This Privacy Policy explains how cockroachjanataparty.io (“Website”, “we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit the Website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling any personal data we collect with care and transparency.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain non-personal information, including:
- IP address (anonymised where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URL
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Date and time of visit
This information is collected through web server logs and analytics tools for the purpose of improving the Website’s performance and understanding user behaviour in aggregate.
1.2 Information You Provide Voluntarily
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Post a comment on an article (name, email address)
- Contact us via email or contact form
- Subscribe to newsletters (if applicable)
2. How We Use Your Information
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Website
- To respond to your inquiries and communications
- To moderate user-generated content (comments)
- To analyse Website usage patterns in aggregate
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.
3. Cookies
This Website uses cookies — small text files placed on your device — to enhance your browsing experience. Types of cookies we may use:
- Essential cookies: Required for basic Website functionality (e.g., session management).
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Website (e.g., Google Analytics with IP anonymisation enabled).
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.
You can control and/or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your experience on the Website.
4. Data Security
We implement reasonable security practices and procedures as required under Section 43A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011. These measures include SSL/TLS encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Analytics data is retained in anonymised/aggregated form and is not linked to individual identities.
6. Your Rights
Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) and applicable Indian law, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate personal data
- Request erasure of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
- File a complaint with the Data Protection Board of India if you believe your data rights have been violated
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Grievance Officer (details below).
7. Third-Party Services
This Website may use third-party services (e.g., analytics providers, embedded content from YouTube, social media platforms). These services may collect information about you in accordance with their own privacy policies, over which we have no control. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with through this Website.
8. Children’s Privacy
This Website is not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will promptly delete such information.
9. Grievance Officer
In compliance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, we have appointed a Grievance Officer:
Grievance Officer
Email: privacy@cockroachjanataparty.io
Response time: Within 24 hours of receipt. Resolution within 15 days as mandated by applicable law.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “last modified” date. Continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
This Privacy Policy was last updated on May 23, 2026.
See also: Disclaimer · Terms & Conditions
