How the desk handles reader data
This privacy policy describes the data the desk collects, how it is used, and the reader's rights under applicable Indian law. The desk does not collect data unrelated to the editorial purpose of the guide.
Data the desk collects
- Email address. If you subscribe to the newsletter, the desk collects your email address. The desk does not share the email list with third parties.
- Newsletter engagement. Open rate, click rate, and unsubscribe rate. The desk uses this data to improve the newsletter.
- Server logs. Standard server logs including IP address, user agent, and referrer. The desk retains logs for 30 days for security and debugging.
How the desk uses data
- To send the newsletter. The desk sends the newsletter no more than once per week. The desk does not send promotional emails.
- To improve the guide. Aggregate engagement data helps the desk identify which articles readers find useful.
- To respond to contact emails. The desk retains contact emails for the duration of the conversation and 12 months thereafter.
Reader rights
- Access. You can request a copy of all data the desk holds on you by emailing [email protected].
- Correction. You can request correction of inaccurate data.
- Deletion. You can request deletion of all data the desk holds on you. The desk will action the request within 7 days.
- Unsubscribe. You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time via the unsubscribe link in the email footer.
Cookies
The guide uses cookies for three purposes: session management, newsletter subscription state, and aggregate analytics. The desk does not use cookies for advertising or third-party tracking.
The desk's privacy principle
The desk collects only the data needed for the editorial purpose. The desk does not share data with third parties. The desk responds to access, correction, and deletion requests within 7 days.
How long the desk retains data
The desk retains data for the minimum time required for the editorial purpose. The retention periods are listed below. The desk does not retain data beyond the listed period except as required by law.
Email addresses are retained until the subscriber unsubscribes. After the unsubscribe, the email address is deleted within 24 hours. The unsubscribe event itself is logged for 90 days to prevent re-subscription from a third-party list.
Newsletter engagement metrics are retained for 12 months. The metrics are aggregate — the desk does not track individual readers beyond the engagement metrics. The click-through events are linked to the email address for 90 days, then anonymised.
Server logs are retained for 30 days. The logs include IP address, user agent, and referrer. The logs are not linked to individual readers. The logs are used for security and debugging. The logs are deleted after 30 days.
Contact emails are retained for the duration of the conversation and 12 months thereafter. The retention allows the desk to reference the conversation in follow-up. The retention is voluntary — the reader can request deletion at any time.
The desk's privacy policy is governed by the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011. The desk's privacy policy is also governed by the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
The desk's privacy policy is reviewed annually. The review is conducted by the desk's editorial team. The review is published on the privacy policy page. The review includes the changes from the prior year. The review includes the desk's compliance with the relevant laws.
The desk's privacy policy is enforced by the desk's editorial team. The desk does not have a dedicated data protection officer. The desk's senior editor acts as the data protection officer. The desk's senior editor responds to privacy requests within 7 days.
The desk's privacy policy is published in English. The desk does not publish a translated version. The English version is the authoritative version. The desk's readers are expected to read English. The desk may add a translated version in the future.
The desk's coverage is built on three principles. The first principle is editorial — does the piece serve a reader who is making a real decision. The second principle is compliance — does the piece satisfy the relevant Indian laws on responsible editorial coverage. The third principle is craft — does the piece read like a professional magazine article.
The desk's editorial team reviews every piece before publication. The review includes a fact-check pass, a source-verification pass, and a craft pass. The review is documented in the editorial principles section. The desk publishes the corrections on the affected page when a piece is updated.
The desk's recommended reading list is in the editorial index section. The list is curated by the desk. The list is updated quarterly. The list is the desk's view on the most useful pieces for the reader who is new to rummy or who wants to deepen the reader's understanding.
Questions readers ask the desk
What data does the desk collect?
Email address (if you subscribe to the newsletter), newsletter engagement metrics, and standard server logs. The desk does not collect data unrelated to the editorial purpose.
Does the desk share data with third parties?
No. The desk does not share the email list or server logs with third parties.
How do I request a copy of my data?
Email [email protected]. The desk responds within 7 days and provides a JSON file of all data the desk holds on you.
How do I request deletion of my data?
Email [email protected]. The desk responds within 7 days and deletes the data within 30 days.
How do I unsubscribe from the newsletter?
Click the unsubscribe link in the email footer. The desk processes the unsubscribe within 24 hours.
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