Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026-05-13. DPDP Act 2023 compliant (template baseline — lawyer review pending within 6 months).

1. Who we are

behindtalkies is a multi-language news publication. The Data Protection Officer is Vijay Settu ([email protected]).

2. What we collect

• Newsletter subscribers: email address (provided by you). Retention: until you unsubscribe.
• Analytics: if you accept cookies, we use Google Analytics 4 with IP anonymization. Retention: 14 months.

3. Lawful basis

• Newsletter — your consent.
• Analytics — your consent (cookie banner).

4. Cross-border transfer

Google Analytics data is processed by Google in the United States. We rely on Google's Standard Contractual Clauses for that transfer.

5. Your rights under DPDP Act

• Access — request a copy of your data.
• Correction — fix wrong data.
• Erasure — delete your data. Submit a request.
• Grievance — contact our DPO at [email protected].

6. Contact

Email: [email protected]