Effective Date: 15/3/2026

This Privacy Notice describes how Meridian Bridge Strategy ("Data Fiduciary", "we", "us") collects, uses, and protects the personal data of users ("Data Principals", "you") of DPDP News.

1. Personal Data We Collect

We collect the following personal data based on your consent:

• Contact Information: Email address (for newsletter subscription).
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device information (for analytics and security).
• Usage Data: Pages visited, reading time, and interaction with our content.

2. Purpose of Processing

We process your data for the following "specified purposes" under Section 4 of the DPDPA 2023:

• To deliver the DPDP News daily digest to your inbox.
• To analyze readership trends and improve our content (using anonymized analytics).
• To ensure the security of our platform and prevent fraud.

3. Your Rights as a Data Principal

Under the DPDP Act 2023, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: You may request a summary of personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Correction/Erasure: You may ask us to correct or delete your data.
• Right to Grievance Redressal: You may contact us regarding any privacy concerns.
• Right to Nominate: You may nominate an individual to exercise your rights in the event of death or incapacity.

4. Data Protection Officer (DPO)

For any grievances or requests, please contact our Data Protection Officer:
Email: dpo@meridianbridgestrategy.com
Address: Meridian Bridge Strategy, Mumbai, India.

5. Consent Manager

You may manage or withdraw your consent at any time by contacting our DPO or using the "Unsubscribe" link in our emails. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the legality of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.