DPDP Compliance
The Pen of India is committed to respecting the rights of individuals under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP), India’s landmark legislation governing the processing of digital personal data.
Scope and Applicability
This DPDP Compliance page applies to all visitors accessing The Pen of India (alqalam.in). While the website does not require user registration or collect personal data through forms, it may process limited digital personal data through automated means such as web analytics, cookies, and server logs for operational and security purposes.
Your Rights Under DPDP
Under the DPDP, you have the following rights:
- Right to access your digital personal data held by us
- Right to request correction or completion of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to request deletion of your digital personal data
- Right to grievance redressal if you believe your rights have been violated
- Right to nominate another individual to exercise your rights in case of incapacity or death
How We Comply
The Pen of India complies with DPDP by:
- Limiting data collection to what is strictly necessary for website functionality
- Using only anonymized or aggregated analytics data where possible
- Providing clear mechanisms to exercise your rights
- Not transferring data outside India without ensuring compliance with DPDP cross-border transfer rules
Data We Process
The only digital personal data we may process includes:
- IP addresses (anonymized in analytics)
- Cookies used for site functionality and performance monitoring
- Server logs containing access times and pages visited
No names, emails, phone numbers, or other identifiers are collected or stored.
Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of digital personal data is based on legitimate interest under Section 8 of the DPDP, as it is necessary for the proper functioning, security, and improvement of our informational website. We do not rely on consent for these limited purposes.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise your rights under the DPDP, please contact us at:
Include in your message:
- Your full name
- The specific right you wish to exercise
- Any relevant details to help us locate your data (e.g., IP address or date of access)
We will respond to your request without undue delay and within 30 days.
Response Timeframes
Under the DPDP, we are required to respond to your requests within 30 days of receipt. In complex cases, we may extend this period by an additional 15 days and will notify you of the delay and reason.
No Discrimination Policy
We will not deny you access to our content, charge you different prices, or provide a different quality of service because you exercised your rights under the DPDP.
Updates and Changes
We may update this DPDP Compliance page periodically to reflect changes in the law or our practices. The most recent version will always be posted here with an updated effective date.
Contact Information
For any questions, requests, or complaints regarding your digital personal data under the DPDP, please contact:
Alistair Sunwood
120 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
[email protected]
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Digital Personal Data Protection Board established under the DPDP if you are unsatisfied with our response.
