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Privacy Notice for Newsletter & Updates

Last Updated: September 30, 2026

Koushik K (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you subscribe to our email newsletter, in compliance with India’s Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act.

1. Data We Collect

When you sign up for our newsletter, we only collect the personal data you voluntarily provide:

  • Your Email Address (to deliver the newsletter)

2. Purpose of Collection

We use your data solely for the following purposes:

  • Sending you book updates, newsletters, marketing materials, and promotional offers.
  • Responding to your inquiries or feedback.

We do not use your data for any other hidden purposes or automated profiling.

3. Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based entirely on your explicit consent. You give us this consent when you check the signup box and submit your details.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is securely stored using our email marketing service provider, Mailchimp. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

5. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. We only share your data with trusted service providers (like our email platform) who help us run the newsletter, and they are strictly bound to keep your data confidential.

6. Your Rights Under the DPDP Act

As a data principal under Indian law, you have the right to:

  • Withdraw Consent: You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email.
  • Access and Correction: You can request to review, update, or correct your name and email address.
  • Erasure: You can ask us to completely delete your personal data from our records.

Privacy Notice Update: Website Contact Form

1. Data We Collect via Contact Forms

When you submit an inquiry through our contact form, we collect:

  • Your Name (so we know who we are replying to)
  • Your Email Address (to reply to your message)
  • Any personal information you voluntarily choose to include in your message box.

2. Purpose of Collection

We use this data strictly to read, process, and respond to your specific query, feedback, or booking request. We do not use this data for marketing or newsletters unless you separately subscribe to our newsletter.

3. Data Retention

We retain the information submitted through our contact form only for as long as necessary to fully resolve your inquiry or follow up on your request. After this period, the emails or entries are securely deleted.

Contact for Queries and Grievances

If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice, want to exercise your data rights (such as updating your details or removing yourself from our list), or wish to raise a concern, please contact us directly:

  • Contact Person: Koushik K
  • Email: writetokoushik@yahoo.com

We will acknowledge your request promptly and aim to resolve any queries or grievances within the timelines mandated under the DPDP Act.. If unsatisfied with our response, you may appeal to the Data Protection Board of India (DPBI) under the DPDP Act.