PRIVACY POLICY

Introduction

The Dossier (thedossier.in) is a journalism and media platform committed to the security and privacy of its users. This policy outlines the limited personal information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data. Our practices are built on minimizing data collection to focus purely on content delivery.

Information We Collect

We only collect information that you directly and voluntarily provide to us.

A. Subscriber Data When you sign up for our newsletter, we collect your Email Address.

B. Author and Contributor Data If you are an external author writing for us, we collect your Name, Email Address, biographical details, and necessary payment/tax information required for contract and financial compliance.

C. Communication Data This includes any personal information you provide when you contact us directly via email.

Important Note on Automatic Data Collection: The Dossier does not automatically collect or process log data, usage data, IP addresses, browser types, or any other technical information for analytics, personalization, or advertising.

How We Use Your Information

We process your data only for essential purposes with a defined legal basis:

• To Deliver Email Updates: We use your Email Address to send you our latest posts and news. This processing is based on your explicit Consent when you subscribe.
• To Manage Contributor Relationships: We use author data to properly attribute content, manage our contributor contracts, and fulfill payment obligations. This is based on Contractual Necessity and our Legitimate Interests in operating our business.
• To Respond to Your Inquiries: We use your communication data to address your questions and concerns.

Sharing Your Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your Email Address with any third parties for marketing or advertising purposes. We only share data with essential service providers:

• Service Providers: We share your Email Address with our Email Marketing Platform (the service that physically sends the newsletters). These providers are contractually bound to keep your information secure and confidential.
• Legal Compliance: We may be required to disclose your information if compelled by law, court order, or governmental regulation.

Data Retention

We keep your Email Address only for as long as you remain an active subscriber. If you choose to unsubscribe, your email address is promptly deleted from our marketing list. Author data is retained as long as necessary to meet our legal, financial, and attribution requirements.

Your Data Protection Rights

You have rights over your personal data, which may include the right to:

• Access the data we hold about you.
• Rectify any incorrect or incomplete data.
• Erase your personal data (The Right to be Forgotten).
• Withdraw Consent for email marketing at any time by clicking “Unsubscribe” in an email.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: contact@thedossier.in