DPDP Act 2023 Statutory Privacy Notice

Privacy Policy and 2257 Statement

Data Fiduciary: Manoj Venture / SociallyKeeda Governing Law: Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act, India) Last Updated: October 25, 2026

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18 U.S.C. § 2257 STATEMENT

Although we are not subject to United States law, we voluntarily comply with certain legal safe guards. For the purposes of 18 U.S.C. § 2257, sociallykeeda.com is not a producer (primary or secondary) of any content found on this website. For § 2257 records for any content found on this website, please direct your request to the site or user which produced the content.

Our website allows for third parties to upload their own content, but we do not create the content ourselves. So while we strive for accurate compliance, we may not be 100% accurate. Any content that we are notified of as being inappropriate, illegal, unlawful, harassing, offensive or otherwise objectionable may be removed by us, therefore we ask users to flag any such content by e-mailing us or clicking the appropriate link on the content’s webpage.

We undertake the following procedures in order to ensure compliance with § 2257: (1) we require that all users, both those only accessing the website and those uploading content, be at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in their jurisdiction; and (2) we require that all users uploading content onto the website represent and warrant that they have complied with § 2257, including by ensuring that all persons appearing in the content are over the age of 18, that they have consented to the use of their likeness and that the user uploading the work is keeping records in compliance with § 2257.

Privacy Policy

Pursuant to our Terms of Use, this document describes how we treat personal information related to your use of sociallykeeda.com and its affiliated websites (the “Website”), including information you provide when using it.

We expressly and strictly limit use of the Website to adults over 18 years of age or the age of majority in the individual’s jurisdiction, whichever is greater. Anyone under this age is strictly forbidden from using the Website. We do not knowingly seek or collect any personal information or data from persons who have not attained this age.

Data Collected

Browsing the Website. You can use the search function, view videos and pictures, and access other parts of the Website without having an account, in which case only your IP address, country of origin and other non-personal information about your computer or device (such as web requests, browser type, browser language, referring URL, operating system and date and time of requests) will be recorded for log file information, aggregated traffic information and in the event that there is any misappropriation of information and/or content.

Registering on the Website. Registration of an account is required for saving your preferences, uploading content, saving favorites and accessing other features on the Website. We require certain personal information at the time of registration, including the following: your username, your e-mail address and a password. Your IP address is recorded automatically. Except for your username and as specifically set forth below, none of this information becomes publically available on the website.

Usage Information. We may record information about your usage of the Website such as the videos you watch, the frequency and size of data transfers and other statistics. If you have registered and are logged in, we may associate that information with your account.

Uploaded Content. Any personal information or content you voluntarily disclose online, including videos, comments and your profile page or any other User Submissions, becomes publicly available and may be collected and used by others.

Other Information. You may have the ability to favorite videos, make comments on videos and engage in other social activities. Any such activities may be visible to the public.

Correspondences. We may keep a record of any correspondence between you and us.

Cookies. When you use the Website, we may send cookies to your computer to uniquely identify your browser session. We may use both session cookies and persistent cookies.

Data Usage

We may use your information to provide you with certain features and to create a personalized experience on the Website. We may also use that information to operate, maintain and improve features and functionality of the Website.

We may use your e-mail address or other personal information to send commercial or marketing messages. We may use your e-mail for non-marketing or administrative purposes.

We use cookies, web beacons and other information to store information so that you will not have to re-enter it on future visits, provide personalized content and information, monitor the effectiveness of the Website and monitor aggregate metrics such as the number of visitors and page views (including for use in monitoring visitors from affiliates). They may also be used to provide targeted advertising based on your country of origin and other personal information.

We may aggregate your personal information with personal information of other members and users, and disclose such information to advertisers and other third-parties for marketing and promotional purposes.

Your username may be displayed to other visitors of the Website alongside content on the website in relation to your uploaded content, comments, “most watched” content, “favorited” content and other similar features.

Disclosures of Information

We may be required to release certain data to comply with legal obligations or in order to enforce our Terms of Use and other agreements. We may also release certain data to protect the rights, property or safety of us, our users and others. This includes providing information to other companies or organizations like the police or governmental authorities for the purposes of protection against or prosecution of any illegal activity, whether or not it is identified in the Terms of Use.

