DPDP Compliance
Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP), individuals have rights regarding their personal data processed by websites operating in India. This page explains how Tirunelveli News Today complies with the DPDP and how you can exercise your rights.
Scope and Applicability
Tirunelveli News Today is an informational blog that does not require user registration or collect personal data through forms, accounts, or subscriptions. We may collect limited, automatically generated data such as IP addresses, browser type, and usage patterns through third-party analytics and cookies for site functionality and audience insights. This data is processed in compliance with the DPDP.
Your Rights Under DPDP
As a data principal under the DPDP, you have the following rights:
- Right to access your personal data processed by us
- Right to correction or updating of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to withdrawal of consent, where applicable
- Right to grievance redressal if you believe your data rights have been violated
- Right to nominate another individual to exercise your rights in case of incapacity or death
How We Comply
We do not store personal data in identifiable databases. Any data collected via analytics tools is anonymized and aggregated. We use only trusted, DPDP-compliant third-party service providers for website functionality. We do not sell, share, or transfer personal data to unrelated third parties without your explicit consent.
Data We Process
Under DPDP, the only personal data we may process includes:
- IP addresses (anonymized)
- Device identifiers (for analytics)
- Browser and usage data (aggregated)
- Location data (general region only, not precise)
This data is used solely for improving site performance and understanding audience behavior.
Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of personal data is based on:
- Legitimate interest in providing an efficient, personalized news experience
- Consent for cookies and analytics tools, which you may manage via your browser settings
We do not process sensitive personal data as defined under DPDP.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise your rights under DPDP, please contact us via email at [email protected]. In your message, please include:
- Your full name
- Details of the right you wish to exercise
- Any relevant identifiers (e.g., IP address or device ID if known)
We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Response Timeframes
Under DPDP, we are required to respond to data principal requests within 30 days. In exceptional circumstances, we may extend this period by an additional 15 days and will notify you if this occurs.
No Discrimination Policy
We will not deny you access to our website, charge you different rates, or provide a lower quality of service because you exercised your rights under DPDP.
Updates and Changes
We will update this page whenever our data practices change or new DPDP guidance is issued. Any material changes will be posted here with an updated effective date.
Contact Information
For any questions, requests, or complaints regarding your personal data under DPDP, please contact:
Rohan Neeraj
221B Baker Street, Marylebone, London NW1 6XE, United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
You may also file a complaint with the Data Protection Board of India if you are not satisfied with our response.
