Privacy
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:
- Contact form: name, email address, and the message you submit.
- Submit a question: question text, and optionally your name and email if you choose to provide them.
- Newsletter (if subscribed): your email address.
We do not require you to register or log in to read content. We do not collect sensitive personal data, financial information, or health information.
How we use your data
- To respond to your contact submission or question.
- To send you the newsletter, if you have subscribed. You can unsubscribe at any time.
- To improve our content based on the topics readers ask about. We never identify individual readers in articles.
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.
Cookies and analytics
We use essential cookies required for the site to function. We may use privacy-friendly analytics (such as Plausible or self-hosted tools) that aggregate visitor data without identifying individuals. We do not use third-party advertising cookies.
Your rights under the DPDP Act
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or outdated data
- Request deletion (“right to erasure”)
- Withdraw consent at any time, where consent is the basis of processing
- 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
For any privacy-related question or to exercise your rights under the DPDP Act, email urbanvakeel@yahoo.com.