If you upload any illegal material to the Website, or you are suspected of doing such, we may forward all available information to relevant authorities, including respective copyright owners, without any notice to you.

Miscellaneous

If you have an account on the Website and have a password giving you access to certain parts of the Website, you are responsible for keeping the password confidential. Anyone else with your password may access your account and other personal information.

While we use commercially reasonable physical, managerial and technical safeguards to secure your information, the transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure and we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information or content you transmit to us. Any information or content you transmit to us is done at your own risk.

1. Introduction & Data Fiduciary Details

Welcome to SociallyKeeda (accessible at https://www.sociallykeeda.com/), operated by Manoj Venture ("we", "us", "our"). As a responsible digital publisher and online platform, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our readers, registered users, and contributors in strict compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) of the Republic of India and applicable data privacy regulations.

Under the DPDP Act 2023, Manoj Venture / SociallyKeeda acts as the Data Fiduciary determining the purpose and means of processing your personal data, while you act as the Data Principal.

2. Scope & Legal Grounds under DPDP Act 2023

This Privacy Policy and Statutory Notice applies to all digital personal data collected online through our website, mobile interface, RSS feeds, web stories, newsletters, user accounts, and interactive services.

Under Section 4 and Section 7 of the DPDP Act 2023, we process personal data exclusively under the following lawful grounds:

  • Explicit & Informed Consent (Section 6): Where you have affirmatively consented to data processing (e.g., creating an account, subscribing to newsletters, commenting, or enabling analytics/advertising cookies).
  • Legitimate Uses (Section 7): For fulfilling voluntary user requests, network and cybersecurity protection, preventing fraudulent activities, enforcing platform integrity, and complying with statutory legal obligations under Indian law.

3. Categories of Personal Data Collected

We believe in the principle of data minimization. We only collect personal data strictly required to provide our content and services:

  • User Account Information: Username, email address, display name, avatar, bio/about text, and password hash (when you register for an account).
  • Interactive Content Data: Comments, replies, ratings, emoji reactions, and saved reading list articles.
  • Contact & Grievance Inquiries: Full name, email address, phone number (optional), subject, and message content submitted via our contact or DSR forms.
  • Newsletter Subscription Data: Email address and subscription preferences.
  • Technical & Device Information: Anonymized/truncated IP address, browser type, operating system, referrer URL, and interaction timestamps collected for security and aggregated analytics.

4. Specific Purposes of Data Processing

In accordance with Section 5 of the DPDP Act 2023, each item of personal data is processed for a specific, transparent purpose:

Personal Data Category Specific Processing Purpose Legal Basis
Account Credentials (Email, Username) User authentication, account management, saved reading list synchronization Consent (Sec. 6)
Comments & Display Name Publishing community discussions and public editorial feedback Consent & Voluntary Request
Email Address (Newsletter) Delivering handpicked articles, wishes, quotes, and cultural celebrations Explicit Consent (Sec. 6)
Contact & DSR Forms Responding to user inquiries, grievance redressal, and rights processing Legitimate Use & Statutory Duty
Technical Logs & CSRF Tokens Cybersecurity, bot prevention, server stability, and abuse mitigation Legitimate Use (Sec. 7)
Analytics & Advertising Cookies Audience measurement, content optimization, and contextual/personalized ads Granular Opt-in Consent

5. Consent & Your Right to Withdraw (Section 6)

Consent given to SociallyKeeda is free, specific, informed, unconditional, and unambiguous with a clear affirmative action.

Right to Withdraw: Under Section 6(4) of the DPDP Act 2023, you have the absolute right to withdraw your consent at any time, as easily as it was given. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal.

  • Cookie Consent: Click Cookie Preferences in the footer or the floating privacy badge to withdraw analytics or advertising consent instantly.
  • Newsletter Consent: Click the 1-click "Unsubscribe" link present at the bottom of every newsletter email.
  • Account & Profile Consent: You can edit your profile or permanently erase your account in Account Privacy Settings.

