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Privacy Policy

Last updated · 26 MAY 2026

UrbanVakeel(“we”, “our”, the “Publication”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have over your data under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act).

What we collect

We collect personal data only when you actively provide it:

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How we use your data

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How we store and protect your data

Personal data submitted through forms is stored on encrypted servers (Postgres database hosted with Neon) and accessed only by the editorial team. We do not share, sell, or rent your data to third parties.

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Your rights under the DPDP Act

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Correct inaccurate or outdated data
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  • File a grievance with the Data Protection Board of India

Data retention

We retain submitted personal data only as long as needed to address your enquiry or to send communications you have subscribed to. Newsletter subscribers can request removal at any time by emailing urbanvakeel@yahoo.com.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy as our practices evolve or as required by law. Material changes will be reflected in the “Last updated” date above.

Contact

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