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        <span class="static-page-label">LEGAL</span>
        <h1 class="static-page-title">Privacy Policy</h1>
        <p class="static-page-meta">Last updated: <strong>January 2026</strong></p>
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          At The Hindu, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal
          information. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we use
          and safeguard it. By using our website or subscribing to our services, you agree to the
          terms described below.
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        <h2>1. Information We Collect</h2>
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          We collect information you voluntarily provide — such as your name and email address when
          subscribing to newsletters or creating an account. We also automatically collect certain
          technical information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type,
          operating system, referring URLs, and the pages you visit.
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          If you make a payment for a subscription, payment details are processed by our secure
          third-party payment processor — we do not store full card numbers.
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        <h2>2. How We Use Your Information</h2>
        <p>We use the information we collect to:</p>
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          <li>Deliver newsletters, breaking news alerts and personalised content recommendations.</li>
          <li>Process and manage your subscription or account.</li>
          <li>Analyse site traffic and reader behaviour to improve our journalism and products.</li>
          <li>Detect and prevent fraud or abuse of our services.</li>
          <li>Comply with legal obligations.</li>
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        <p>We do <strong>not</strong> sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.</p>

        <h2>3. Cookies &amp; Tracking Technologies</h2>
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          We use cookies and similar technologies to personalise content, measure audience, and
          improve your experience. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings,
          though some features of our site may not function correctly without them.
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        <h2>4. Sharing Your Information</h2>
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          We may share your information with trusted service providers who help us operate our
          website. These providers are bound by contractual obligations to keep your data confidential.
          We may also disclose information where required by law.
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        <h2>5. Data Retention</h2>
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          We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed
          to provide services. If you close your account, we delete or anonymise your personal data
          within 90 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal reasons.
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        <h2>6. Your Rights</h2>
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          You may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data; to object to or
          restrict how we process it; and to request a copy of your data in a portable format.
          To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address below.
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        <h2>7. Security</h2>
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          We use industry-standard security measures — including encrypted connections (HTTPS) and
          access controls — to protect your information.
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        <h2>8. Changes to This Policy</h2>
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          We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the
          "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
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        <h2>9. Contact Us</h2>
        <p>For privacy enquiries, please write to:</p>
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          <span class="static-contact-label">DATA PROTECTION OFFICER</span>
          <a href="mailto:privacy@thehindu.com">privacy@thehindu.com</a>
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          THG Publishing Pvt. Ltd.<br>
          859 &amp; 860, Anna Salai,<br>
          Chennai – 600 002, Tamil Nadu, India.
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