6. Children's Data Protection & Age Gate (Section 9)

In strict compliance with Section 9 of the DPDP Act 2023:

  • SociallyKeeda does not knowingly collect, process, or store personal data of children below the age of 18 without verifiable parental/guardian consent.
  • We strictly prohibit and do not engage in behavioral monitoring, tracking, or targeted advertising directed at children.
  • We do not process any personal data in a manner likely to cause any detrimental effect on the well-being of a child.
  • If you believe that a child has provided us with personal data without parental consent, please contact our Grievance Officer immediately for swift erasure.

7. Rights of the Data Principal (Sections 11–14)

The DPDP Act 2023 grants you comprehensive rights as a Data Principal:

  • Right to Access Information (Section 11): Right to obtain a summary of your personal data processed by us and the identities of data processors with whom it was shared. Logged-in users can instantly download their complete data package in JSON format via Download My Data.
  • Right to Correction & Completion (Section 12(1)): Right to correct inaccurate data, complete incomplete details, and update your personal information.
  • Right to Erasure / Account Deletion (Section 12(2)): Right to request erasure of your personal data when it is no longer necessary for the purpose collected or when consent is withdrawn.
  • Right of Grievance Redressal (Section 13): Right to a readily available, prompt grievance redressal mechanism provided by our designated Grievance Officer.
  • Right to Nominate (Section 14): Right to nominate another individual to exercise your data principal rights in the event of death or incapacity.

To exercise any of these rights, submit a request through our DPDP Privacy Rights Portal or contact our Grievance Officer.

8. Cookies, Web Beacons & Tracking Technologies

We categorize cookies into four transparent categories:

  • Strictly Necessary: Essential for session management, CSRF attack defense, security, and theme preferences. Always active.
  • Analytics & Performance: Google Analytics (configured with Google Consent Mode v2 and IP anonymization) to measure aggregated audience trends. Optional and opt-in only.
  • Functional & Personalization: Remembering reading list bookmarks and interaction ratings. Optional.
  • Marketing & Advertising: Google AdSense and advertising partner cookies for personalized advertisements. Optional and opt-in only.

9. Third-Party Processors & Cross-Border Transfers

We may share data with vetted third-party Data Processors under strict data protection agreements ensuring equivalent DPDP Act safeguards:

  • Cloud Infrastructure & CDN: Cloudflare / AWS / Local Servers for encrypted, secure delivery and DDoS protection.
  • Email Delivery: Mailjet / SMTP for transactional verification emails and newsletters.
  • Analytics & Ads: Google LLC (Google Analytics, Google AdSense) operating under Google Consent Mode v2.

Any cross-border transfer of personal data is conducted in full accordance with notifications and restrictions issued by the Central Government of India under Section 16 of the DPDP Act 2023.

10. Data Retention, Storage & Security Measures

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the specified purpose for which it was collected, or as required by statutory law. When the purpose is served or consent is withdrawn, personal data is permanently deleted or irreversibly anonymized.

We employ industry-standard technical and organizational security measures, including HTTPS encryption (TLS 1.3), hashed passwords, CSRF tokens, strict firewall rules, and restricted database access to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure.

11. Data Protection Officer & Grievance Redressal Mechanism

In accordance with Section 13 of the DPDP Act 2023, we have designated a dedicated Data Protection & Grievance Redressal Officer:

Grievance Officer: Manoj Saini
Entity: Manoj Venture / SociallyKeeda
Primary Email: privacy@sociallykeeda.com
Secondary Email: contact@sociallykeeda.com
Jurisdiction / Address: Rajasthan, India
Mandated Timelines: Acknowledgment in 24–48 hours; Statutory resolution within 30 days.

12. Data Protection Board of India (DPBI) Escalation

If your grievance or data rights request is not addressed by our Grievance Officer within 30 days, or if you are dissatisfied with the resolution provided, you have the statutory right under Section 13(3) of the DPDP Act 2023 to escalate and lodge a formal complaint with the:

Data Protection Board of India (DPBI)
Website: https://dpbi.gov.in
Official Portal for Data Principal Inquiries & Complaints under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.