Privacy Policy

Last Updated

This policy was last updated on 12 June 2026. We will notify newsletter subscribers of material changes.

Who We Are

Cyber Kannadigas is the data fiduciary for all personal data collected through cyberkannadigs.org. You can reach us at the editorial team for all privacy-related requests.

What We Collect

Analytics Data

We use a privacy-respecting web analytics tool to understand how readers find and use our site. This collects aggregated data such as page views, referral sources, approximate geographic region (country or state level), device type, and browser type. This data is not linked to any identifiable individual and is retained in aggregate form only. We do not use Google Analytics without appropriate data-processing controls. Where we use any analytics tool that processes IP addresses, IP addresses are anonymised before storage.

Newsletter Subscription

When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and, optionally, your first name. We use this solely to deliver the newsletter you signed up for and occasional important editorial notices. We do not use your email address for advertising profiling. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter email.

Comments and Contact Forms

If you submit a comment or use our contact form, we collect the information you voluntarily provide (typically your name, email address, and message). We use this to respond to your enquiry. This data is stored securely and not shared with third parties.

Cookies

We use a small number of cookies. Please see our Cookie Policy for full details on what cookies we set and how to manage them.

How We Use Your Data

We use the personal data we collect for the following purposes, each with the corresponding legal basis under the DPDP Act 2023:

• Delivering the newsletter: Consent — you opted in.
• Responding to contact form submissions: Legitimate interests — you contacted us and expect a response.
• Understanding how readers use the site: Legitimate interests — improving our editorial service, using anonymised aggregate data only.
• Complying with legal obligations: Legal compliance — e.g., retaining records as required by law.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We do not share your personal data with third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share data with service providers who act on our behalf (for example, our email delivery provider for the newsletter) under appropriate data-processing agreements. We will disclose personal data to law-enforcement or regulatory authorities only when required to do so by valid legal process under Indian law.

Data Retention

Newsletter subscriber data is retained for as long as you remain subscribed, plus a reasonable period thereafter for record-keeping. Contact form data is retained for up to 12 months. Analytics data is retained in anonymised aggregate form only. When we no longer need personal data, we securely delete or anonymise it.

Your Rights Under the DPDP Act 2023

As a data principal under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, you have the following rights:

• Right to access: You may request a summary of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to correction: You may request that inaccurate or outdated personal data be corrected.
• Right to erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data where we no longer have a lawful basis to retain it.
• Right to grievance redressal: You may raise a complaint about our data-handling, which we will respond to within 30 days.
• Right to nominate: You may nominate another person to exercise your rights in the event of your death or incapacity.

To exercise any of these rights, write to the editorial team with the subject line Privacy Request. We will respond within 30 days. For unresolved complaints, you may approach the Data Protection Board of India once constituted.

Children’s Privacy

Our site is intended for general adult audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18. If you believe a child has submitted personal data to us, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated to newsletter subscribers. The latest version will always be available at this URL.