Privacy Policy

In our mission to curate and preserve the collective memory of Aligarh, we collect information that is strictly necessary for maintaining the integrity of our archives and ensuring a seamless experience for researchers and contributors.

• Contributed Materials: Oral histories, photographs, and manuscripts submitted through our portal.
• Account Information: Names, email addresses, and institutional affiliations (if applicable) for registered contributors.
• Usage Metrics: Anonymized interaction data to understand how our collections are accessed and utilized.

We employ rigorous archival standards for digital preservation. Data entrusted to us is stored on secure, redundant servers designed to withstand temporal degradation and technological obsolescence.

Our methodology is inspired by traditional archival practices, translated into the digital realm. We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal data to third parties. Information is shared only when required by law or to protect the safety of our community.

Contributors retain moral rights to their submitted stories and artifacts. By submitting to Camera Backpackers, you grant us a non-exclusive license to archive, display, and distribute the material for educational and preservation purposes.

You have the right to request the modification or removal of your personal data or submitted content from our active directories, subject to our archival retention policies.

Security is foundational to our digital archive. We implement technical and organizational measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information and data stored on our site.