Privacy Policy

Welcome to The Topic (“Company,” “we,” “our,” “us”).
We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in compliance with the laws of India, including:

The Information Technology Act, 2000
The IT (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA)

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you access or use our website [www.thetopic.com] (“Website”), subscribe to our content, or engage with our services.

By using our Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Website.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a) Personal Information

As per Indian law, this includes information that can identify you, such as:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Postal address
User account details (if you register)

b) Sensitive Personal Data or Information (SPDI)

We generally do not collect SPDI (such as passwords, financial information, health data, biometric data, etc.).
If we ever need to collect SPDI, we will do so only with your explicit consent and in compliance with the law.

c) Non-Personal / Technical Information

This includes:

IP address
Browser type, operating system, and device details
Date, time, and duration of your visits
Pages viewed and referring URLs
Cookies and similar tracking data

3. How We Collect Information

We collect data in the following ways:

Directly from you: When you fill out forms, subscribe to newsletters, comment, or contact us.
Automatically: Through cookies, analytics tools, and server logs.
Third Parties: Such as analytics partners, ad networks, or social media platforms, if you interact with our content elsewhere.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for purposes including:

Providing and improving our content and services
Sending newsletters or promotional content (with your consent)
Responding to your queries or feedback
Personalizing your website experience
Conducting analytics and usage monitoring
Complying with legal obligations and protecting our legal rights

5. Consent

Under Indian law, we rely on your consent to collect and process personal information.
By using our Website or providing information, you:

Consent to the collection, storage, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this policy
Represent that you are at least 18 years old

You may withdraw consent by contacting us (see Section 13). However, this may limit your ability to use certain features of our Website.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable law.
We may retain anonymized data for analytics or research indefinitely.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share information with:

Service providers who help us operate the Website (e.g., hosting, email, analytics)
Advertising and marketing partners, if you have consented to receive such communications
Law enforcement or government authorities, when required by law or legal process
Successors or affiliates, in case of business transfers or reorganizations

All third parties are required to follow reasonable security practices and comply with applicable Indian privacy laws.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Enable essential site functions
Understand how users interact with our Website
Improve performance and personalize content

You can manage or block cookies in your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your browsing experience.

9. Security Practices

We follow Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures as defined under the IT Rules, including appropriate technical and organizational measures, to protect personal data from unauthorized access, damage, loss, or misuse.

However, no system is completely secure. By using the Website, you acknowledge that you provide information at your own risk.

10. Cross-Border Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and stored in servers outside India (e.g., cloud hosting services).
In such cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in line with applicable Indian data protection laws.

11. Your Rights

Under Indian law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access: Request details of the data we hold about you
Correction: Request correction or updates to your personal data
Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent previously provided
Grievance Redressal: File complaints regarding data handling

To exercise these rights, please contact us (Section 13). We may need to verify your identity before processing requests.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under 18 years. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we learn that we have collected such information inadvertently, we will delete it promptly.

13. Grievance Officer & Contact Information

In accordance with the IT Rules, the details of our Grievance Officer are as follows:

Name: Subodh Shaw
Email: hello@theflair.in