Kal Tak Reader Privacy & Data Ethics Charter
At Kal Tak and the India Today Group, journalistic integrity extends to the ethical custodianship of your digital privacy. This policy outlines how your data is protected, processed, and respected across all digital platforms.
Data Fiduciary Governance & DPDP Act 2023
Living Media India Limited acts as the designated Data Fiduciary in respect of all personal data collected through kaltak.in, official mobile applications, and connected television interfaces.
We strictly observe the core tenets of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act, 2023): purpose limitation, data minimization, lawful processing grounds, and storage limitation. We process data strictly with explicit consent or legitimate editorial use cases provided under the Act.
Taxonomy of Collected Information
Depending on your mode of interaction with our journalistic services, we may collect the following data categories:
| Category | Examples | Purpose & Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Subscriber Identity | Name, Email, Mobile Number (optional) | Newsletter delivery, breaking news alerts, reader polling |
| Technical Telemetry | IP address, browser type, OS, device model | DDoS defense, CDN regional caching, video bitrate tuning |
| Content Preferences | Language choice (Hindi/English), saved articles | Local browser cache preservation for optimal reader UX |
Your Statutory Rights as a Data Principal
In compliance with Chapter III of the DPDP Act 2023, you enjoy statutory rights that you may exercise at any time without fee:
Security Architecture & Data Archival
All network communications on Kal Tak use TLS 1.3 end-to-end transport encryption. Server databases are housed in certified Tier-IV data centers located within the territory of India in accordance with national data residency norms. Telemetry logs are automatically purged after 90 days.
Charter Quick Navigation
Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Pursuant to Section 10 of the DPDP Act 2023, you may address formal inquiries, consent withdrawals, and data deletion requests directly to:
Related Legal Declarations
Review our terms governing public comments, media copyrights, and grievance escalation.