings.

For more information, visit the Google Privacy Policy.

7. Contact Forms and Communication

If you contact us through our website, we may collect the information you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address and message.

We use this information to:

Respond to your questions and enquiries.
Review suggestions and content corrections.
Address website-related issues.
Improve our educational resources.

We do not intend to use contact information for unrelated marketing communications without an appropriate legal basis or consent where required.

8. Third-Party Websites and External Links

KuralWorld may contain links to external websites, educational resources and third-party services that provide additional information.

When you visit an external website through a link on KuralWorld, its own privacy policy and terms of use may apply.

We do not control the privacy practices, content or security of external websites. We encourage visitors to review the relevant privacy policies before sharing personal information with third-party websites.

9. Embedded Content

Some pages on KuralWorld may include embedded content or resources from third-party services, such as videos and other external media.

Embedded content may interact with your browser similarly to visiting the original third-party website. These providers may collect information, use cookies or process data according to their own privacy policies.

We encourage visitors to review the privacy information provided by those third-party services.

10. How We Share Information

We do not sell personal information voluntarily submitted directly to KuralWorld for monetary consideration.

We may share or disclose information in limited circumstances, including:

Service Providers: With website hosting providers, maintenance providers and other vendors that help us operate and maintain the website.
Analytics Services: With analytics providers, where enabled, to understand website performance and visitor activity.
Advertising Partners: With third-party advertising providers where advertising services are enabled.
Legal Requirements: When disclosure is required by applicable law, a valid legal request or a competent authority.
Security and Protection: When reasonably necessary to investigate fraud, prevent misuse or protect our website and visitors.

Where appropriate, we take reasonable steps to ensure that service providers handle information in accordance with their contractual obligations and applicable privacy requirements.

11. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information against unauthorised access, misuse, alteration, disclosure or loss.

These measures may include website security tools, access controls, software updates and other appropriate safeguards.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted or stored online.

12. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or to meet applicable legal obligations.

For example, information submitted through contact forms may be retained for the time needed to respond to enquiries, maintain relevant records and address follow-up questions.

Technical logs, analytics information and advertising-related records may be retained according to the applicable service providers’ retention settings and policies.

Where appropriate, information may be deleted, anonymised or securely disposed of when it is no longer required.

13. Children’s Privacy

KuralWorld provides educational content about Thirukkural and Tamil literature for a general audience, including students and younger readers.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children in circumstances where parental authorisation or other legal requirements apply without meeting those requirements.

Parents and guardians who believe that a child has provided personal information to us may contact us so that we can review the matter and take appropriate action where required.

We encourage parents and guardians to guide children when they use online services and share personal information on the internet.

14. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable data protection laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.

These rights may include:

Requesting access to personal information we hold about you.
Requesting correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Requesting deletion of personal information, where applicable.
Withdrawing consent where processing is based on consent.
Objecting to or restricting certain types of data processing, where applicable.
Managing cookies through your browser or available consent settings.

To submit a privacy-related request, please contact us using the contact details provided below.

We may need to verify your identity or request before taking action. Some requests may be subject to applicable legal exceptions and requirements.

15. International Visitors

KuralWorld may be accessed by visitors from different countries, including India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore and other parts of the world.

Depending on your location and the third-party services used on our website, certain technical or personal information may be processed in countries other than your own.

Where applicable, we aim to ensure that such processing follows relevant data protection requirements and appropriate safeguards.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, services, technologies or applicable legal requirements.

When changes are made, we will update the “Last Updated” date displayed at the beginning of this page.

We encourage visitors to review this page periodically to stay informed about our privacy practices.

Website Publisher and Privacy Contact

KuralWorld is an independently operated educational website dedicated to sharing the teachings of Thirukkural with readers worldwide.

For privacy-related questions, requests or concerns, you can contact the website publisher through our Contact Us page.

Website: KuralWorld

Contact: Contact Us

17. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way your information is handled, please contact us through our website.

Website: https://kuralworld.com/

Contact Page: Contact Us

We will review privacy-related enquiries and respond as reasonably practicable.

18. Additional Information

To learn more about KuralWorld and our educational purpose, please visit our About Us page.

Thank you for visiting KuralWorld and trusting us as a resource for exploring the timeless wisdom of Thirukkural.

KuralWorld – Discover the Wisdom of Thirukkural.