DPDP Compliance
The Rational Society is committed to complying with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP), India’s landmark legislation governing the processing of personal data. This page explains how the DPDP applies to our platform and outlines your rights as a data subject.
Scope and Applicability
The DPDP applies to the processing of digital personal data within India, regardless of where the data controller is located. While The Rational Society does not collect personal data through user registration or accounts, we may process limited personal data through automated means such as website analytics, server logs, and cookies to improve user experience and site functionality. This processing falls under the scope of the DPDP.
Your Rights Under DPDP
As a data subject, you have the following rights under the DPDP:
- Right to access your personal data being processed
- Right to correction or completion of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to withdraw consent for processing where applicable
- Right to grievance redressal against data fiduciaries
- Right to nominate a person to exercise your rights in case of death or incapacity
These rights apply to any personal data collected through our website, including IP addresses, browser information, and usage patterns collected via analytics tools.
How We Comply
The Rational Society complies with the DPDP by:
- Minimizing data collection to only what is necessary for site functionality
- Using anonymized or aggregated data wherever possible
- Not storing personal data longer than required
- Providing clear notice of data collection via our Privacy Policy
- Not selling, sharing, or transferring personal data to third parties for commercial purposes
Data We Process
Under the DPDP, we may process the following types of digital personal data:
- IP addresses
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
This data is collected automatically and is not linked to your identity unless voluntarily provided through a contact form.
Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of personal data is based on legitimate interest under Section 5(2) of the DPDP, which permits processing necessary for the functioning of the website and improving user experience. We do not rely on consent for this processing, as it is not required under the DPDP for legitimate interests.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise your rights under the DPDP, please send a request to our Data Protection Contact:
- Email: [email protected]
Your request should include:
- Your name and contact details
- Specific right you wish to exercise
- Any relevant details about the data you are inquiring about
We will verify your identity before processing your request to prevent unauthorized access.
Response Timeframes
We will respond to your request within 30 days of receipt, as required by the DPDP. If the request is complex or numerous, we may extend this period by an additional 30 days and will notify you of the delay.
No Discrimination Policy
We do not and will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights under the DPDP. You will not be denied services, charged different prices, or receive a different quality of service for making a request.
Updates and Changes
We may update this DPDP Compliance page periodically to reflect changes in the law or our practices. Any material changes will be posted here with an updated effective date.
Contact Information
For any questions, requests, or grievances regarding your personal data under the DPDP, please contact:
Evelyn Hawthorne
2 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
Email: [email protected]
You may also lodge a complaint with the Digital Personal Data Protection Board, established under the DPDP, if you are unsatisfied with our response.