DPDP

DPDP Compliance

Tamil World is committed to respecting the data protection rights of individuals under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), India’s landmark legislation governing the processing of personal data. This page explains how the DPDP Act applies to our informational website and outlines your rights as a data principal.

Scope and Applicability

The DPDP Act applies to the processing of digital personal data within India, and also to processing outside India if it relates to Indian data principals. While Tamil World does not collect personal data through registration or accounts, we may process limited personal data automatically, such as IP addresses, browser types, and usage patterns via analytics tools and server logs. This processing is limited to improving user experience and ensuring site functionality.

Your Rights Under the DPDP Act

As a data principal, you have the following rights under the DPDP Act:

  • Right to access your personal data processed by Tamil World
  • Right to request correction or completion of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to withdraw consent for any processing based on your consent
  • Right to grievance redressal if you believe your rights have been violated

How We Comply

Tamil World complies with the DPDP Act by:

  • Minimizing data collection to only what is necessary for site operation
  • Using anonymized or aggregated data wherever possible
  • Not storing personal data beyond what is required for technical functionality
  • Not selling, renting, or sharing personal data with third parties for commercial purposes
  • Implementing reasonable security safeguards to protect data from unauthorized access

Data We Process

The personal data we may process includes:

  • IP addresses (automatically logged for security and analytics)
  • Browser and device information (for compatibility and performance)
  • Usage patterns (e.g., pages visited, time spent — anonymized where possible)

We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other identifiers unless voluntarily provided through our contact form.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under the DPDP Act, our processing of personal data is based on:

  • Legitimate use — Ensuring the website functions properly and securely
  • Compliance with legal obligations — Maintaining server logs for security and fraud prevention
  • Consent — Where applicable, such as when you voluntarily submit a message via our contact form

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your rights under the DPDP Act, please send a request to our Data Protection Officer via email at [email protected]. Include:

  1. Your full name
  2. The specific right you wish to exercise (e.g., access, deletion)
  3. Any relevant details (e.g., IP address, date of interaction, if known)

We will verify your identity before fulfilling your request. You may also authorize an agent to act on your behalf by providing written authorization.

Response Timeframes

Under the DPDP Act, we are required to respond to your request within 30 days of receipt. In exceptional circumstances, we may extend this period by an additional 15 days and will notify you of the delay and reason.

No Discrimination Policy

Tamil World will not deny, charge different prices, or provide a different quality of service to you because you exercised your rights under the DPDP Act. Exercising your rights is your legal entitlement and will not affect your access to our content.

Updates and Changes

We may update this DPDP Compliance page from time to time to reflect changes in the law or our practices. Any material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or wish to file a complaint regarding the processing of your personal data under the DPDP Act, please contact:

Aarav Worthington
Data Protection Officer
Tamil World
25 The Strand, London WC2N 5HY
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Digital Data Protection Authority of India, the regulatory body established under the DPDP Act.